Social Science : Gerontology

Review of the 3rd edition. 'Ian Stuart-Hamilton's text…has…become a “classic” text in its field...a very readable and academically accessible introductory textbook… Stuart-Hamilton's excitement for the potential developments in the area of psychogerontology is perhaps the greatest strength of this textbook. It is likely to engage student interest at undergraduate level and provide a basic platform from which further postgraduate study may progress. For either group, it is unlikely that students will come away from a reading of the text without at least some excitement for “what may be” in the future of gerontology.'. – Education and Ageing Reviews of the 2nd edition. 'Unquestionably the best, most authoritative introductory review of the cognitive psychology of ageing…should be on the essential reading list for clinical psychologists in training.'. – The Psychologist. 'It is difficult to find a single area of omission – the range of this book seems to cover every possible perspective. As an introductory text, [it] is currently unrivalled, and I feel that it is destined to become a classic. I strongly recommend the book to anyone wishing to gain an understanding into the psychological processes of ageing.'. – Nursing Standard. 'I loved it. This…is so beautifully written it gave me sleep deprivation. The style is engaging – a mixture of apparently well reviewed research, embellished with the author's personal viewpoints. The result is…pleasingly discursive and even witty. I found myself absorbing masses of information… I definitely recommend it as part of the Old Age Psychiatrist's bench library and my trainees will be encouraged to add it to their list for training.'. – International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. This well-established and accessible text has now been completely revised in an expanded fourth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect more...

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The relationship between practitioner and client in professional therapeutic contexts is a crucial factor in the healing process. This practical guide draws on the vast body of information on that relationship from psychotherapy and presents it in a distilled and relevant format for the complementary therapist. It encourages practitioners to think about their own preferred styles of relating to clients and, using their own somatic awareness, to understand what may be going on in the relationship. Su Fox emphasises the importance of self care, boundary management, clear communication, clear contracting and good listening as the basis for achieving the expected behaviours and attitudes described in the various codes of ethics for complementary therapists. Additionally, with the use of helpful exercises and illustrative case histories, she presents strategies for managing 'difficult' clients and for working with one's own difficult feelings about them. Drawn from experience both as a practitioner and as a client in a range of therapeutic contexts, the advice in this book is indispensable for complementary therapy practitioners and students in the field, and is also of interest to anyone working with others in a 'helping' capacity. more...

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Este informe contiene los principales resultados de la encuesta SABE, de la parte realizada en la Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México (ZMCM). Como proyecto de estudio colaborativo en América Latina y el Caribe, el proyecto tuvo varias etapas en actividades llevadas a cabo gracias a la cooperación de individuos e instituciones, tanto en el plano nacional como en el latinoamericano. El logro principal ha sido la generación de conocimiento sobre el proceso de envejecimiento en América Latina. pero como parte de los resultados también destacan la construcción de enfoques interdisciplinarios y e more...

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Most of the research done in social cognition has been conducted with younger adults and may not be applicable to a much older population. Social Cognition and Aging provides a snapshot view of research that has been done with older adults or is directly applicable to this population. Focusing on issues of self identity, social interactions, and social perceptions, this book provides a broad overview of how aging affects one's own perceptions and actions as well as how others perceive and interact with the aged. Coverage includes such topics as self-control, memory, resilience, age stereotypes, moral development, and the "art" of living. With contributions from top researchers in both gerontology and psychology, this book is an important reference for academics and professionals alike in personality, cognition, social psychology, adult development, sociology, and gerontology. more...

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Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues. Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care, such as loss of independence and privacy. Her findings show that despite ill health, loneliness and depression, older people near the end of their lives find meaning and support in (re)discovering their spirituality, and that this is not just the experience of those in care facilities, but of older people more generally. The book includes a useful chapter on spiritual assessment, providing carers with information on how to recognise the need for care. This book will be of interest to nurses, care workers, pastoral support professionals and anyone else working with older people. more...

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