Combining an academic approach with numerous applications, this work aims to meet the needs of those who work with older people and also those who simply want to know more about ageing and its social and personal implications. The book is multidisciplinary in its scope and appeal, covering topics such as: the implications of an ageing population; the physical, social, psychological and economic realities of growing older; the impact of housing options; the support systems available; and the public policy issues of ageing that affect young and old alike. Each chapter addresses the issues at hand, using extensive research in a simplified, applied manner.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Höhe: 230 mm
Breite: 188 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-07-052742-3 (9780070527423)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part 1 Growing older in America: we are getting older; growing older as a new century approaches; the oldest old and the young old. Part 2 The realities of growing older: physical changes and the aging process; mental abilities and mental health; sexuality and aging; death and dying. Part 3 The economics of aging: economic survival; work and older persons; retirement. Part 4 The living environments of older people: living environments of older people; housing options for older people; congregate/assisted living. Part 5 Social support systems: primary support systems - the family; other support systems - friends, religion/spirituality-support groups; formal support systems; medical care; long term care. Part 6 Older people at risk: older women; older minorities; elder abuse/crimes, scams and cons. Part 7 Public policy and politics: public policy and the politics of aging.
