Psychology of ageing Books

This volume, the result of the second annual Summer Institute sponsored by the Family Research Consortium, focuses on family transitions--both normative and non-normative. The subject of family transitions has been a central concern of the consortium...

The papers presented in this volume seek to illuminate relationships among the cognitive style of field dependence- independence and biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human functioning across the life span. The book begins by...

Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time...

This unique text encourages young adults to reflect on their prospective longevity for setting goals and making decisions, become aware of the aspirations and concerns of other generations, and consider personal direction in relation to peer group norms.

Human nature and all its complexity lend themselves to inspection and introspection. Quick snapshots of the various aspects of the human condition provide food for thought.A provocative book offering insights on concepts ranging from psychological...

The greatest tool for the prevention of age-related disease is also one of the medical community's most closely held secrets: Hormone Replacement Therapy.Hormones assist you in the prevention of chronic disease and senile degeneration. Unfortunately,...

Alzheimer's/Dementia is out there in our world and creating distress and sadness in the lives of millions of people every day, and more in years to come. The number of people with this disease is staggering-MILLIONS! Who is going to be taking care of...

I'm excited to share with you my latest book, Defying Age: The Ultimate Guide to Living a Long and Healthy Life. As a health and wellness expert, I've spent years researching and compiling the most effective strategies and techniques for healthy aging...

Mental health is simply the sanity of the mind.It is very important to take good care of our health especially our mental health - it impacts every aspect of our lives, whether we're aware of it or not. It not only affects how we think and feel, but also...

The Modern Young Man's Guide to Manhood is your roadmap to manhood with unfiltered plain talk. Some of it is controversial, but if you want the truth, that is just how it is sometimes. This book covers the heavy topics that every man must master:- Mental...

Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über die Symptomatik bei demenziell bedingten Sprachstörungen, eine praxisorientierte Anleitung zur Durchführung von Fördermaßnahmen sowie linguistisch fundierte Übungen zur Erfassung der zentralen Bereiche beginnender...

Discover the fascinating world of aging with Understanding Aging: A Comprehensive Guide to the Biological, Social, and Psychological Aspects of Getting Older. This comprehensive book delves into the definition and importance of aging, explores the...

Men's Stories for a Change records and analyses stories written by a group of older men who met over thirteen years to share memories about ageing and masculinity. So here there are stories of love and sex, bodily change, crisis and disturbance, politics...

As people grow older, cultural issues arise. Recognizing how social influences guide and restrict people leads to a better understanding of one's self and helps people as they age. The Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and...

Any agenda for family research in the 1990s must take seriously a contextual approach to the study of family relationships. The editors and contributors to this volume believe that the richness in family studies over the next decade will come from...

Beset with health problems, loss, and a peculiar sense of unfamiliarity after retirement, the paths for some through the golden years is at times rocky. But for others, caring for family, loving grandchildren, celebrating friendships, enjoying hobbies,...

Your attitude makes or breaks you in life. We all have attitudes that are toxic and damaging to our lives, and we all have healthy attitudes that help us to experience life in full.Have you ever wondered what the worst, most toxic attitudes are? Have you...

Aging and Social Policy in the United States guides students through an exploration of social policies and policymaking that address the needs of older adults and their families. It situates the experiences of older adults in the context of their...

What happens if you have everything, but you still feel empty?Robert Althuis's life began as a fairy tale-successful career, amazing wife, tremendous wealth-until it all fell apart. His relentless pursuit of more had ruined his life.Never Enoughitis...

Caregiving has emerged as a critical issue in the second half of the life cycle. With the growth of the older population, there have been dramatic increases in the number of people needing care and assistance. The responsibility for care typically falls...

The majority of people will now spend about one-third of their lives as grandparents, yet developmental psychologists have largely ignored the nature of the grandparental role, and the influence which grandparents can have on grandchildren. Originally...

Die Bedeutung mentaler Faktoren rückt bei sportlichen Leistungen aller Art immer stärker in den Fokus. Dieses Werk bereitet die entscheidenden psychologischen Aspekte anschaulich auf und bietet zahlreiche praxisnahe Übungen zur Steigerung der mentalen...

There are many resources on the topic of Retirement, already.  Most of them address the financial considerations.This is important to the Retirement decision.  If we don’t have enough income, Retirement will be problematic.This book...

Un-Usual People is a part-memoir, part-instructional manual consisting of evidence-based premises, patient and caregiver stories, suggestions on required knowledge and skills, and solutions used in the art and act of providing healthcare. The subjects...

Thrive Through Menopause is a ground-breaking book by Dr. Daniela Steyn, a renowned hospitalist, female health specialist and associate professor at McMaster University.This book offers readers an up-to-date, comprehensive resource on one of life's...

This open access book takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic understanding of late old age, and situates the aged person within the context of family, caregivers, clinical and other institutions. All through the book, the author...

Methodological Issues in Aging Research is the first volume in the "Notre Dame Series on Quantitative Methodology." This new series provides practical training on the latest quantitative methods used in social and behavioral research. Each volume...

This book's main goal is to examine the concept of residential care from a psychological perspective. The chapter authors espouse a psychological approach to long-term residential care and an effort is made throughout the text to present a model of care...

Based on a summer institute of the Family Research Consortium, this book presents theory and research from leading scholars working on issues of risk and resilience in families. Focusing on the splits and bonds that shape children's development, this...

Elders can struggle with issues of social isolation and self-esteem, and benefit from having positive coping skills at their disposal. The practical ideas Kathie Erwin imparts in this second edition help mental health professionals working with elderly...

"My Favorite Mother-In-Law" is a memoir by Mark Niemann-Ross, exploring his insider experience as the youngest resident of Greta's assisted living facility. Mark and Greta share a unique bond, and the book explores themes of aging and family dynamics...

Elder Care Crisis: Aging in an Unprepared Society dives deep into the challenges facing our aging population, highlighting the current state of elder care, the societal and economic implications, and the importance of addressing this crisis.With an...

In All My Parents: Seeking a Sense of Self in Family, Nancy Henderson-James contemplates the impact of her ancestors and descendents on her relationship to family. She delves into the lives of parents and grandparents and how their personality traits and...

With a rapidly aging population throughout the world, the issue of larger percentages of older adults has repercussions for both policy and the job market. Whether a university student about to seek a full-time job or a caregiver for an older person,...

A companion volume to Family Observational Coding Systems, this book moves from the triad to the dyad and provides a showcase for significant developments in the coding of intimate couple interactions. The hope is that this book will contribute to the...

Awarded the book prize for 2012 by the Australasian Journal on Ageing!Even when he's grey around the muzzle, the black dog of depression can still deliver a ferocious bite. Depression can strike at any age, and it may appear for the first time as we get...

#1 best seller in Attention Deficit Disorder on Amazon and a perfect partner to Springboard Clinic's May We Have Your Attention Please? online course. “A lively, approachable way to befriend your ADHD and thrive!”—Melissa...

MONDAYS don’t have to SUCK is for anyone who has all the markers of a successful life but is not truly happy. How can you tell? You probably hate Mondays, too! That’s why you picked up this book, right?Dave Walker had a successful career,...

Ever wondered how to age well? How about aging better? Wonder no more! "Essential Skills for Growing Old with Grace" offers suggestions for adopting a flexible approach to aging in the 21st century. This book shares skills and attitudes needed not...

Barbara Hannah, Jungian analyst and author, explores Jung’s method of “active imagination,” often considered the most powerful tool in analytical psychology for achieving direct contact with the unconscious and attaining greater inner...

Wholeness is a difficult concept to understand in any field. Psychology and psychotherapy are no exceptions. If wholeness is the goal of our deepest human desire, how best can we work toward that goal over our lifetime? What path is right for us?In this...

With people living longer, often with chronic illnesses and disabilities, it is becoming increasingly important to understand how depression, disability, and physical illnesses are interrelated, the mechanisms underlying these...

This book explores the practical application of recent improvements in technology for people living with dementia and highlights the positive outcomes on care, quality of live, and services on patients through exploration of 15 research projects to...

In the 1990s it is no longer "news" that families do not operate independently from other social organizations and institutions. Instead, it is generally recognized that families are embedded in a complex set of relationships with other institutions and...

The term "skill" encompasses an array of topics and issues. For example, individuals are skilled in a variety of domains such as chess, typing, air traffic control, or knitting; researchers study skill in a variety of ways, including speed of...

After decades of focusing on the mother's role in parenting, family studies researchers have turned their attention to the role of the father in parenting and family development. The results shed new light on childhood development and question...

Researchers have studied marriage for decades, but how is the transition to married life actually experienced by the couples involved? From an insider's perspective, Thrice Told Tales examines married couples' own stories of their relationship. A...