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Social gerontology : a multidisciplinary perspective /

By: Hooyman, Nancy R.
Contributor(s): Kiyak, H. Asuman, 1951-.
Publisher: Boston, MA : Allyn & Bacon, c2011Edition: 9th ed., int. ed.Description: xxv, 788 p. : ill., plates ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0205763138 (alk. paper); 9780205763139; 9780205763139 (alk. paper); 020552561X (alk. paper); 9780205525614 (alk. paper).Subject(s): Gerontology | Aging | Older people -- United StatesDDC classification: 305.26
Contents:
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
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Standard Loan Standard Loan ATU Sligo Yeats Library Main Lending Collection 305.26 HOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0076308
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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

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