Today the number of people who require some form of long-term care is rapidly increasing... Læs mere
Presents a review of research in educational psychology and applied cognitive science. This book examines the role of science in education.
Assists mental health professionals at various levels of career development in their effective production of forensic reports. This title... Læs mere
With a growing population comes an increased need to recognize the medical and psychological needs of older adults and their families, particularly towards the end of life. This guide describes the challenges such persons and families present to those providing end of life care.
Reviews, summarizes, and integrates a diverse literature on the topic of retirement. Organized around three phases of the retirement process - pre-retirement,... Læs mere
Reviews information about how older adults successfully experience the aging process and how they feel about and live with chronic illnesses.... Læs mere
Based on the Pathways to Life Quality longitudinal research study, this book explores the ways in which older adults'... Læs mere
Provides advice, case studies, a variety of assessment tools, instructional guidelines, and practical exercises to educate nursing home staff about care of the dying. A multidisciplinary focus outlines important roles for staff members in providing competent end-of-life care.
Bringing together critical thinking and addiction work, this book offers the tools to think critically and make better decisions. It helps to learn:... Læs mere
Presents a fresh view of the development of Orem's theory of self care deficit over a forty-year period, along with its ramifications for nursing education and practice.
Moving beyond simply describing the differences between custodial and noncustodial grandparents, this volume places helping efforts with grandparents in theoretical, empirical, and pragmatic contexts.
Presents a multitude of variables that potentially affect the results of neuropsychological tests. Following a general discussion of neuropsychological constructs known to impact performance on neuropsychological tests, this title presents an empirical approach to assessment.