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Encyclopedia of Ageism

Edited by Erdman B. Palmore, Laurence Branch, Diane Harris

Learn more about age discrimination and how it affects us all

The Encyclopedia of Ageism is a comprehensive review of over 125 aspects of…

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2005 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-1890-8 (Routledge)

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Midlife and Older LGBT Adults

Knowledge and Affirmative Practice for the Social Services

By Ski Hunter

Gain insight into the various practice issues that arise when working with midlife and older LGBT persons!

Take a unique look at the lives…

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2005 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-1836-6 (Routledge)

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Advancing Gerontological Social Work Education

By Joanna Mellor, Joann Ivry

s your gerontological social work program as comprehensive—and as well attended—as it could be?

Advancing Gerontological Social Work Education will help you…

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2003 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-2065-9 (Routledge)

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Devolution and Aging Policy

By Francis G. Caro, Robert Morris *Deceased*

Explore significant—but often-overlooked—aspects of aging policy!

This unique addition to the literature on aging policy will help you understand devolution—the decentralizing of…

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2003 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-2081-9 (Routledge)

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Physical Environments and Aging

Critical Contributions of M. Powell Lawton to Theory and Practice

By Paul Windley, Rick Scheidt

A tribute and guide to M. Powell Lawton's groundbreaking work!

Dr. M. Powell Lawton, who died in January 2001, was arguably the…

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2003 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-2007-9 (Routledge)

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Emerging Trends in Psychological Practice in Long-Term Care

By Margaret Norris, Victor Molinari, Suzann Ogland-Hand

Update your knowledge of mental health services delivery in long-term care settings!

Authored by experts in the field of psychology practice in…

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2003 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-2005-5 (Routledge)

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A New Look at Community-Based Respite Programs

Utilization, Satisfaction, and Development

By Rhonda J.V. Montgomery

Explore new frontiers in Alzheimer's support systems!

When Congress authorized the Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States program in 1990, no one…

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2003 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-1749-9 (Routledge)

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Health Expectations for Older Women

International Perspectives

By Sarah B. Laditka

Explore international trends in health and longevity--with a special focus on older women!

This essential book examines the latest research on life expectancy and “active life…

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2002 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-1927-1 (Routledge)

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Assisted Living

Sobering Realities

By Benyamin Schwarz

Learn how to make elder housing more homelike!

Taking an incisive look at assisted living for the elderly, Assisted Living: Sobering Realities is an important book…

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2001 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-1444-3 (Routledge)

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Religion and Aging

An Anthology of the Poppele Papers

By Derrell R. Watkins

Find solace and wise counsel in these classics of spiritual gerontology!

In these days, when so many people live beyond the Biblical threescore and ten, the…

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2001 | Paperback: 978-0-7890-1389-7 (Routledge)

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