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Successful aging through the life span : intergenerational issues in health / May L. Wykle, Peter J. Whitehouse, Diana L. Morris, editors.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Wykle, May L.
Whitehouse, Peter J.
Morris, Diana L.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Older people--Health and hygiene--United States.
Older people.
Older people--United States--Social conditions.
Intergenerational relations--United States.
Intergenerational relations.
Aging--United States.
Aging.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (232 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2005.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
This book explores concepts and practices for productive aging: What factors contribute to successful aging? What is the role of exercise and nutrition? What is the role of children and adults in interaction with elders?. The chapters identify the best practices for successful aging, examine trends in intergenerational caregiving, and define roles and responsibilities across the life span. Topics addressed include:.: how to maximize productive engagement of older adults; how multigenerational issues impact successful aging; the ways in which a learning environment can promote intergenerational
Contents:
Can aging be interpreted as a healthy, positive process? / E.T. Juengst
Maximizing the productive engagement of older adults / N. Morrow-Howell, F. Tang, J. Kim, et al.
From successful aging to conscious aging / H.R. Moody
Exercise and the generations / B.L. Roberts and P.A. Adler
Food for thought- and good health / G.J. Petot
Successful aging in the face of chronic disease / E. Kahana, C. King, B. Kahana, et al.
Multigenerational issues that impact on successful aging in seniors: caregiving- a precious gift / P.A. DeGolia
Women and intergenerational caregiving in families: structure, ethnicity, and building family ties / C.M. Musil, C.B. Warner, E.P. Stoller, et al.
Effects of Montessori-based intergenerational program on engagement and affect for adult day care clients with dementia / C.J. Camp, S. Orsulic-Jeras, M.M. Lee, et al.
Using a learning environment to promote intergenerational relationships and successful aging / C. Whitehouse, S.J. FallCreek, and P.J. Whitehouse.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
0-8261-9755-8
OCLC:
476261869

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