Environments in an Aging Society: Autobiographical Perspectives in Envir
Through the autobiographical perspectives of preeminent researchers and scholars of Environmental Gerontology, this state-of-the-art annual review examines the broad range of topics that comprise this interdisciplinary field. The writings trace the growth and evolution of Environmental Gerontology and provide understanding of, and insights on, the ......
Men's Health and Aging: Contemporary Issues, Emerging Perspectives, and
Focuses on men's health and aging. Cutting-edge chapters discuss the different complex factors that can lead to advancing our understanding on older men's health. The volume is organised in two sections: contemporary issues, and emerging perspectives about men's health and aging.
Focuses on economic inequality in later life. Cutting-edge chapters discuss the factors that can lead to advancing our understanding of economic inequalities. The volume includes perspectives on the changing pathways in later life, retirement income and security, race and associated advantages and disadvantages, and social rights for the elderly.
Volume 1. History and Status of the Field and Perspectives on Aging; Vo
In two volumes, the APA Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology offers a well-balanced scientist-practitioner approach, with chapters that succinctly review empirical research across a broad range of areas and offer practical approaches for the application of theory to everyday practice with the aging population. The handbook reviews the history of ......
Shows mental health providers how to expand their practice in order to treat older adults. Chapters describe tools and techniques for assessing and treating common conditions that practitioners encounter when working with older adults, including depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and prescription drug misuse.
With the goal of alleviating the paucity of knowledge about advanced dementia, and helping to improve the care and services that are increasingly needed for the growing numbers of people living with dementia-type diseases, this book provides evidence-based measurement scales for use by researchers and care providers who are seeking to improve our ......
Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care
Presents practical guidelines for operating assisted living facilities. It provides advice on hiring and training staff, architecture and space management, and more. It is organized to cover the essential aspects of management, including organization; human resources; business and finance; environment; and resident care.
Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care
Provides the most up to date and essential knowledge on assisted living and residential care. The book empowers current and future assisted living administrators to employ effective practices, understand model programs, and learn the necessary tools and tips to maximize the overall health, safety, and comfort of residents in their care.
Practice Questions for RC/AL Administrator Certification/Licensure
Contains more than 300 practice questions and answers!Assisted Living Administration and Management Review is the first practical question-based study guide for anyone preparing for certification or licensure exams in residential care and assisted living (RC/AL) administration. Organized according to the original five domains of practice ......
