Social gerontology : a multidisciplinary perspective /
Hooyman, Nancy R.
Social gerontology : a multidisciplinary perspective / - 9th ed., int. ed. - Boston, MA : Allyn & Bacon, c2011. - xxv, 788 p. : ill., plates ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.
The Growth of social gerontology -- Aging in other countries and across cultures in the United States -- The social consequences of physical aging-- Managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being in old age -- Cognitive changes with aging -- Personality and mental health in old age -- Love, intimacy and sexuality in old age -- Social theories of aging -- The Importance of social supports : family, friends, neighbors, and communities -- Opportunity and challenges of informal caregiving -- Living arrangements and social interactions -- Productive aging : paid and nonpaid roles and activities -- Death, dying, bereavement and widowhood -- The resilience of elders of color -- The Resilience of older women -- Social policies to address social problems -- Health and long-term care policy and programs
0205763138 (alk. paper) 9780205763139 9780205763139 (alk. paper) 020552561X (alk. paper) 9780205525614 (alk. paper)
Gerontology.
Aging.
Older people--United States.
305.26 / HOO
Social gerontology : a multidisciplinary perspective / - 9th ed., int. ed. - Boston, MA : Allyn & Bacon, c2011. - xxv, 788 p. : ill., plates ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.
The Growth of social gerontology -- Aging in other countries and across cultures in the United States -- The social consequences of physical aging-- Managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being in old age -- Cognitive changes with aging -- Personality and mental health in old age -- Love, intimacy and sexuality in old age -- Social theories of aging -- The Importance of social supports : family, friends, neighbors, and communities -- Opportunity and challenges of informal caregiving -- Living arrangements and social interactions -- Productive aging : paid and nonpaid roles and activities -- Death, dying, bereavement and widowhood -- The resilience of elders of color -- The Resilience of older women -- Social policies to address social problems -- Health and long-term care policy and programs
0205763138 (alk. paper) 9780205763139 9780205763139 (alk. paper) 020552561X (alk. paper) 9780205525614 (alk. paper)
Gerontology.
Aging.
Older people--United States.
305.26 / HOO