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Families

Intergenerational and Generational Connections

By Susan K. Pfeifer, Marvin B. Sussman

This special volume is devoted to the synthesis and review of theoretical and conceptual approaches associated with familial and non-familial connections across the life span.…

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1991 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-864-7 (Routledge)

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Optimizing Housing for the Elderly

Homes Not Houses

By Leon A. Pastalan

Discover the diverse range of housing options available to the elderly population with this excellent new book. This timely volume addresses the public policy and…

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1991 | Hardback: 978-1-56024-076-1 (Routledge)

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Aging in Place

The Role of Housing and Social Supports

By Leon A. Pastalan

In this highly practical volume, the contributing authors explore some of the dimensions associated with aging in place. There are increasing numbers of older Americans…

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1990 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-981-1 (Routledge)

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Adult Day Care

A Practical Guidebook and Manual

By Lenore A. Tate, Cynthia M. Brennan

Intended for long-term care providers, consumers, and gerontology students, this valuable new guidebook and manual encourages the promotion and enhancement of adult day care as…

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1989 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-711-4 (Routledge)

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Assessing the Driving Ability of the Elderly

A Preliminary Investigation

By Ellen D. Taira

This much-needed book explores the extensive literature on assessing the driving ability of the elderly and provides specific guidelines for practitioners working with the well…

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1989 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-895-1 (Routledge)

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Death Education and Research

Critical Perspectives

By William G. Warren

A critical review of research and reflection in the area of death, with special emphasis on death education. Thought-provoking, often controversial reviews of and reactions…

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1989 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-814-2 (Routledge)

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Twenty-Five Years of the Life Review

Theoretical and Practical Considerations

By Robert Disch

In this thought-provoking book, professionals in the field of aging examine the history and concept of the life review. The life review--a theory about the…

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1989 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-836-4 (Routledge)

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Quality Impact of Home Care for the Elderly

By Francis G. Caro, Arthur E. Blank

A milestone in the evolution of home health care for the elderly Focusing on one of our society’s most pressing concerns--home health care for the elderly--this…

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1989 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-820-3 (Routledge)

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Gerontological Social Work

International Perspectives

By Jr, Merl C Hokenstad, Katherine Kendall

In this fascinating book, leading international experts in gerontology and social work examine the conditions of older people in their respective native lands--Australia, Canada, West…

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1988 | Hardback: 978-0-86656-765-7 (Routledge)

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The "Feeling Great!" Wellness Program for Older Adults

By Jules C. Weiss

The “Feeling Great!” Wellness Program is an inspirational book describing a successful health care program for older adults. Created for people who desire a richer…

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1988 | Paperback: 978-0-86656-854-8 (Routledge)

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