The debate over national health insurance has renewed attention on the health and health care utilization of the elderly. This work spans the range of... Læs mere
Aging is a universal experience, and an individual one. But it is also a cultural phenomenon. This collection draws on research from around the world to explore how cultural context shapes and defines aging process. It examines differing ethnic groups in United States.
Offers a variety of insights into ways of maximizing choice, independence, and well-being, and minimizing the emotional stunting often associated with institutionalization. This book examines both imaginative institutional programs and such alternatives as community maintenance.
Robert Butler's call for life reviews has exerted a key influence on the way gerontologists have looked at reminiscence and remembering. This work brings... Læs mere
Helps you recognise the continuity that runs across the generations from grandparents to grandchildren. This work provides a clear perspective on the actual experiences of the lives of our family and friends.