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The Culture of Long Term Care: Nursing Home Ethnography
ISBN: 9780897894227 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the only collection of its kind to offer an inside view of life and work in contemporary nursing homes with the purpose of developing a theory of the culture of long term care. The anthropological research in nursing homes presented here produces a seldom seen native view of patients, staff, and the day-to-day workings of American nursing homes. The use of ethnographic methods penetrates the reality barriers found in industry descriptions, muck-raking discourse, and general societal aversion toward nursing homes. The tensions found between and within staff culture and patient... This is the only collection of its kind to offer an inside view of life and work in contemporary nursing homes with the purpose of developing a the... |
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Women, Aging, and Ageism
ISBN: 9780918393739 / Angielski / Miękka / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is a unique text that examines the lives of middle-aged and old women. Women, Aging and Ageism, in response to the lack of literature that focuses on aging women, presents timely and definitive research that illustrates the implications of ageism and sexism. This landmark volume challenges powerful myths and dangerous stereotypes and identifies the damaging restrictions that society forces upon aging women. In extending feminist research to middle and old age, the chapters taken together comprise a critique of the conditions of the last third of women s lives. The authors use...
Here is a unique text that examines the lives of middle-aged and old women. Women, Aging and Ageism, in response to the lack of literature that focuse...
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Faces of Women and Aging
ISBN: 9781560230427 / Angielski / Miękka / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discover the diverse ways aging women attempt to deal with the universal challenges of loss, sickness, and death along with the problems of being old women in a society that values women mainly as sexual partners or producers of children. Old women are often seen as poor, powerless, and pitiful in our sexist and youth-oriented society. The truth is that women age much more successfully than do men and they are increasingly in the majority as our population ages. These truths and others are presented in Faces of Women and Aging--a collection written by women, a number of whom are themselves...
Discover the diverse ways aging women attempt to deal with the universal challenges of loss, sickness, and death along with the problems of being old ...
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242,84 |
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Facilitating Self Care Practices in the Elderly
ISBN: 9781560240136 / Angielski / Twarda / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This up-to-date book is a synthesis of current knowledge from published sources and expert consultants relating to three commonly occurring problems in home health care practice--self-administration of medications, family caregiving issues, and teaching the elderly. For each problem addressed, assessment guides and interventions are outlined, making this book an invaluable resource for professionals, researchers, and agencies concerned with providing top-quality care for the elderly. Home health care agencies can use the guide for orientation of new staff and inservice education for current...
This up-to-date book is a synthesis of current knowledge from published sources and expert consultants relating to three commonly occurring problems i...
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194,26 |
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Protecting Judgment-Impaired Adults: Issues, Interventions, and Policies
ISBN: 9781560240549 / Angielski / Twarda / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This thorough book provides valuable information on guardianship and alternative methods for serving judgment-impaired adults. To date, much of contemporary guardianship policy has been developed by "muddling through." This book explores developments in case law concerning the scope of the guardian's authority, the proposed national guardianship act, and proposed changes in federal legislation regarding representative payees, and provides guidance in these important areas of concern. This collection conveys the range of viewpoints and geographic diversity that have characterized...
This thorough book provides valuable information on guardianship and alternative methods for serving judgment-impaired adults. To date, much of contem...
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582,94 |
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Personal Response Systems: An International Report of a New Home Care Service
ISBN: 9781560242727 / Angielski / Twarda / 249 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This important new book describes the origins, developments, and current status of personal response systems, a new means for persons at risk who live alone to get help in case of emergency. In Personal Response Systems, experts from ten countries report on the status, achievements, and challenges involved in setting up, distributing, and operating personal response systems (PRS). Experienced authors from a variety of backgrounds describe the technology, economics, and social effects of PRS, and its integration into existing health and housing programs. Professionals who provide...
This important new book describes the origins, developments, and current status of personal response systems, a new means for persons at risk who live...
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267,13 |
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Exercise Programming for Older Adults
ISBN: 9781560248057 / Angielski / Twarda / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Exercise Programming for Older Adults is a valuable guidebook for ensuring that exercise programming attains a balance between the three major physical components of aerobic, strength, and flexibility training--and that each component is properly administered. The guidelines presented reveal how physical activities supervised by trained personnel can make a noticeable difference in the participants' quality of life.
Exercise Programming for Older Adults is a valuable guidebook for ensuring that exercise programming attains a balance between the three major physica...
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Intergenerational Programs: Past, Present and Future
ISBN: 9781560324218 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This work describes the relationship between intergenerational practice and theory by combining details about current programmes with developmental and societal information. It presents the components for intergenerational programs that impact on the field's history, current status, and future, the book introduces the basic theoretical information for this human service initiative.
This work describes the relationship between intergenerational practice and theory by combining details about current programmes with developmental an...
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203,98 |
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Gerontographics: Life-Stage Segmentation for Marketing Strategy Development
ISBN: 9781567200621 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The mature consumer market is highly heterogeneous, and to reach it most effectively marketers must fit different marketing strategies to different market subsegments. Here is a marketing tool that can not only help segment the market, but target it successfully. Dr. Moschis's market segmentation model is based on state-of-the-art knowledge and methodology. It shows marketers how to develop industry-specific marketing strategy, and demonstrates why this approach works. That, plus the fact that Dr. Moschis's model can be integrated into other databases to enhance their value, makes his book... The mature consumer market is highly heterogeneous, and to reach it most effectively marketers must fit different marketing strategies to different... |
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Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
ISBN: 9781572309463 / Angielski / Twarda / 468 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Illustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults. It demonstrates how to evaluate and treat frequently encountered clinical problems in this population, including dementias, mood and anxiety disorders, and paranoid symptoms. Strategies are presented for implementing psychosocial interventions and integrating them with medications. The book also describes insightful approaches for supporting family caregivers and addresses the nuts and bolts of consulting in institutional settings. Combining...
Illustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults....
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Understanding and Modulating Aging, Volume 1067
ISBN: 9781573315999 / Angielski / Miękka / 528 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the last 40 years, biogerontology--the study of the biological basis of aging--has progressed tremendously, and it has now become an independent and respected field of study and research. This volume brings together contributions by biogerontologists, bioethicists, biodemographers, researchers, students, clinicians, and dieticians.
The main areas of discussion and presentation of new research results include (1) biological and non-biological factors affecting lifespan and the quality of life; (2) ethical and social issues related to lifespan and health-span extension; (3)... For the last 40 years, biogerontology--the study of the biological basis of aging--has progressed tremendously, and it has now become an independent a...
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Geriatric Dermatology
ISBN: 9781850703112 / Angielski / Twarda / 174 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a much-needed practical and comprehensive clinical reference o n geriatric dermatology. Where conventional dermatology texts are lack ing in the area of chronic care, this book expertly covers skin care, including wound care, in nursing homes, adult congregate living, subac ute and home health settings. It presents background and treatment reg imens for dermatological therapy in chronic and subacute care and prov ides forms useful for direct patient contact. The bookFs main chapters cover the graying of America, medical and administrative structures o f extended care facilities, skin...
This is a much-needed practical and comprehensive clinical reference o n geriatric dermatology. Where conventional dermatology texts are lack ing in t...
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850,12 |
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Inequality And Old Age
ISBN: 9781857282634 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An analysis of ageing in relation to identity formation, inequality and stratification. The book outlines a theory of social inequality which encompasses those inequalities associated with old age - in addition to class, gender, race and ethnicity.
An analysis of ageing in relation to identity formation, inequality and stratification. The book outlines a theory of social inequality which encompas...
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The Healthy Seniors Cookbook: Ideal Meals and Menus for People Over Sixty (or Any Age)
ISBN: 9781933167305 / Angielski / Miękka / 211 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Enjoying great food doesn't stop during your senior years Coming up with a tasty, nutritious meal is now easier than ever with The Healthy Seniors Cookbook. Whether cooking for yourself, your spouse, or visiting grandchildren, this book features an easy-to-read, easy-to-use format that provides flavorful meals and simple, fast cooking methods. The book includes: Over 190 delicious recipes for cooking everything from soups and main courses to desserts Helpful hints on shopping, cooking, and fitness to make your dining experience more enjoyable A six-week plan of menus offering variety every...
Enjoying great food doesn't stop during your senior years Coming up with a tasty, nutritious meal is now easier than ever with The Healthy Seniors Co...
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ABC's for Seniors: Successful Aging Wisdom from an Outrageous Gerontologist
ISBN: 9781933167442 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Are you aging OUTRAGEOUSLY and COURAGEOUSLY? In ABC's for Seniors, Dr. Ruth Jacobs presents the essentials that enable a reader to harvest life fully for creative, healthy, successful, vigorous, and meaningful aging.
Are you aging OUTRAGEOUSLY and COURAGEOUSLY? In ABC's for Seniors, Dr. Ruth Jacobs presents the essentials that enable a reader to harvest life fully ...
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The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being
ISBN: 9780812975413 / Angielski / Miękka / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In his landmark book How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now in The Art of Aging, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist's passion for truth with a humanist's understanding of the heart and soul, Nuland has created a wise, frank, and inspiring book about the ultimate stage of life's journey.
The onset of aging can be so gradual that we are often surprised to find that one day it is fully upon us. The changes to the senses, appearance,... In his landmark book How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now in The Art of Aging, Dr. Nu...
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Abuse of Older Men
ISBN: 9780789035417 / Angielski / Twarda / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the most part, often only women are considered the victims of elder abuse. However, men are also subject to this disturbing social problem. Abuse of Older Men examines the diverse aspects of this surprisingly widespread issue that includes sexual abuse, abuse by intimates, and benign neglect in the health care field, as well as effective treatment strategies. This unique resource provides the latest research and crucial discussions of why the problem is often invisible, under-studied, and under-treated. Detailed explorations include risk assessment, differential detection of abuse of one...
For the most part, often only women are considered the victims of elder abuse. However, men are also subject to this disturbing social problem. Abuse ...
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Temple of Care
ISBN: 9783836435246 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The population of older Americans, those 65 years and older, is rapidly increasing and is posing an epigrammatic predicament in the field of public health. At the same time, many older adults perceive spirituality as an important resource in their lives and spiritual practices as crucial to their health and well-being. There is limited knowledge regarding the definition of spirituality from a patients participant and even less acknowledgment regarding the use of spirituality in managing chronic conditions. The focus of this book was to define, explore, and describe spirituality in the life of...
The population of older Americans, those 65 years and older, is rapidly increasing and is posing an epigrammatic predicament in the field of public he...
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60 On Up (The Truth about Aging in the Twenty-first Century)
ISBN: 9780807029299 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Getting old sucks, says best-selling author Dr. Lillian Rubin. With refreshing candor, she digs down under the statistics about our graying population and offers a provocative and unflinching examination of all the burning issues that mark aging today. Tackling the subject over a broad swath of the population, cutting across race, class, gender, and physical and cognitive ability, Rubin delivers a powerful and long-overdue reminder that everyone will be touched by the problems arising from our new longevity.
Getting old sucks, says best-selling author Dr. Lillian Rubin. With refreshing candor, she digs down under the statistics about our graying population...
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Approaching Retirement: Social Divisions, Welfare and Exclusion
ISBN: 9781861342829 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. We are all approaching retirement but what should we expect? For some, it is a happy prospect. Others approach retirement knowing they face hardship and social exclusion. Amid alarming predictions of a 'demographic time bomb', governments and the private pensions industry urge everyone to plan and save now, but admit that there are risks. But will the pension funds deliver on their promises? Will the rich increasingly retire early but the poor work for longer? How reliable are state pension schemes? Do the USA, Sweden, or Australia have a 'better' approach to retirement pensions than the UK?...
We are all approaching retirement but what should we expect? For some, it is a happy prospect. Others approach retirement knowing they face hardship a...
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