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Senior Pursuits

Author : Roberta Sandler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780963346124
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (461 download)

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Download or read book Senior Pursuits written by Roberta Sandler and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten percent of the United States population over the age of sixty-five live in Florida. SENIOR PURSUITS captures the vitality & ingenuity of thirty-two of these older adults--getting involved in their community, helping others, furthering their education, or finding creative outlets. Each chapter describes how these senior adults discovered their pursuits. Many gained insight & help from organizations, agencies, & publications, which are listed in an extensive resource section. According to U.S. Senator Bob Graham, "SENIOR PURSUITS illustrates that seniors are one of Florida's great natural resources...." Dr. Michael Salamon says, "This book...is clearly beneficial for both specialists in the field as well as the clients they serve....Even if you are not a resident I recommend this book for your library. This is one of the best books of the genre." SENIOR PURSUITS is an inspiration & guide for those beginning endeavors & those still searching. Author Roberta Sandler is an award winning freelance writer whose articles appear in THE NEW YORK TIMES, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, THE MIAMI HERALD, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, LADIES HOME JOURNAL, & elsewhere. Distributed through Baker & Taylor, Southern Book Service, Quality Books, or the publisher, Valiant Press, P.O. Box 330568, Miami, FL 33233, (305) 665-1889.

Free Time Activities

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Free Time Activities written by and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Retirement Roles and Activities: Background

Author : Gordon F. Streib
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Retirement Roles and Activities: Background written by Gordon F. Streib and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Aging and Diversity

Author : Chandra M. Mehrotra
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1135928290
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Aging and Diversity written by Chandra M. Mehrotra and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition has been completely rewritten and includes chapters that address key topics in diversity and aging: research methods, psychological aging; health beliefs, behaviors, and services; health disparities; informal and formal care for older persons; work and retirement; religious affiliation and spirituality; and death, dying, and bereavement. Taking a broad view of diversity, Mehrotra and Wagner discuss elements of diversity such as gender, race or ethnicity, religious affiliation, social class, rural-urban community location and sexual orientation. Including these elements allows them to convey some of the rich complexities of our diverse culture - complexities that provide both challenges to meet the needs of diverse population and opportunities to learn how to live in a pluralistic society. Throughout the book, Mehrotra and Wagner present up-to-date knowledge and scholarship in a way that engages readers in active learning. Rather than simply transmitting information, the authors place ongoing emphasis on developing readers’ knowledge and skills; fostering higher order thinking and encouraging exploration of personal values and attitudes. Distinctive features of the book include: Opening vignettes for each chapter that present a sampling of how the issues to be discussed apply to diverse elders. Active learning experiences that invite readers to interview diverse elders, conduct internet searches, and give an analysis of a case study. Quizzes at the end of the chapters help readers ascertain the extent to which they have learned the material; the key for each quiz includes details about correct and incorrect responses so that additional learning can occur. Aging and Diversity Online boxes interspersed throughout the book provide internet resources that readers may use to find new research and publications. Suggested readings and audiovisual resources given at the end of each chapter serve as a guide to additional information on topics covered in the chapter. This approach of presenting the material will help the readers understand and apply key concepts and principles in ways that will not only improve the lives of older people they serve, but will also enhance their own aging experience.

Community Resources for Older Adults

Author : Robbyn R. Wacker
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544302932
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Community Resources for Older Adults written by Robbyn R. Wacker and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change, Fourth Edition, by Robbyn Wacker and Karen Roberto, provides an in-depth review of policy and programs for the "aging network," answering such key questions as "How have programs for older adults evolved?" "Who uses these resources?" "How are they delivered?" and "What challenges do service providers face in meeting the needs of the aging baby-boom generation?" To give students the foundational knowledge they need to meet the needs of their older clients, the authors provide a theoretical framework for understanding the forces that shape older adults' likelihood to seek assistance, include in-depth reviews of the current body of empirical literature in each program area, and discuss the challenges programs and services will face in the future.

Drama Activities With Older Adults

Author : Anne Thurman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135848262
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Drama Activities With Older Adults written by Anne Thurman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lead older adults in creative drama activities. This practical handbook provides step-by-step instructions for conducting over 50 introductory activities to stimulate the senses, awaken the imagination, activate body movement, encourage interaction, and stimulate verbal communication with the elderly. Written primarily for activity, recreation, and program directors of community/day care centers and in retirement homes who have some interest in drama but no formal training, Drama Activities With Older Adults features a wide array of group work skills. A number of complete model session plans are included which feature objectives, lists of materials needed, procedures for setting up the dramatic situation, and methods for evaluation.

Aging

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging written by and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Senior English Activities

Author : Walter Wilbur Hatfield
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Senior English Activities written by Walter Wilbur Hatfield and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Growing Older

Author : Ian Robert Patterson
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1845930657
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book Growing Older written by Ian Robert Patterson and published by CABI. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the latest research this book examines the tourism and leisure needs of older people. Chapters review the particular behaviors, characteristics and special requirements of the senior market and provide examples of good practice and service provision. The book highlights how important an understanding of this emerging market is to tourism and leisure providers. It also suggests ways to effectively market to and provide for this expanding group in the future.

Positive Ageing

Author : Nilanjana Sanyal
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 100029918X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Positive Ageing written by Nilanjana Sanyal and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a kaleidoscopic view of the positive layers of ageing as well as key interventions that can help generate and maintain positivity and well-being among the elderly. It explores the connections of ageing with spirituality, nature and existentialism, and leisure to encourage creativity, individuation, happiness, and emotional detachment. It further examines various interventions such as end-of-life care, mindfulness and yoga, retrospection, life review, and so on, which may improve the overall quality of life by promoting the health of the elderly individual. The book focuses on authentic ageing, transpersonal gerontology, the concept of the elder child, geriatric interventions, and caregiving, and suggests practical improvements in health and facilities for the elderly. It also covers aspects of the inner life of the prolonged ailing or dying person from a mental health perspective and emphasizes the value of positive ageing. A guide to applied geriatrics and geriatric psychology, with its simple style and clear methods in end-to-end praxis, the book shows how mental well-being can be fostered in the elderly to help them find meaning and purpose in old age. This book will interest students, teachers, and researchers of psychology, positive psychology, geropsychology and gerontological studies, sociology and social work, public health, medical education, and geriatric nursing. It will also be useful to practitioners including psychologists, counsellors, gerontologists, mental health professionals and NGOs working with the elderly, and the interested reader.

Senior Centers

Author : Beverly Ann Beisgen
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826117045
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Senior Centers written by Beverly Ann Beisgen and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the authors' years of experience in working with older adults, this book describes how to create a successful senior community center. The chapters are chock-full of ideas, insights, and suggestions for activities applicable in a wide range of settings including assisted living facilities, adult day living centers, residential facilities, and recreational programs. The book features real-life vignettes that bring the text to life, providing readers with the opportunity to see how older adults benefit from senior centers.

Senior Services Today

Author : Ashley Brooks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538148838
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Senior Services Today written by Ashley Brooks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior citizens (frequently referred to by the more inclusive term “older adults”) are one of the largest and fastest growing demographics in the world. Public libraries have a duty to serve these individuals with the same level of care and opportunity for participation that is afforded to younger generations. This book explores older adults’ values and needs and describes the many ways libraries can serve them in effective ways. Senior Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a comprehensive guide to library services for this important community. Chapters cover these critical areas: Engaging Older Adults in Library Programs and Services Understanding Demographic Differences Marketing to Older Adults: Strategies Programming Ideas for Older Adults in the Modern Age Enhancing Technology Accessibility for Older Adults Community Outreach: Serving Outside the Library Specialty Collections Items Continuing the Library’s Relationship with an Aging Population While many times libraries tend to allocate budget and funding to flashier, brighter programs aimed at a more youthful audiences, this book shows how and why that same enthusiasm should be applied to crafting an engaging senior services plan. Gone are the conventional days of bingo and knitting circles; while those programs certainly have their place, this books aims to show that seniors also crave fun experiences alongside opportunities to make their own lives easier and more stress free-- and to illuminates how libraries can strike this balance by offering an enriching senior services roster.

Aging

Author : Harry R. Moody
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544371691
Total Pages : 621 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Aging written by Harry R. Moody and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2022 Textbook & Academic Authors Association′s The McGuffey Longevity Award Aging: Concepts and Controversies is structured to encourage a style of teaching and learning that goes beyond conveying facts and methods. This innovative text focuses on controversies and questions rather than on assimilating facts or creating a single "correct" view about aging or older people. Drawing on their extensive expertise, authors Harry R. Moody and Jennifer R. Sasser first provide an overview of aging in three domains: aging over the life course, health care, and socioeconomic trends. Each section then includes data and conceptual frameworks, helping students to make sense of the controversies and understand their origin, engage in critical thinking, and develop their own views. The Tenth Edition of this hallmark textbook includes amplified discussions focused on differences, diversity, structural inequalities, and inclusion, as well as contemporary issues, including climate change and immigration. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.

Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation written by and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Aging, Society, and the Life Course

Author : Leslie A. Morgan, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082612173X
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Aging, Society, and the Life Course written by Leslie A. Morgan, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This] book’s unfading preoccupation with social context, social processes, and social structures distinguishes itself and greatly contributes to the discourse in gerontology." -The Gerontologist This classic text, now in its fifth edition, is distinguished by its emphasis on social context, social processes, and social structures as part of a broader understanding of the sociology of aging and the life course. Presenting an objective view of the realities of aging, both positive and negative, the book examines aging from micro/macro, personal, community, societal, and global perspectives. This fifth edition describes important changes in the field of social gerontology and the growth in such topics as diversity, global aging, and the life course. It addresses major shifts in public policy, social institutions, and aging-related programming initiatives. There is a strong focus on the changing landscape of aging, particularly in regard to social engagement, employment and lifelong learning, enhanced health and independence, and livable communities for people of all ages. Additionally, the book includes new information on the Affordable Care Act and end-of-life issues. The text is uniquely organized, featuring theoretical discussions in each chapter and topical essays between chapters. Critical thinking and review questions foster an in-depth understanding of the material. Written in an engaging style, the text is for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students; it is also used effectively in introductory gerontology classes. In addition to an Instructor's Manual, the fifth edition now includes Power- Point slidesNEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION: Provides updated data on aging and baby boomers in the United States and worldwide Presents expanded focus on baby boomers' impact on the larger society Discusses major public policy changes and innovative services and programs affecting older adults Uses detailed examples to illustrate the challenges of sorting out age, period, and cohort effects in research on aging Covers the Affordable Care Act and up-to-date information on Medicare Features new information on end-of-life issues Presents provocative essays on positive and contemporary issues not typically covered, including love, sex, creativity, media representations, LGBT aging, and crime Focuses on enhanced health and independence and aging-in-place initiatives Provides learning objectives in each chapter and web-based extracurricular activities Includes PowerPoint slides in addition to an Instructor's Manual

In Pursuit of Justice

Author : Ralph Nader
Publisher : Seven Stories Press
ISBN 13 : 9781583226292
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book In Pursuit of Justice written by Ralph Nader and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ralph Nader is one of America’s most controversial—and uncompromising— public figures. He is a man on a mission who believes that taking on the powers that be involves more than just talking about it—it also means taking action. From car safety in the 1960s to opposition to the World Trade Organization in the 1990s, Nader’s work has increased government responsiveness to citizens, served as a check against the abuse of power by big business, and shaped the political consciousness of a nation. Nader’s sense of mission is infused in all of his work, especially his weekly columns. In Pursuit of Justice, a collection of Nader’s most recent, trenchant articles written in the years immediately following the publication of The Ralph Nader Reader, Nader addresses a broad array of issues, among them: corporate crime and power, government accountability, media control, consumer rights, healthcare, congressional reform, nuclear power and energy, racial discrimination, poverty, food and drug safety, air and water pollution, fair taxation, product liability protection, union democracy, living family wage, unfair lending practices, community radio, industrial hemp, banking, pension law, telecommunications and the importance of character. Nader has even sponsored consumer initiatives to reform university governance, educational testing, daily newspapers, women's health care, legal services, and professional sports—all of which are reflected in these sharp and sometimes humorous essays. As informative as it is pleasurable to read, section after section of In Pursuit of Justice slices through government and corporate propaganda and reveals the corruption, bias and injustice that all too often connect politics with big business, thereby impeding the pursuit of justice. Collecting more than one hundred of his most recent writings, In Pursuit of Justice conveys Nader's inimitable sense of both the global political economy and our nation's democratic promise.

Innovations in Activities for the Elderly

Author : David Cook
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317840445
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Innovations in Activities for the Elderly written by David Cook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete directions for programming and reasons for developing and refining such programs.