Handbook of gerontology: evidence-based approaches to theory, practice, and policy
edited by James A. Blackburn, Catherine N. Dulmus
- Resource Type:
- E-Book
- Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2007]
- Copyright:
- ©2007
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- Summary:
- A multidisciplinary resource that combines the latest research with the best practices for working with older adults. The Handbook of Gerontology: Evidence-Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy provides an essential source of important theoretical and applied information on gerontology for all mental health professionals interested in optimizing the health and well-being of older adults.
- Table of Contents:
- Global aging / Karen M. Sowers, William S. Rowe
- Biological aspects and theories of aging / Laura J. Pankow, Jeffrey M. Solotoroff
- Cognitive and affective theories of adult development / Bert Hayslip Jr., Benjamin P. Chapman
- Personality theories of successful aging / Natalie C. Ebner, Alexandra M. Freund
- Wisdom, life-longings, and optimal development / Susanne Scheibe, Ute Kunzmann, Paul B. Baltes
- Sociological approaches to understanding age and aging / Debra A. Street
- Health promotion / Jill Bradshaw, Waldo C. Klein
- Disability / Elizabeth Lightfoot
- Sleep disturbances / Mary Ann Leitz
- Sexuality and intimacy / Linda J. Brock, Glen Jennings
- Depression / Leslie Hasche, Nancy Morrow-Howell
- Substance abuse / Noell L. Rowan, Anna C. Faul
- Alzheimer's disease / Masahiro Shigeta, Akira Homma
- Grief and bereavement / Robert O. Hansson, Bert Hayslip Jr., Margaret S. Stroebe
- Parenting grandchildren / Hwa-Ok Hannah Park, Jan Steven Greenberg
- Family caregiving / Rhonda J.V. Montgomery, Jeannine M. Rowe, Karl Kosloski
- Community- and facility-based care / Gretchen E. Alkema, Kathleen H. Wilber, Susan M. Enguidanos
- Elder abuse / Patricia Brownell, Gina R. Rosich
- Health decisions and directives about end of life / Jay Wolfson, Rebecca Morgan
- Global challenges for an aging population / Jeanette C. Takamura.
- Contributors:
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Item content: English
- Other Related Resources:
- Other format: Handbook of gerontology (Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2007 — ISBN 0471771708; ISBN 9780471771708; LCCN 2006027614; OCLC Number 71223051)
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- General Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Description based on: Print version record. - Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xii, 588 pages) : illustrations
- Digital Characteristics:
- text file
- Call Numbers:
- RC952.55 .H395 2007eb
- ISBNs:
- 9780470125717
0470125713
0471771708
9780471771708
9781118269640
1118269640
1280900199
9781280900198 - Other Standard Numbers:
- [Unknown Type]: 9786610900190
- OCLC Numbers:
- 159936000
- Other Control Numbers:
- EBC297227 (source: MiAaPQ)