Handbook of Gerontology – Evidence–Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy
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Handbook of Gerontology – Evidence–Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy

Handbook of Gerontology – Evidence–Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy


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A multidisciplinary resource that combines the latest research with the best practices for working with older adults The Handbook of Gerontology: Evidence-Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy provides an essential source of important theoretical and applied information on gerontology for all mental health professionals interested in optimizing the health and well-being of older adults. Interdisciplinary and incorporating the most current evidence-based practices in its focus, this timely book considers the many factors that affect the way this growing population experiences the world-and provides a positive and proactive guide to administering care. Integrating the latest research findings with important practice implications for working with an older client population, the Handbook of Gerontology draws on a multidisciplinary team of expert contributors who provide coverage and insight into a diverse range of topics, including: A global perspective on aging Elder abuse Family caregiving Parenting grandchildren Depression Substance abuse Alzheimer's disease Successful aging and personality Biological and cognitive aspects and theories of aging An exceptional resource for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and students, the Handbook of Gerontology is essential reading for anyone who works with older adults.

Table of Contents:
Preface. About the Editors. Contributors. P ART I: INTRODUCTION. 1 Global Aging ( Karen M. Sowers and William S. Rowe ). P ART II: EVIDENCE-BASED THEORY. 2 Biological Aspects and Theories of Aging ( Laura J. Pankow and Jeffrey M. Solotoroff ). 3 Cognitive and Affective Theories of Adult Development ( Bert Hayslip Jr. and Benjamin P. Chapman ). 4 Personality Theories of Successful Aging ( Natalie C. Ebner and Alexandra M. Freund ). 5 Wisdom, Life Longings, and Optimal Development ( Susanne Scheibe, Ute Kunzmann, and Paul B. Baltes ). 6 Sociological Approaches to Understanding Age and Aging ( Debra A. Street ). P ART III: EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PRACTICE. 7 Health Promotion ( Jill Bradshaw and Waldo C. Klein ). 8 Disability ( Elizabeth Lightfoot ). 9 Sleep Disturbances ( Mary Ann Leitz ). 10 Sexuality and Intimacy ( Linda J. Brock and Glen Jennings ). 11 Depression ( Leslie Hasche and Nancy Morrow-Howell ). 12 Substance Abuse ( Noell L. Rowan and Anna C. Faul ). 13 Alzheimer's Disease ( Masahiro Shigeta and Akira Homma ). 14 Grief and Bereavement ( Robert O. Hansson, Bert Hayslip Jr., and Margaret S. Stroebe ). P ART IV: EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PRACTICE. 15 Parenting Grandchildren ( Hwa-Ok Hannah Park and Jan Steven Greenberg ). 16 Family Caregiving ( Rhonda J. V. Montgomery, Jeannine M. Rowe, and Karl Kosloski ). 17 Community- and Facility-Based Care ( Gretchen E. Alkema, Kathleen H. Wilber, and Susan M. Enguidanos ). 18 Elder Abuse ( Patricia Brownell and Gina R. Rosich ). 19 Health Decisions and Directives about the End of Life ( Jay Wolfson and Rebecca Morgan ). PART V: CONCLUSION. 20 Global Challenges for an Aging Population ( Jeanette C. Takamura ). Author Index. Subject Index.

About the Author :
James A. Blackburn , PHD, is a Professor and former Dean of the School of Social Work at Hunter College and a former Dean of the School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a member of the Gerontological Society of America, the National Council on Family Relations, the Council on Social Work Education, and the American Psychological Association. Catherine N. Dulmus , PHD, is Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research at the University of Buffalo, The State University of New York. She is coeditor of several social work journals and has authored or edited a number of books, including Essentials of Child Welfare, Handbook of Preventive Interventions for Children and Adolescents, Handbook of Preventive Interventions for Adults, and The Social Work and Human Services Treatment Planner, all published by Wiley.

Review :
"...the Handbook is one of the best in providing comprehensive, thoughtful coverage of theory, practice and policy, and differentiates itself from other handbooks with its important focus on evidence-based information. The section on evidence-based practice provides highly relevant information about common clinical issues, often with the helpful inclusion of case studies and recommendations for specific interview questions and clinical measures. It fuels the type of holistic and flexible thinking that is foundational to advancing our understanding and treatment of older adults." ( PsycCRITIQUES , February 2008)


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  • ISBN-13: 9781118269640
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 250 mm
  • No of Pages: 600
  • Weight: 666 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1118269640
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jan 2012
  • Binding: Other digital
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Width: 150 mm


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