End of Life and Long Term Care

A Journey Called Aging presents an insightful exploration of the years between the entry into older adulthood and death. This text examines the significant changes and major landmarks of older persons between 60 and 90. Grounded by a developmental framework based on empirical research, this book pre..

A Journey Called Aging presents an insightful exploration of the years between the entry into older adulthood and death. This text examines the significant changes and major landmarks of older persons between 60 and 90. Grounded by a developmental framework based on empirical research, this book pre..

Here is the first detailed study of the economic, social, and administrative implications for the establishment of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Leaders in the field of optional living arrangements for the elderly examine models of continuing care retirement communities throughout ..

Lead older adults in creative drama activities. This practical handbook provides step-by-step instructions for conducting over 50 introductory activities to stimulate the senses, awaken the imagination, activate body movement, encourage interaction, and stimulate verbal communication...

Exercise Programming for Older Adults is a valuable guidebook for ensuring that exercise programming attains a balance between the three major physical components of aerobic, strength, and flexibility training—and that each component is properly administered. The guidelines presented reveal ho..

Exercise Programming for Older Adults is a valuable guidebook for ensuring that exercise programming attains a balance between the three major physical components of aerobic, strength, and flexibility training—and that each component is properly administered. The guidelines presented reveal ho..

This is a practical and accessible guide for those supervising case managers, personal care providers, and interns working in community services and long-term care of older persons. This updated edition expands its focus by offering the latest ideas and proven "practice wisdom" for handling many of ..

The Handbook of Thanatology is the most authoritative volume in the field, providing a single source of up-to-date scholarship, research, and practice implications.  The handbook is the recommended resource for preparation for the prestigious certificate in thanatology (CT) and fellow in thanatology..

Aging adults need to live in settings that reflect their individual capabilities. Housing Choices and Well-Being of Older Adults: Proper Fit addresses the challenge of matching the attributes of residential settings for older adults with the competence of the people who live in them. This informativ..

This book provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the best available evidence from the viewpoint of those living with dementia, and in the context of global policy drivers on ageing and health, as well as technological advances...

This book provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the best available evidence from the viewpoint of those living with dementia, and in the context of global policy drivers on ageing and health, as well as technological advances...

This guide presents a unique look at the lives of midlife and older LGBT people. It reviews various “life arenas” in which midlife and older LGBT persons exist, and examines the problems with which they cope. It addresses the lives of this unique group—from their sexual identities to their family an..