Care of the elderly books

What are the issues underpinning the trend towards innovation in the community care of older people? What is the...  Read More >>

This book discusses the development and implementation of several models of care management. Drawing together research...  Read More >>

Based on ethnographic fieldwork with the Volunteer Chore Ministry in King County, Washington, this book studies...  Read More >>

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This text offers an analysis of intergenerational relations and social welfare. It examines both the micro-sociological...  Read More >>

This engaging textbook synthesizes the current knowledge about how grandparents operate in the family and in society....  Read More >>

This engaging textbook synthesizes the current knowledge about how grandparents operate in the family and in society....  Read More >>

The blessing of longer life has brought with it a host of new issues faced by the elderly, their families, and their...  Read More >>

The authors of this book address the issues that face those working in the services of older people with mental...  Read More >>

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OVER 1,000 SOURCES OF FREE DOLLARS AND ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS Millions of dollars of services are available to...  Read More >>

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This book outlines the demographic changes in recent population patterns with particular focus on the older adult...  Read More >>

This sensitive yet practical book explores challenges to adult close relationships that result from long-term illness...  Read More >>

Along with increasing life expectancy comes the knowledge that many Americans will one day enter nursing homes....  Read More >>

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Ageing has traditionally been seen as ubiquitous decline - all 'doom and gloom'. This title challenges this view...  Read More >>

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Case studies of five developing countries uncover potential difficulties in maintaining the pace of manufacturing...  Read More >>

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This guide introduces available options, likely costs and where to go for further information on residential homes,...  Read More >>

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Dealing with home care experience of older African Americans, this book attempts to meet the need for recording...  Read More >>

An introduction to the concept of assisted living, an alternative to the institutional nursing home that uses innovative...  Read More >>

Empowerment is vital to older people's quality of life and to the health of any society, and an international perspective...  Read More >>