Age groups: the elderly books

Provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageism. This work discusses both the individual and social...  Read More >>

Tales both playful and profound exploring answers to life's Big Questions.  Read More >>

The author critically reviews current research into ageing in women from a feminist perspective and provides an...  Read More >>

A revolutionary approach to caring for the terminally ill patient that can make the end of life a meaningful time...  Read More >>

Baby-boomers will be turning 50 at the rate of every seven seconds for the next 16 years, but very few will be celebrating!...  Read More >>

Organized Religion and Senior's Mental Health exposes the role of religion in moderating the stress generated by...  Read More >>

Like other markers of social difference, age is given meaning by a culture. Yet unlike gender and race, the subjects...  Read More >>

Senior adult ministry isn't what it used to be. The comfortable assumptions and outdated programs that were the...  Read More >>

Provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageism. This work discusses both the individual and social...  Read More >>

Fitness programmes for helping older adults get and stay fit.  Read More >>

Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death is a lighthearted and encouraging book on the joys and problems of growing...  Read More >>

<p>Nationally recognized scholars address the unique problems encountered by minority elders in achieving the goal...  Read More >>

This text presents an overview of gerontology. It includes chapters on theory, methodology, physiological processes,...  Read More >>

As Americans live longer, and as the 'baby boom' generation approaches retirement, the social, political, and legal...  Read More >>

One of the most daunting aspects of growing older is the torrent of advice we face about maintaining our physical...  Read More >>

As Americans live longer, and as the 'baby boom' generation approaches retirement, the social, political, and legal...  Read More >>

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This timely and topical book examines the expectations, beliefs and values of thirty rural Minnesota women as they...  Read More >>

This publication examines topics including: the nature and scope of caregiving; the issue of care burden; and the...  Read More >>

Describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country; explores the national...  Read More >>

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Aims to confront expectations of childhood with expectations of old age. This anthology focuses on preconceptions...  Read More >>

The history of longevity is a history of myths. This volume shows that most reported instances of exceptional longevity...  Read More >>

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