Gerontology Arena

Decision Making near the End of Life

Issues, Developments, and Future Directions

• Edited by James L. Werth Jr., and Dean Blevins.

Published October 2008

Decision Making near the End of Life provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments that have impacted decision-making processes within the field of end-of-life care. The most current developments in all aspects of major underlying issues such as public attitudes, the impact of media,…
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Care-Giving in Dementia

Research and Applications Volume 4

• Edited by Bère M. L. Miesen, and Gemma M. M. Jones.

Published September 2006

Volume 4 of Care-Giving in Dementia builds on previous volumes to continue to make a significant contribution to establishing a knowledge base for the developing field of care-giving in dementia. The editors bring together contributions from leading practitioners and researchers to bring the…
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Ethnicity and the Dementias

• Edited by Gwen Yeo, and Dolores Gallager-Thompson.

Published July 2006

In recent years, the literature on the topic of ethnic and racial issues in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has increased dramatically. At the same time, the need for cultural competence in all of geriatric care, including dementia care, is increasingly being acknowledged. Researchers and…
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Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents

What Care Receivers Want

• By Cheryl A. Kuba.

Published March 2006

Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents proposes an entirely unique approach to the field of gerontology, giving dependent care receivers a voice. Caregivers will be made aware of what care receivers truly want during life's final chapters. Exploring issues of housing, spirituality, personal…
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Talking Over the Years

A Handbook of Dynamic Psychotherapy with Older Adults

• Edited by Sandra Evans, and Jane Garner.
• Foreword by Ruth Porter.

Published July 2004

How can we work effectively with older people? What contribution can be made by the field of psychodynamics? It is now recognised that older adults can benefit from psychodynamic therapy and that psychodynamic concepts can help to illuminate the thorny issues of aging and the complications of later…
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Care-Giving in Dementia V3

Research and Applications Volume 3

• Edited by Gemma M. M. Jones, and Bère L. Miesen.

Published June 2004

The first two volumes of Care-Giving in Dementia integrated up-to-date neurobiological information about dementia with specific developments in care-giving. Taking the same multidisciplinary approach, and drawing contributions from leading practitioners, this third volume will prove invaluable to…
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Social Work Practice with the Asian American Elderly

• By Namkee G Choi.

Published June 2002

This fascinating book addresses the cultures and concerns of five major ethnic groups: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian, and Vietnamese. Social Work Practice with the Asian-American Elderly examines the diverse needs of this rapidly growing population. It suggests interventions and…
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Psychological Therapies with Older People

Developing Treatments for Effective Practice

• Edited by Jason Hepple, Jane Pearce and Philip Wilkinson.
• Foreword by Mike Hobbs.

Published April 2002

Sigmund Freud believed that psychoanalysis (and other forms of therapy) was not suitable for people over 50 years of age. In Psychological Therapies with Older People, the authors demonstrate the value of a range of psychological interventions with older people, showing that it is 'not too late' to…
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Cognitive Rehabilitation in Dementia

A Special Issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

• Edited by Linda Clare, and Robert T. Woods.

Published July 2001

The relevance of cognitive rehabilitation for people with dementia is becoming increasingly accepted by researchers and practitioners in the field. This special issue draws together examples of state-of-the-art research and systematic review by experts in this exciting and growing area.The…
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Aging and Developmental Disability

Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications

• By Joy Hammel, and Susan Nochajski.

Published March 2001

Aging and Developmental Disability: Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications explores research findings and their implications for practice in relation to normative and disability-related aging experiences and issues. This valuable book discusses the effectiveness of specific…
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