
Aging Education
Teaching and Practice Strategies
University Press of America
Published on 20. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
340 pages
978-0-7618-2762-7 (ISBN)
Description
Aging Education provides educators in aging studies with a unique text that responds to the paucity of instructional strategies and teaching materials. Editors Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito meet the challenge of educating and training students and providers of service to an aging population in all the various instructional programs (gerontology/geriatrics degrees) and non-credit workshops currently offered in different settings (hospitals, nursing homes, professional associations, in-service training, etc). By developing and explaining a multidisciplinary approach to working with older adults in areas related to health, education, ethics, law, cultural competency for a multicultural population, translating social policy into practice, spirituality, and human services, the editors provide an imaginative and thought-provoking unmet need for gerontology educators by providing them with teaching and practice strategies in aging education.
Reviews / Votes
Any seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters. * Teaching Theology & Religion * Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies by Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito is an excellent addition to standard textbooks for educators in the field of gerontology. . . . [this book] is a nice supplement to typical textbook materials, especially for the new instructor. It provides many different experiential learning activities that could be used in classes and workshops. * Gerontology and Geriatrics Education *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
556 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-2762-7 (9780761827627)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Nieli Langer holds a Ph. D. in Social Welfare, Gerontology from Fordham University. She is Associate Professor in the Graduate Division of Human Services, College of New Rochelle.
Terry Tirrito holds a Ph.D. in Gerontology from Fordham University. She is Professor in the College of Social Work, and former Director of the Doctoral Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Terry Tirrito holds a Ph.D. in Gerontology from Fordham University. She is Professor in the College of Social Work, and former Director of the Doctoral Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Content
Chapter 1 Editors and Contributors
Chapter 2 Foreword
Chapter 3 Preface
Chapter 4 Programs and Services for Older Adults: A National and International Focus
Chapter 5 Strategies for Teaching Aging Social Welfare Problems and Policies
Chapter 6 Teaching the Adult Learner about Mental Health Issues in Aging
Chapter 7 Families and Aging: Alzheimer's Disease Spousal Caregiver Support Group
Chapter 8 An Approach to Teaching Spirituality for Practice with the Older Adult
Chapter 9 Education about Dying, Death, Grief and Loss: Principles and Strategies
Chapter 10 Act III: Maximizing Choices in Retirement
Chapter 11 Senior Volunteers: Staying Connected with the Community
Chapter 12 Elder Abuse: Policy and Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
Chapter 13 Gericare Specialist: An Educational Response to the Elder Home Care Crisis
Chapter 2 Foreword
Chapter 3 Preface
Chapter 4 Programs and Services for Older Adults: A National and International Focus
Chapter 5 Strategies for Teaching Aging Social Welfare Problems and Policies
Chapter 6 Teaching the Adult Learner about Mental Health Issues in Aging
Chapter 7 Families and Aging: Alzheimer's Disease Spousal Caregiver Support Group
Chapter 8 An Approach to Teaching Spirituality for Practice with the Older Adult
Chapter 9 Education about Dying, Death, Grief and Loss: Principles and Strategies
Chapter 10 Act III: Maximizing Choices in Retirement
Chapter 11 Senior Volunteers: Staying Connected with the Community
Chapter 12 Elder Abuse: Policy and Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
Chapter 13 Gericare Specialist: An Educational Response to the Elder Home Care Crisis