Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging

Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging
Author: Barbara Berkman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1169
Release: 2006-02-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0198038739
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The Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging is the first reference to combine the fields of health care, aging, and social work in a single, authoritative volume. These areas are too often treated as discrete entities, while the reality is that all social workers deal with issues in health and aging on a daily basis, regardless of practice specialization. As the baby boomers age, the impact on practice in health and aging will be dramatic, and social workers need more specialized knowledge about aging, health care, and the resources available to best serve older adults and their families. The volume's 102 original chapters and 13 overviews, written by the most experienced and prominent gerontological health care scholars in the United States and across the world, provide social work practitioners and educators with up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for effectively assessing and treating older adults and their families; new models for intervention in both community-based practice and institutional care; and knowledge of significant policy and research issues in health and aging. A truly monumental resource, this handbook represents the best research on health and aging available to social workers today.

Handbook of Mental Health and Aging

Handbook of Mental Health and Aging
Author: Nathan Hantke
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2020-04-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0128004932
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The Handbook of Mental Health and Aging, Third Edition provides a foundational background for practitioners and researchers to understand mental health care in older adults as presented by leading experts in the field. Wherever possible, chapters integrate research into clinical practice. The book opens with conceptual factors, such as the epidemiology of mental health disorders in aging and cultural factors that impact mental health. The book transitions into neurobiological-based topics such as biomarkers, age-related structural changes in the brain, and current models of accelerated aging in mental health. Clinical topics include dementia, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, and substance abuse. The book closes with current and future trends in geriatric mental health, including the brain functional connectome, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), technology-based interventions, and treatment innovations. - Identifies factors influencing mental health in older adults - Includes biological, sociological, and psychological factors - Reviews epidemiology of different mental health disorders - Supplies separate chapters on grief, schizophrenia, mood, anxiety, and sleep disorders - Discusses biomarkers and genetics of mental health and aging - Provides assessment and treatment approaches

Insiders' Guide® to Louisville

Insiders' Guide® to Louisville
Author: David Domine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762763396
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Insiders' Guide to Louisville is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this storied Kentucky city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Louisville and its surrounding environs.

A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life

A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life
Author: Robert J Walker
Publisher: Dr. Robert J. Walker
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2024-07-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:
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A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life seeks to debunk the myths and misconceptions surrounding sex and aging, shining a light on the diverse expressions of desire and connection that flourish among senior citizens. Through candid discussions and expert insights, we delve into the physical, emotional, and relational aspects of sexual well-being in later life and uncover the essential ingredients for fostering a vibrant and fulfilling sexual relationship. Each chapter of this ebook provides ideas with specific tips and insights for maintaining a healthy and satisfying sex life. This ebook also highlights the importance of communication, emotional bonding, intimacy, and adaptation in the development of a happy sex life. Engaging in sexual activity later in life is associated with a myriad of physical health benefits. Regular sexual activity has been linked to improved cardiovascular health, including lower blood pressure and reduced risk of heart disease. The physical exertion involved in sexual activity can also contribute to increased flexibility, muscle tone, and overall physical fitness. Moreover, the release of endorphins during sexual arousal can alleviate chronic pain and promote relaxation, leading to improved sleep quality. Thus, prioritizing your sexual health can directly contribute to your physical well-being, enhancing vitality and longevity. Research has shown that individuals who remain sexually active in later life report higher levels of happiness and lower rates of depression. Thus, nurturing sexual health among senior citizens is essential for promoting emotional well-being and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life covers a vast array of topics related to senior citizen sexuality such as: the importance of sexual health in later life, understanding the aging body, communication with your partner, health considerations, enhancing intimacy, practical tips and techniques, adapting to physical limitations, staying safe, mental and emotional well-being, sex toys and enhancements, erotica and sexual fantasy, and single seniors and dating. There is also a chapter dedicated to where you can find additional resources and support related to senior citizen sexuality. A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life is not just an ebook; it’s a celebration of vitality, intimacy, and the enduring power of love at any age. As you navigate the golden years, may this ebook serve as a reminder that passion knows no bounds, and with understanding, communication, and a willingness to embrace change, the journey of sexual fulfillment can be one of joy, connection, and endless discovery. A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life ebook will serve as a tool to help you reclaim your right to pleasure, passion, and love that knows no bounds. Here’s to embracing the full spectrum of life’s pleasures, regardless of the number of candles on your birthday cake. Cheers to love, laughter, and a happy, fulfilling sex life for you, now and forever!

The Emerald Handbook of Smart Cities in the Gulf Region

The Emerald Handbook of Smart Cities in the Gulf Region
Author: Miltiadis D. Lytras
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2024-11-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1836082940
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This definitive reference edition uniquely integrates urban planning, advanced computational, and government policy-making aspects, with a focus on disseminating the momentum of Smart Cities Research in the Gulf Region.

This Chair Rocks

This Chair Rocks
Author: Ashton Applewhite
Publisher: Celadon Books
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1250297249
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Author, activist, and TED speaker Ashton Applewhite has written a rousing manifesto calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on the basis of age. In our youth obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by media images and messages about the despairs and declines of our later years. Beauty and pharmaceutical companies work overtime to convince people to purchase products that will retain their youthful appearance and vitality. Wrinkles are embarrassing. Gray hair should be colored and bald heads covered with implants. Older minds and bodies are too frail to keep up with the pace of the modern working world and olders should just step aside for the new generation. Ashton Applewhite once held these beliefs too until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces her journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. Explaining the roots of ageism in history and how it divides and debases, Applewhite examines how ageist stereotypes cripple the way our brains and bodies function, looks at ageism in the workplace and the bedroom, exposes the cost of the all-American myth of independence, critiques the portrayal of elders as burdens to society, describes what an all-age-friendly world would look like, and offers a rousing call to action. It’s time to create a world of age equality by making discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as any other kind of bias. Whether you’re older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride! “Wow. This book totally rocks. It arrived on a day when I was in deep confusion and sadness about my age. Everything about it, from my invisibility to my neck. Within four or five wise, passionate pages, I had found insight, illumination, and inspiration. I never use the word empower, but this book has empowered me.” —Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2020-05-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309671035
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Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of community-dwelling Americans aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated, and a significant proportion of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. People who are 50 years of age or older are more likely to experience many of the risk factors that can cause or exacerbate social isolation or loneliness, such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and sensory impairments. Over a life course, social isolation and loneliness may be episodic or chronic, depending upon an individual's circumstances and perceptions. A substantial body of evidence demonstrates that social isolation presents a major risk for premature mortality, comparable to other risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, or obesity. As older adults are particularly high-volume and high-frequency users of the health care system, there is an opportunity for health care professionals to identify, prevent, and mitigate the adverse health impacts of social isolation and loneliness in older adults. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults summarizes the evidence base and explores how social isolation and loneliness affect health and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older, particularly among low income, underserved, and vulnerable populations. This report makes recommendations specifically for clinical settings of health care to identify those who suffer the resultant negative health impacts of social isolation and loneliness and target interventions to improve their social conditions. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults considers clinical tools and methodologies, better education and training for the health care workforce, and dissemination and implementation that will be important for translating research into practice, especially as the evidence base for effective interventions continues to flourish.

The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community

The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community
Author: Peter Katz
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0071849122
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The move to liveable communities--ideal ``small towns'' and neighborhoods where people work, live, play, and walk from place to place--is on. Profit from what a visionary group of architects leading this movement has learned about designing new ``small towns'' in Peter Katz's The New Urbanism. You'll discover the amazing potential for this kind of work as well as case studies, site plans, project analyses, and 180 beautiful photographs. This unique reference also tackles--and answers--the critical issues of crime, health, traffic, environmental degradation, and economic vitality and opens a startling window on the look and feel of future communities. Every designer can profit from this guide to building the utopias of tomorrow--today!