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Family-School Links: How Do They Affect Educational Outcomes? (Penn State University Family Issues Symposia Series)
By Alan Booth, Judith F. Dunn. 1996
Based on the presentations and discussions from a national symposium on family-school links held at the Pennsylvania State University, this…
volume brings together psychologists, sociologists, educators, and policymakers studying the bidirectional effects between schools and families. This topic -- the links between families and schools, and how these affect children's educational achievement -- encompasses a host of questions, each of key social and educational significance. * How far does parental involvement in schools affect children's experiences and achievement at school? * What explains the great differences between schools, families, and communities in the extent of such involvement? * Are these differences a matter of school practices, or do they reflect much broader social and cultural divisions? * What is the nature of the impact schools have on children and their families? * How can family-school-partnerships be fostered in a way that helps children? The chapter authors consider these questions and related issues, present different perspectives, highlight various aspects of the issues, and suggest widely differing answers. This volume's goal is to provide the reader with current information on what is known about family-school-community links, and to provoke new ways of thinking about these links and their implications for children's education and well-being.Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (Routledge Revivals)
By Zaven S. Khachaturian, Teresa S. Radebaugh. 1996
Published in 1996: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory disturbances and changes in personality and is associated with aging, although…
it can occur in people under 65. It is a progressive disease, painful to witness as the patient's health declines. Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, and Care, with its complete and authoritative discussions, will help you understand all facets of this complex disease. This book addresses a broad spectrum of topics ranging from diagnosis, causes, treatment, epidemiology, genetics, risk factors, and care and management. Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, and Care is intended for a diverse audience, including practitioners and students, family members, and everyone who is concerned about this disease.Personal Project Pursuit: Goals, Action, and Human Flourishing
By Brian R. Little, Susan D. Phillips, Katariina Salmela-Aro. 2007
Personal Project Pursuit is the first book to feature Brian Little's highly respected personal projects analysis (PPA), one of the…
pioneering theories in contemporary personality and motivational psychology. The book examines both the internal and external dynamics of personal goals and projects and clearly demonstrates that human flourishing is enhanced when individuals are engaged in the pursuit of personal projects. The book opens with the theory and methodologies of personal projects research. The historical perspective on the development of the two dominant research perspectives from personality and developmental psychology is explored. Section II examines the internal dynamics and competing demands of goal formulation and project inception. The third part accentuates the role that social ecologies play in shaping the nature and outcomes of personal projects. These chapters highlight the importance of interpersonal relationships, organizational contexts, and the societal and cultural expectations in affecting the pursuit of personal projects. Ideas for orchestrating the environment to enhance human flourishing are explored. Section IV demonstrates how personal projects can illuminate and enhance human flourishing, from psychological well being to physical health. The book concludes with applications for enhancing human flourishing from individual counseling to public policy. Personal Project Pursuit is intended for advanced students, researchers, and practitioners in personality, social, developmental, industrial/organizational, health, environmental, clinical and counseling psychology interested in motivation and well being. An excellent supplemental text for courses on personality, motivation, positive psychology, well being, personal and life span development, the book's applied focus will appeal to counselors and rehabilitation/occupational therapists.Learning and Cognition in Later Life (Routledge Library Editions: Psychology of Education)
By Ian Stuart-Hamilton, Frank Glendenning. 1995
Originally published in 1995, within the previous decade there had been significant developments in our understanding of the learning and…
motivation, together with the conceptual and cognitive development, of older adults. This understanding had been enhanced by findings from longitudinal studies which were now becoming available. These findings demonstrated the gains that had been made in research. In the past, inappropriately conceived studies have led to the perpetuation of myths and stereotypes about the intellectual development of older people. Special attention is paid in this book to changing perceptions of ageing and intelligence, learning aptitude, memory and intelligence testing. The important topic of ageing and wisdom is also discussed.Molecular Basis of Aging (CRC Press Revivals)
By Alvaro Macieira-Coelho. 1995
Using a new, integrative approach, Molecular Basis of Aging describes the aging phenomenon within mammalian organisms from the perspective of…
changes in information storage and coordination between hierarchical orders of structure. This unique approach provides the reader with a thorough insight into the evolution of molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ systems and processes in mammals. This informative volume contains up-to-date reviews of:Vivere la MENOPAUSA in modo rilassato
By Cosima Weise. 2020
Piccola guida per tutte le donne la cui menopausa è imminente, in corso e alla fine. INDICE Parte 1: Corpo…
e psiche durante la menopausa La menopausa nella donna – quando inizia una nuova fase della vita Ecco come riconoscere la menopausa Le fasi della menopausa Disturbi fisici durante la menopausa e che cosa si può fare al riguardo Menopausa in seguito a isterectomia Cambiamenti psichici durante la menopausa Parte 2: Vivere la menopausa con consapevolezza Suggerimenti per la gestione spirituale, rituale e consapevole della menopausa Addio alla fertilità Perché esiste la menopausa? Dai il benvenuto a una nuova fase della vita Invita la donna saggia che c’è in te a venire alla luce Da mamma al ruolo di nonna: coccola i nipoti con giudizio e sostieni i figli Approfondire il rapporto di coppia durante la menopausa Contribuisci a plasmare il tuo mondo esterno Condividi le tue esperienze, ma non fare la paternale Goditi la vita!Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity
By Nir Barzilai. 2020
How do some people avoid the slowing down, deteriorating, and weakening that plagues many of their peers decades earlier? Are…
they just lucky? Or do they know something the rest of us don’t? Is it possible to grow older without getting sicker? What if you could look and feel fifty through your eighties and nineties? Founder of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and one of the leading pioneers of longevity research, Dr. Nir Barzilai’s life’s work is tackling the challenges of aging to delay and prevent the onset of all age-related diseases including “the big four”: diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. One of Dr. Barzilai’s most fascinating studies features volunteers that include 750 SuperAgers—individuals who maintain active lives well into their nineties and even beyond—and, more importantly, who reached that ripe old age never having experienced cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or cognitive decline. In Age Later, Dr. Barzilai reveals the secrets his team has unlocked about SuperAgers and the scientific discoveries that show we can mimic some of their natural resistance to the aging process. This eye-opening and inspirational book will help you think of aging not as a certainty, but as a phenomenon—like many other diseases and misfortunes—that can be targeted, improved, and even cured.Critical Discourses of Old Age and Telecare Technologies
By Gizdem Akdur. 2020
This book makes an enquiry into policies surrounding old age and telecare. It contextualises telecare within the wider history of…
health and social care in England to build the case that there are grand narratives of old age embedded in policies. Divided into four sections, the book covers: • Connecting old age with telecare • A general review of old age and telecare • A critical enquiry into discourses and the identity of old age • Conclusions and future directions. The author highlights the manifestation of old age discourses in care policies, how they have been perpetuated yet also transformed in the context of telecare, and what this means about older people. The book will be of interest to students and academics in the fields of gerontology, sociology, old age studies, philosophy, social policy, health and social care policy, information systems, and critical theoreticiansGeriatric Rehabilitation addresses the fact that this is an age in which individuals have increasing longevity, better health care, education…
and expectations of health care which present new, increasing and even radical challenges to health care providers. The care of our older patients in rehabilitation settings demands the broad understanding of the key differences in strategies to care for older adults. The combined skills embraced in rehabilitation and geriatrics are presenting unprecedented opportunities for both fields to make substantive and even ground-breaking improvements in the lives of millions of older adults who entrust their lives to us. Rarely in one’s medical career are such opportunities so evident and achievable. Geriatric Rehabilitation edited by Dr. K. Rao Poduri, MD. FAAPMR draws on a distinguished group of authors who are the front-line providers of care to the older adults. This book presents the full spectrum of the unique care needs of older patients who need the combined skills of physical medicine and geriatrics. It provides an easily accessible means of acquiring and improving these new skills for all those involved in geriatric care.The Thanatology Community and the Needs of the Movement
By Austin H. Kutscher, Elizabeth J. Clark. 1992
Here is an excellent new book packed with state-of-the-art information on thanatology. It presents valuable insights on the history, current…
issues, and future directions for the modern death movement. This comprehensive volume is unique in that it offers multiple perspectives on the issues and problems facing the thanatology movement in the United States from well-known experts in a variety of fields, including nursing, psychology, death education, medicine, ethics, and suicide prevention. By crossing disciplinary boundaries, these authoritative contributors are able to critically examine the entire thanatological community and provide glimpses of an agenda for the 1990s. The Thanatology Community and the Needs of the Movement provides valuable insights on important issues in the field such as: ethical concerns in thanatology setting standards for the field of thanatology advocacy and empowerment for the dying, the bereaved, and their caregivers effective approaches to death education for professionals and for the public sector suicide prevention Individual chapters address such pertinent topics as educational needs in thanatology, the undervaluation of caregiving, policy legislation for issues facing the terminally ill or bereaved, and the care of children facing death. This groundbreaking book gives death educators, academic nurses, clergy, divinity school faculty, and academic and clinical psychologists the keys to advancing scholarship and practice in the field of thanatology. Its interdisciplinary focus facilitates better cooperation between academics and practitioners to ultimately enhance all services for the dying and bereaved.Downsizing: Confronting Our Possessions in Later Life
By Professor David Ekerdt. 2020
As life unfolds, things tend to accumulate. When older adults undergo health, residential, and marital changes, they will face a…
reckoning with their lifelong store of possessions—special, ordinary, and forgotten. Such a predicament now confronts tens of millions of Americans as the Baby Boom cohort passes into retirement and beyond. Despite what a thriving industry of clutter manuals tells us, for most older adults, downsizing is no simple task.Drawing on in-depth interviews with recent movers in over a hundred diverse U.S. households, David Ekerdt analyzes the downsizing process and what it says about the meaning and management of possessions. He details how households approach and accomplish downsizing, exploring the decision-making process and the effectiveness of different strategies. From an expert gerontological perspective, he considers the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social tasks that the process entails and the role of factors such as gender and class on the divestment of things. Ekerdt finds that despite the fatigue and emotional challenges people encounter, afterward they report satisfaction in having completed a downsizing and feel empowerment on the other side of the task. Offering an empathetic and practical look at one of life’s major transitions, Downsizing brings forward the voices of elders so that older adults, their families and friends, and practitioners working with older clients can understand and benefit from their experience.Physical Activity and Sport in Later Life: Critical Perspectives (Global Culture and Sport Series)
By Emmanuelle Tulle, Cassandra Phoenix. 2015
Why French Women Feel Young at 50 ... and how you can too: and how you can too
By Mylène Desclaux. 2018
In this witty and uplifting book Mylène Desclaux speaks tenderly and honestly about turning 50 and what it means for…
herself and for the other women in her entourage. 'By the time we're 50, we've generally done all the important things - career, family. Now we can re-centre and discover a new energy within ourselves. It's our time to blossom - we reprogramme gently. We revitalise. We realise that we are the mistresses of our own lives... The desire to do battle disappears. We feel calm. And we know we're going to have time to make the most of it, life being very long...'With acerbic French humour she distils the essence of getting the most out of your middle age and gives advice on everything from: * Relationships* Sex* Fashion* Dating* Skincare* Friendships* Kids* BeautyIn WHY FRENCH WOMEN FEEL YOUNG AT 50 you will learn how to take pleasure from the simple things in life and how to make the most of your fifties, the Parisian way.Men in Families: When Do They Get involved? What Difference Does It Make? (Penn State University Family Issues Symposia Series)
By Alan Booth, Ann C. Crouter. 1700
Recently, the roles of fathers and husbands in families have been recognized as important issues. They appear in legislation aimed…
at deadbeat dads, social movements including the Million Man March and Promise Keepers, in the development of advocacy groups, and in think tanks. Therefore, contemporary research on men in family relationships has very mixed results. Some studies show that fathers have small effects on child development and in preventing antisocial behavior, whereas others suggest no effects. Other research claims that the primary importance of men in families is in their role as providers. Although some studies state that the husbands' and fathers' most vital work occurs in new families, others indicate that it is when their offspring reach adolescence. Confusing the issue even further, labor market trends predict that men's family roles may diminish. Based on the presentations and discussions from a recent national symposium on men in families held at The Pennsylvania State University, this book addresses these issues. This is the only book that deals with men's involvement in families in a comprehensive way. Although several books focus on fathers alone or on a broader family perspective, this is the first book that deals with a variety of family roles on an interdisciplinary basis. Although most of the writers are psychologists or sociologists, there are key figures in history and anthropology who also make important contributions. As such, this volume will be useful to scholars, students, policy specialists, and family program administrators.Sleep and Ageing (Routledge Library Editions: Sleep and Dreams #7)
By Kevin Morgan. 1987
Sleeping patterns change with age, whether we are growing up, or growing old. While most people are prepared for the…
rapidly altering sleep patterns of growing children, the evidence suggests that many are unprepared for additional sleep changes in later life, either in themselves or in others. In this book, originally published in 1987, two research disciplines – social gerontology and sleep research – are brought together with the aim of providing a straightforward account of how sleep is changed and disrupted by the biological and social impact of ageing. Attention then focuses on the personal and clinical response to these changes. The use of sleeping drugs among elderly people is critically examined, and effective alternatives, including self-help practices and psychological therapies, are described. The influence of ageing on the recall and content of dreams is also considered. In the final chapter, the author comments on current styles of responding to sleep problems in old age and discusses the need and the scope for change. This book deals with topics of universal interest and provides valuable information for those professionally as well as personally concerned with sleep quality in later life, including health professionals (nurses, doctors, psychologists etc.) working with elderly people, gerontologists, and sleep researchers.Gerodontology Essentials for Health Care Professionals (Practical Issues in Geriatrics)
By Anastassia Kossioni. 2020
This book provides basic knowledge and skills for non-dental healthcare practitioners, helping them recognize the importance of oral health, perform…
initial oral health assessments, consult dentists when necessary, and offer preventive advice and counseling. As people age, they tend to refrain from routine dental care, while the number of consultations with non-dental healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists etc.) increases. However, few healthcare providers are adequately trained to assess oral problems. The relevance of this book is underscored by the recently published European policy recommendations on oral health in older adults by the European College of Gerodontology and the European Geriatric Medicine Society, which highlight the importance of the active involvement of non-dental primary care practitioners in oral health assessment and promotion. These two respected European Societies have identified a significant gap in education, practice and health policies and described the necessary action plans. This book helps to fill the educational gap identified in the recommendations and will be an invaluable tool for all healthcare providers working with older people.Models, Molecules and Mechanisms in Biogerontology: Cellular Processes, Metabolism and Diseases
By Pramod C. Rath. 2020
The book deals with basic cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with aging. It comprehensively describes the important genetic, epigenetic, biochemical…
and metabolic regulations during aging, as well as some important age-related diseases.The book is divided into four major sections for easy understanding. It takes the readers through the various aspects of aging in a story-like manner. Certain interventions for healthy aging such as dietary restriction, regular exercise and maintaining a balanced and peaceful life-style are also suggested by the experts. The book would be a companion for both beginners, as well as established researchers in the field. It would be useful for science education, research, clinical approach and policy making.Ageing Issues and Responses in India
By Mala Kapur Shankardass. 2020
This book discusses emerging issues concerning ageing in India, describes the multi-layered vulnerabilities of older adults in the context of…
health care and caregiving, and explores social, legal and economic perspectives. It also analyses the existing policies and programmes intended to address these age-related issues and assesses the importance of preventive geriatrics towards active ageing, as well as the current scenario of institutional care for the elderly in India. Gathering fifteen chapters written by leading researchers in the fields of geriatrics, social work, anthropology, sociology, psychiatry, economics, law and mental health, the book presents the latest findings on ageing-related topics such as elderly health, family change, old age homes, age friendly environments and the role of integrative medicine. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for researchers, academics, practitioners and policymakers in the areas of gerontology, demography and sociology, as well as all those interested in the study of ageing populations.Spezielle validierende Pflege: Emotion vor Kognition
By Sonja Scheichenberger, Brigitte Scharb. 2018
Das Buch stellt das von Brigitte Scharb entwickelte Pflegekonzept zur Befriedigung psychosozialer Grundbed rfnisse desorientierter hochbetagter Personen vor…
mit dem Ziel vorhandene Kompetenzen der Betroffenen zu f rdern bzw zu bewahren Das Konzept basiert auf einer pr zisen Dokumentation und Biographieerhebung unter Einsatz validierender Techniken nach Naomi Feil bzw Pflegema nahmen Diese vierte erweiterte und neu strukturierte Auflage ist gleichzeitig die erste die nach dem viel zu fr hen Tod von Brigitte Scharb entstand Sie orientiert sich dabei an den Darstellungen der vorangehenden Ausgaben wobei die Autorin Erg nzungen in den Grundlagen vorgenommen die spirituellen Bed rfnisse integriert die Pflegedokumentation auf die POP Diagnosen umgestellt und die Perspektiven der Betroffenen sowie Angeh rige n her beleuchtet hat Zahlreiche praktische Fallbeispiele illustrieren anschaulich wie ein entsprechendes Bed rfniskonzept erstellt und dokumentiert wird Das Buch richtet sich an station re und ambulante Pflegepersonen Altenbetreuung Heimhilfe sowie Betroffene und Angeh rigeDementia and Chronic Disease: Management of Comorbid Medical Conditions
By Angela Georgia Catic. 2020
This book is designed to guide all physicians in long-term care, in-, and outpatient settings who work with elders with…
co-current dementia and medical comorbidities. Chapters cover a wide range of challenging topics, including epidemiological data, evaluation and management techniques to optimize physical and cognitive function in patients with dementia, safety measures, and nonpharmacologic measures to support cognition. Chapters also discuss the unique aspects of managing the most common chronic diseases and the management of musculoskeletal pain in elders with dementia. Except for the introductory chapter, each chapter will include a case vignette to highlight some of the primary challenges of management of the particular chronic disease/condition in elders with dementia, making this an accessible and highly practical tool for medical professionals of all backgrounds.Written by experts in the field, Dementia and Chronic Disease is an excellent resource for all medical professionals treating patients with dementia, including geriatricians, family medicine physicians, social workers, nurses, hospitalists, and all others.