Care of the elderly books

Necessities and structures that many take for granted - employment, medical care, and housing - are often difficult...  Read More >>

Examines the engagement of older people with consumer society in Britain since the 1960s. This book charts the changes...  Read More >>

Those born between 1945 and 1964 are now tasked with the care of the previous generation, from choosing housing...  Read More >>

Accounts for the origins of Social Security as we know it. This book tells the story of the Townsend Plan - a political...  Read More >>

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Featuring twenty-eight decision cases based on interviews with professional social workers, this volume allows students...  Read More >>

Divided into five broad topics, this title includes: health and wellbeing, including the role of religion; personality...  Read More >>

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Explores many of the aspects of ageing in Ireland. This book serves as an appraisal of policy developments and as...  Read More >>

Emphasizing the ""how to"" of gerontological home health care through a discussion of the field's relevant issues,...  Read More >>

Synthesizes empirical research to extract practical applications for practice, emphasizing the ""how to"" of gerontological...  Read More >>

Offers information, tips, and techniques for delivering quality home health care services and positive experiences...  Read More >>

Following admission to a care home, family and friends may feel uncertain as to how they now 'fit in' to their loved...  Read More >>

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A compelling, clear-eyed, and emotionally resonant narrative, this work offers a new optimistic look at what the...  Read More >>

Draws on related disciplines to better understand the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. This...  Read More >>

Offers information on practice approaches with older patients that are age-specific. This book is designed as a...  Read More >>

Reflects the changes in the domains of practice for nursing home administrators. This guide features - over 800...  Read More >>

Introduces pain and stress reduction interventions adapted for use with elders and their caregivers. This book provides...  Read More >>

Covers areas of central interest to those coping with the needs of an aging population. This work addresses topics...  Read More >>

Describes person-centred principles and their implementation in everyday care. This book highlights the themes that...  Read More >>

This collection examines theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality, with an emphasis...  Read More >>

The struggle to save the International Hotel and prevent the eviction of its elderly residents became a focal point...  Read More >>

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