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Aging and Skilled Performance: Advances in Theory and Applications
By Wendy A. Rogers, Arthur D. Fisk, Neff Walker. 1996
The term "skill" encompasses an array of topics and issues. For example, individuals are skilled in a variety of domains…
such as chess, typing, air traffic control, or knitting; researchers study skill in a variety of ways, including speed of acquisition, accuracy of performance, and retention over time; and there are a variety of approaches to the study of skill such as computer modeling or experimental analysis. Contributing to the understanding of whether, how, when, and why skills may decline as a function of age is the goal of this volume. This book is based on the Aging and Skill Conference sponsored by the Center for Applied Cognitive Research on Aging. The broad focus of the conference was to discuss cognitive theories underlying age-related skill acquisition, transfer, and retention and to discuss applications of these theories to such issues as age-adaptive training, compensatory strategies and devices, and utilization of new and existing technology. The contributors were asked to discuss the cognitive theory relevant to their topic, explain how the theory informs the field about aging, examine where gaps exist among general cognitive theory in this area and theories of aging, and demonstrate the practical relevance of the theory to enhancing or enabling activities of daily living--for work, home, or leisure--for older adults. This is the first book to focus exclusively on aging and skill. It covers a range of abilities, provides the theoretical basis for the current status of age-related differences in skill, and offers direct evidence of the applicability of research on proficiency to aspects of daily living. Each chapter was written either by an expert in the field of aging, or by an expert in the field of skill--many expert in both areas.The Baby Boomers Grow Up: Contemporary Perspectives on Midlife
By Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Sherry L. Willis. 2007
The goal of this volume is to examine development in middle age from the perspective of baby boomers -- a…
unique cohort in the United States defined as those individuals born from 1946 to 1962. This is the largest cohort ever to enter middle age in Western society, and they currently represent approximately one-third of the total U.S. population. The Baby Boomers Grow Up provides contemporary and comprehensive perspectives of development of the baby boomer cohort as they proceed through midlife. Baby boomers continue to exert a powerful impact on the media, fiction, movies, and even popular music, just as they were an imposing force in society from the time of their entry into youth. As these individuals enter the years normally considered to represent midlife, they are redefining how we as a society regard adults in their middle and later years. This volume features several unique aspects. First, the literature reviewed focuses specifically on research relevant to baby boomers and their development as adults, rather than a global perspective on middle age. Second, the volume takes into account the diversity within the boomer cohort, such as social class, race, and education. In addition, quantitative and qualitative developmental changes occurring from the forties to the fifties and the sixties are considered. Differences in leading and trailing edge boomers are likewise addressed. Ideal for researchers in adult development and graduate seminars on adult development, The Baby Boomers Grow Up will also appeal to adult educators, human resource personnel, health professionals and service providers, and clinical psychologists and counselors.Conflict and Cohesion in Families: Causes and Consequences (Advances in Family Research Series)
By Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Martha J. Cox. 1999
Based on a summer institute of the Family Research Consortium, this book presents theory and research from leading scholars working…
on issues of risk and resilience in families. Focusing on the splits and bonds that shape children's development, this volume's primary goal is to stimulate theoretical and empirical advances in research on family processes. It will be valuable to developmental, social, and clinical psychologists, sociologists, and family studies specialists.The Worldwide Face of Elder Abuse
By Pamela B. Teaster, Elizabeth Podnieks, Georgia J. Anetzberger. 2023
This book provides a picture of the abuse of older adults, organized by World Health Region and locating the problem…
within an area’s historic and present societal treatment of older persons. An actual and emblematic case study of the abuse of an older adult frames each chapter. Using the case study as a touchstone, each chapter guides the reader’s understanding of elder abuse in the region or country through the use of empirical data and research on the problem, explaining its usefulness and limitations as well as guiding frameworks utilized to address the problem. The book highlights the efforts of leading figures in each area or region who are addressing the problem, explaining existing policies and future initiatives to address the abuse of older adults. By providing a holistic and person-centered picture of the issue and problem of elder abuse, based on actual experiences as well as national and international statistics and research and politics and policy, this book is an invaluable resource for students, academics, social service practitioners, health professionals, law enforcement, and policymakers around the world.Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development (Monographs in Parenting Series)
By Marc H. Bornstein, Robert H. Bradley. 2003
Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development presents cutting-edge thinking and research on linkages among socioeconomic status, parenting, and child development.…
The contributors represent an array of different disciplines, and approach the issues from a variety of perspectives. Accordingly, their "take" on how SES matters in the lives of children varies. This volume is divided into two parts. Part I concerns the constructs and measurement of SES and Part II discusses the functions and effects of SES. Each part presents four substantive chapters on the topic followed by an interpretive and constructively critical commentary. The chapters--considered as a whole--attest to the value of systematically examining the components of SES and how each flows through an array of specific parenting practices and resources both within and outside the home environment to help shape the course of child development. The result is a more fully delineated picture of how SES impacts the lives of children in the 21st century--a picture that contains a road map for the next generation of studies of SES and its role in the rapidly evolving ecology of family life.The Handbook of Aging and Cognition: Third Edition
By Fergus I. M. Craik, Timothy A. Salthouse. 2008
Cognitive aging is a flourishing area of research. A significant amount of new data, a number of new theoretical notions,…
and many new research issues have been generated in the past ten years. This new edition reviews new findings and theories, enables the reader to assess where the field is today, and evaluates its points of growth. The chapters are organized to run from reviews of current work on neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics and the concept of brain reserve, through the 'mainstream' topics of attention, memory, knowledge and language, to a consideration of individual differences and of cognitive aging in a lifespan context. This edition continues to feature the broad range of its predecessors, while also providing critical assessments of current theories and findings.Gesundheitsförderung und Präventionsarbeit im Pflegeheim: Praktische Umsetzung für Führungskräfte
By Laura Luise Bischoff, Ann-Kathrin Otto, Bettina Wollesen. 2023
Dieses Buch vermittelt Führungskräften und Verantwortlichen im Pflegebereich durch Handlungsempfehlungen und Best-Practice Beispiele ein umfassendes Verständnis dafür, wie eine Pflegeeinrichtung…
eine „gesundheitsfördernde Organisation“ wird. Es werden Maßnahmen zur Gesundheitsförderung für das gesamte Setting vorgestellt und diskutiert. Best-Practice Hinweise aus den Erfahrungen mehrerer Forschungs- und Modellprojekte der letzten fünf Jahre zeigen, welche Maßnahmen erfolgreich sind und welche positiven Auswirkungen sie auf die Beteiligten haben.Dieses essential veranschaulicht Psychotherapeuten und Beratern die Bedeutung von Spiritualität für die Stärkung der persönlichen Resilienz. Wir leben in einer oftmals kräftezehrenden…
und schnelllebigen Zeit. Das 21. Jahrhundert begann mit einer Reihe Krisen von globalem Ausmaß: den Terroranschlägen von 9/11, der Finanzkrise, dem Klimawandel, der Coronapandemie und dem Ukrainekrieg. Viele Medien sind heute wahre Künstler in der Beschreibung misslingenden Lebens. Wer sich ständig mit negativen Nachrichten beschäftigt, läuft Gefahr, sein inneres seelisches Gleichgewicht zu verlieren. Er droht in eine von Trübsinn und Resignation geprägte Stimmung zu geraten. Der erfahrene Altenseelsorger und Logotherapeut Gerhard Sprakties zeigt auf, wie uns eine tiefe spirituelle Verankerung helfen kann, mit diesen Herausforderungen in konstruktiver Weise umzugehen.Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing: Creating a Meaningful Life After Full-Time Work
By Denise Taylor. 2024
Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the…
most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time of transition, renewal, and re-imagination. Written by career coach Dr Denise Taylor, it considers the psychological factors that impact a successful adjustment to retirement and offers a deeper analysis of how people can find meaning and purpose after full-time work. It examines retirement as an event that often brings about great changes in a person’s personal and social life, and how to move forward with meaning in life. Illustrated with interviews, activities, and case studies, and with exercises and questions for reflection, it covers key topics including identity, health, well-being, finances, and relationships. This insightful guidebook is for all prospective and current retirees as well as employers, careers professionals, and counsellors who want to help people reflect on their approaches to retirement. You can visit the website at https://denisetaylor.co.uk/rethinking-retirement/Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges
By Michelle D Gladieux. 2022
Winner of the 2023 PenCraft Best Book Award for Nonfiction, 2023 Nonprofit Authors Association Silver Award, 2023 Readers' Favorite Bronze…
Medal Award for Business, and the 2023 Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards Gold Award for Communications.Clear communication requires the courage to confront the psychological blocks that are holding you back. Learn how to become a fearless and peerless communicator.As a lifelong communication coach, Michelle Gladieux has discovered the four sneaky obstacles that can keep you from becoming an effective communicator: Hiding-Fearing your low self-confidence will expose your supposed weaknessesDefining-Putting too much stock into your assumptions and being quick to judge right and wrong Rationalizing-Using being realistic to shield yourself from taking chances, engaging in conflict, or doing other scary but potentially rewarding actionsSettling-Stopping at good enough instead of pushing for something better What all these challenges have in common is they require taking risks-to reveal yourself, to question your beliefs, to take a leap of faith, or to move out of your comfort zone. As a response, each chapter includes a Pro Move, or a best practice, and an exercise designed to help you overcome your fears and become a powerful communicator. Courageous communication requires self-knowledge, practice, and a fierce desire to continually improve; this book is like having an expert coach along with you for every step of the journey.Take Charge!: The Complete Guide to Senior Living in New York City
By John Vinton. 1999
For people over the age of sixty, New York City is a cluttered attic-a mess of valuables that cannot be…
ignored, but that for the most part remains buried in jargon, agencies, regulations, and eligibility forms. New York City is, after all, a place that offers seniors everything from discount tickets for Broadway shows to social service agencies for those who speak foreign languages including Spanish, Cantonese or Tagalog. It is a place of endless benefits for those who can dig through the junk in the attic, organize what is there and still have the desire to leave the house.Take Charge! The Complete Guide to Senior Living in New York City is the first book to gather, in a single volume, information and advice for people over sixty who want to make the most of the city. Here at last is an all-inclusive guide that addresses every concern for senior New Yorkers, from entertainment and healthcare to housing and taxes. Take Charge! reaches beyond merely listing phone numbers and programs to giving advice on a number of areas, from choosing an HMO, a reverse mortgage, or an elder law attorney, to receiving travel discounts and negotiating home care. Containing everything a person over sixty needs to know to make the most of life in New York City, Take Charge! is the only comprehensive guide available for New York seniors and their families.A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult…
children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is the opportunity to turn missed opportunities into delight.Drawing on her personal experience, dozens of interviews, and the latest findings in psychology, Isay shows how a grandparent can use his or her unique perspective and experience to create a deep and lasting bond that will echo throughout a grandchild’s life. She explores the realities of today’s multigenerational families, identifying problems and offering solutions to enhance love, trust, and understanding between grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. She also offers a wealth of practical advice, from when to get involved, when to stay away, and how to foster a strong relationship when you’re separated by long distance.Unconditional Love advocates for honest conversation, thinking in the long run and healing breaches in order to be together, understanding that most of us try to do our best and need to be forgiven if we fail. Isay argues that secrets and surprises may tilt the boat but won’t necessarily sink it and that grandparents and their grown children are happier when they give each other the benefit of the doubt. Most importantly, she writes, the advent of grandchildren offers families the opportunity for healing and redemption—if we seize the moment. In lovely prose and through delightful stories, Isay shows us how we can.A great gift for grandparents-to-be and a wonderful resource for all, Unconditional Love is a beautiful and psychologically astute look at what it means to be an engaged grandparent.Rules for Aging: A Wry and Witty Guide to Life
By Roger Rosenblatt. 2000
Rule #1: It doesn&’t matter. One of USA Today&’s Best Self-Help Books of the Year: &“Hilarious.&” —People Prize-winning essayist Roger…
Rosenblatt has commented on some of the most important trends and events of our time in insightful columns in Time and discerning commentaries on PBSNewshour with Jim Lehrer. But at the dawn of a new millennium, Roger found himself facing an issue that he couldn&’t talk his way out of: getting old. Luckily, aging couldn&’t dull his wit, and he turned his sharp pen to creating a survival manual for the twilight of life. These fifty-four brilliant, funny, and indispensable rules range from how to handle a bad hair day (or a no hair day) to knowing the difference between humor and comedy to learning that, in the end, none of these little worries really matter. Practical, wise, and funny, Rules for Aging offers not only a new mantra for an older generation but &“a guide for those in the younger generation who want to learn from the mistakes of their elders&” (Newsday).OSCE – Kompetenzorientiert Prüfen in der Pflegeausbildung: Einführung und Umsetzung von OSCE-Stationen
By Claudia Schlegel. 2023
Kompetenzorientiert Prüfen! Fachpersonen der Pflegepädagogik sowie Dozierende an Hochschulen und Ausbildungsstätten für Pflegeberufe finden in dieser Publikation konkrete Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für…
die Umsetzung der OSCE-Prüfungsmethode. «Objective Structured Clinical Examination» (OSCE) ist eine Prüfungsform, bei der sich Lernende anhand von spezifischen Situationen mit erkrankten Personen und deren Angehörigen auseinandersetzen. «Standardisierte Personen» (SP) werden durch Schauspielende dargestellt, die mittels eines Drehbuchs ihre Rolle ausüben. Diese vereinheitlichte Prüfungssituation bildet die gesamte Handlungskompetenz, u.a. Fachwissen, Kommunikations- und Entscheidungsfähigkeit, der Lernenden ab.Getting Over Ourselves: Moving Beyond a Culture of Burnout, Loneliness, and Narcissism
By Christina Congleton. 2024
Move beyond empty “life hacks” to connect with your deepest humanity In Getting Over Ourselves: Moving Beyond a Culture of…
Burnout, Loneliness, and Narcissism, human development specialist and leadership coach Christina Congleton delivers an insightful and urgently needed discussion of how people can break out of the tired cliches of the self-help genre, and move toward new levels of connection, engagement, and capacity in navigating an uncertain world. In the book, you'll explore how modern attitudes of individualism that were once freeing now converge with environmental destruction, inequality, and an alarming uptick in depression, substance abuse, and suicide to significantly damage the potential of people everywhere. You'll also find concrete strategies—rooted in developmental psychology—that show us new ways to approach these challenging times. Getting Over Ourselves offers: Insights into why “life hacks,” productivity seminars, and more “adulting” are not the solutions to the issues faced by people today Frameworks that reject the idea that there is a separate, solitary self in need of constant improvement, and connect you with your deepest humanity Effective techniques for fending off burnout and ways to move beyond the unsatisfactory status quo An essential and timely work, Getting Over Ourselves is the antidote to the skin-deep, ineffective “self-help” material that you've been looking for.Latinos in an Aging World: Social, Psychological, and Economic Perspectives (Textbooks in Aging)
By Ronald Angel, Jacqueline Angel. 2015
This book fosters a deeper understanding of the growing Latino elderly population and the implications on society. It examines post-WWII…
demographic and social changes and summarizes research from sociology, psychology, economics, and public health to shed light on the economic, physical, and mental well-being of older Latinos. The political and cultural implications including possible policy changes are also considered. Written in an engaging style, each chapter opens with a vignette that puts a human face on the issues. Boxed exhibits highlight social programs and policies and physical and mental health challenges that impact Latino elders. Web alerts direct readers to sites that feature more detailed information related to the chapter’s issues. Each chapter also features an introduction, examples, tables, figures, a summary, and discussion questions. The self-contained chapters can be presented in any order. Latinos in an Aging World explores: Real world problems individuals face in dealing with poverty, immigration, and health and retirement decisions The latest data on Latinos as compared to research on African- and Asian- Americans where appropriate The unique historical, demographic, social, familial, and economic situations of various Latino subgroups including those from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba How ethnicity affects one’s position of wealth and power and sense of citizenship. The consequence of life-long disadvantages and stigmatization on economic, physical, and mental well-being The impact of one’s neighborhood and the proximity to those from similar cultures on quality of life. The introduction motivates the book and sets the stage for the entire discussion. Chapter 1 reviews the histories of the major Hispanic subgroups along with various theories as they relate to race, ethnicity, and gender that provide a conceptual framework for understanding the later chapters. Demographic, economic, and social profiles of the various Hispanic subgroups are explored in chapter 2. Next the Latino population is explored from various perspectives including the economic and social situations of men and women and their educational, marital and family, and labor force experiences. Chapter 4 examines older immigrants and their families and identifies the resources available to them in their communities that often replicate the cultural and social support system of the old country. Major health risks that older Latinos face as a result of the disadvantages they experience throughout life are examined in chapter 5. Family situations and long-term care and living arrangements of older Hispanics are examined in chapter 6. The impact of neighborhood on quality of life in terms of safety and physical and mental wellbeing is explored in chapter 7. The burden that eldercare can place upon those who bear the responsibility of their daily care is explored in chapter 8. Chapter 9 investigates the gaps in income between minority and non-Hispanic white Americans and reviews what individuals with few resources need to know about financial management. The book concludes with the social, political, and economic implications of the growing Hispanic population and the role of NGOs and other organizations in providing services to older populations. Intended for courses on Latinos and aging, diversity, race and ethnicity, minorities and aging, adult development and aging, the psychology or sociology or politics of aging, geriatric social work, public health and aging, global aging, social or family policy, and health and society taught in the behavioral and social sciences, ethnic, or Latin American/Chicano Studies, this book also appeals to researchers and practitioners who work with Hispanic families.Never Too Late: Your Guide to Safer Sex after 60 (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By Shannon Dowler. 2023
The ultimate—and fun!—guide to maintaining vibrant sexual health with aging.In Never Too Late, Shannon Dowler, MD, a family physician who…
is also an expert on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), provides a refreshing overview of sexual education for people over 55. With the advent of dating apps, vibrant 55+ retirement communities, and sexual enhancement drugs, adults are sexually active well into their golden years. Unfortunately, the rates of STDs are dramatically increasing in older adults. In entertaining, accessible language, Dr. Dowler presents relatable patient stories and hilarious rhymes that make for an easy and fun way to learn about safe sex. This guide covers important topics, including:• How to identify the signs and symptoms of different STDs, including newer infections• The importance of regular screening• Best sexual practices, including guidance on medications • Preventative measures, tests, and treatments• Guidance on how to broach difficult conversations with romantic partners and doctors• Details about changing sexual trends, including dating apps, swinging, and normal aging changes that may impact your sexuality• Conditions commonly confused with sexually transmitted infections, such as urinary tract infections, tick-related infections, and forms of dermatitis• Common misconceptions, myths, and assumptions • Advice on seeking medical care when uninsured or financially limitedNever Too Late will help you take charge of your sexual health and learn how to protect yourself and your current and future partners.Fallbeispiele Schlafstörungen im Alter: Einprägsam - spannend - mit Lerneffekt
By Helmut Frohnhofen. 2023
Aus der Praxis für die Praxis: Profitieren Sie von Erfahrungen und Fehlern, die andere bereits gemacht haben. Fälle mit Aha-Effekt.…
Als Schlafmediziner und Geriater lässt der Autor seine Leser an seiner langjährigen Erfahrung teilhaben mit FallvorstellungDiskussionFazit für die PraxisPraxistipps Durch konkrete Fälle wird anschaulich: Grundlegende Erkenntnisse, die auch in anderen Kontexten hilfreich sindTypische DenkfehlerStolpersteine und dazugehörige Lösungsstrategien Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen zusätzliche, wertvolle Erfahrungswerte, damit Sie Ihren Patienten und sich die Erkrankung bzw. die Arbeit erleichtern können. Der Autor Professor Dr. med. Helmut Frohnhofen; Leitender Arzt Altersmedizin; Facharzt für Innere Medizin, Geriatrie, physikalische Therapie, Intensivmedizin, Palliativmedizin, Zusatzbezeichnung Schlafmedizin und Somnologie (DGSM); Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum DüsseldorfMantras for Positive Ageing: from 50 Eminent Indians
By V Giri, Meera Khanna, V Giri. 2021
With a Foreword by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, this is an extraordinary collection of personal mantras by people over…
the age of 75 regarding what makes them productive and effective in old age. The post-pandemic world needs the productivity of the over-75s, who also want to be fulfilled beyond the age of 75.Would you like to be positive, productive, and graceful in your old age? If so, Mantras for Positive Ageing is for you.The first section has contributions by leading researchers. In the second section, eminent personalities share their mantra to ensure that age is not debilitating but positive and impactful: Dr Karan Singh (political leader, diplomat, writer, and scholar) Devaki Jain (economist and scholar) Fali Nariman (India's foremost constitutional lawyer) Margaret Alva (political leader and former governor) Sushma Seth (acclaimed theatre and film actor) Mani Shankar Aiyar (political leader and diplomat) Syeda Hameed (gender rights activist, writer, and speaker)Aging in the Twenty-first Century: A Developmental Perspective (Issues in Aging)
By Len Sperry, Harry Prosen. 1996
Covering a wide range of topics, this collection of original essays deals with the consequences and challenges of our growing…
aging population on society. It emphasizes aging as a developmental process while addressing the future of the practice of geropsychiatry and geriatric psychotherapy. This book serves as a valuable resource to guide clinical training, practice, and research on aging into the next century and beyond.