Introduction to Aging
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-6293-9 (ISBN)
The second edition of this engaging text reflects a welcome new paradigm for aging—that of aging as a positive stage of life. Written for undergraduate and masters-level students, it provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the wide variety of subject areas within gerontology, and combines research with engrossing narratives, new trends, and controversial topics. Substantially updated, the second edition features integrated content on the diversity of the aging population. State-of-the-art information includes new science on the biology of aging; chronic conditions; integrated care; changing roles for older adults; new demographics; and critical policy issues.
The second edition examines career opportunities in gerontology and includes Practical Applications and Activities for Students, new scenarios, and many more charts and graphs. The book also includes PowerPoint slides, a test bank and an instructor's manual.
Key Features:
Conceptualizes a positive approach to aging, with an emphasis on the advantages and opportunities presented by the large and growing number of older Americans
Delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of aging topics
Dispels negative myths about aging
Engages the reader with vivid narratives and thought-provoking activities
Offers a broad range of subject areas in the field, from biological aging processes, to economics and living arrangements
Provides Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, and multiple resources for additional learning
New to the Second Edition:
Presents a new chapter on careers in aging, which explores expanding opportunities
Explores new and updated demographics
Includes new information on personality, palliative care, age-friendly communities, homelessness, social networks, Medicaid and more
Presents a new approach to elder abuse focusing on solutions to social isolation, a major cause of abuse
Includes coverage of policies throughout the book, as they apply to their role in an aging society, in the workplace and retirement, in providing opportunities for older people to give and receive support, and in health care
Uses Bloom’s latest taxonomy for Learning Objectives
Judith A. Sugar, PhD, is Associate Professor, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno. She is a nationally recognized teacher and scholar in gerontology, and has served in leadership roles in prominent professional gerontological organizations, including AGHE, GSA, and APA's Division of Adult Development and Aging. She has chaired the Gerontology program at Colorado State University, and was associate director of the Borun Center for Gerontological Research at UCLA, and the director of Graham and Jean Sanford Center for Aging at the University of Nevada. Dr. Sugar was appointed to the Nevada State Commission on Aging, and chosen as a facilitator for the 1995 White House Conference on Aging. She has been honored with numerous awards including Fellow of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Woman of Achievement by the University of Nevada, and the inaugural award for Distinguished Faculty Scholar by the Sanford Center for Aging. Dr. Sugar has published widely in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and education.
PART I: WE ARE ALL AGING
1. The Longevity Dividend
PART II: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING
2. Physical Changes and the Aging Process
3. Health and Wellness for Older Adults
4. Mental Health and Cognitive Abilities, and Aging
5. Sexuality and Aging
6. Death, Dying, and Bereavement
PART III: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF AGING
7. Economics, Work, and Retirement
8. Age-Friendly Communities, Living Arrangements, and Housing Options
9. Family, Friends, and Social Networks of Older Adults
PART IV: FORMAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS
10. Older Adults Giving and Receiving Support
11. Medical Conditions, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care
12. Medicare, Medicaid, and Medications
PART V: OLDER PEOPLE AT RISK
13. Older Women and Older Minority Group Members
14. Elder Abuse and Neglect: Crimes, Scams, and Cons
15. Careers in Aging
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.08.2019 |
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| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Entwicklungspsychologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8261-6293-2 / 0826162932 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-6293-9 / 9780826162939 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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