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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454608803321

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2005

ISBN

0-8261-9755-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WykleMay L

WhitehousePeter J

MorrisDiana L

Disciplina

613/.0438

Soggetti

Older people - Health and hygiene - United States

Older people - United States - Social conditions

Intergenerational relations - United States

Aging - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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