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

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2005
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (232 p.)
• Disciplina: 613/.0438
• Soggetto topico: Older people - Health and hygiene - United States; Older people - United States - Social conditions; Intergenerational relations - United States; Aging - United States
• Altri autori: WykleMay L WhitehousePeter J MorrisDiana L
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Successful aging through the life span
• ISBN: 0-8261-9755-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910813562803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II