Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Primary care of the older adult Primary care of the older adult Joy A. Laramie,Mary M. Burke Multidisciplinary in its presentation, Primary Care for the Older Adult is written for professionals and examines the common conditions and problems faced by older people. The book covers clinical, s… OL20139385W
Suicide and the older adult Suicide and the older adult Antoon A. Leenaars Do we have the societal will to humanely provide for he needs of our older population? Are we willing to provide the support these people need even when they are terminally ill? Older adults have the… OL20592899W
Older adult friendship Older adult friendship Rebecca G. Adams,Rosemary Blieszner "This volume brings together the research and theory on friendship that has developed over the last two decades. Each chapter reviews, summarizes, integrates and elaborates on a specific aspect of th… OL20596962W
Contesting aging & loss Contesting aging & loss Janice Elizabeth Graham,Peter H. Stephenson "Disease and death are a part of life, but so too is being well. The lively voices found in this book are not shy about stating the ways in which the widely held notion that they are in decline has b… OL20775405W
Ḥoref ha-ʻoṭeh otanu Ḥoref ha-ʻoṭeh otanu Shulamith Shahar '... introducing a wide range of topics, data, and methodological approaches in order to offer a balanced picture... Shahar's volume is a good summary ... with useful notes and bibliography ... and t… OL3239299W
Adult Development and Aging Adult Development and Aging Susan Krauss Whitbourne "The Fifth Edition of Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives continues to provide psychologists with a fresh and engaging approach to the field of psychology of adult development a… OL3269896W
The graying of America The graying of America Donald H. Kausler "This second edition of The Graying of America greatly expands and updates the most comprehensive reference book on aging that is readily accessible to the lay reader.". "Featuring nontechnical lang… OL3749971W
The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide Caroline Tapp-McDougall Expert Solutions to Help You Make the Best Decisions for Your Loved Ones Providing eldercare while holding down a stressful job and a busy home life is a recipe for burnout. It is the worst climat… OL8208257W