Aging: An Introduction to GerontologySAGE Publications, 1995 - Počet stran: 469 In this interdisciplinary text, Lewis R Aiken examines the elements that influence people in the later stages of life. Beginning with an historical overview of gerontology, the author discusses both pragmatic and philosophical concerns within the field. Factors impacting the process and results of ageing are carefully outlined and address such areas as biology, psychology, sociology, economics and politics. The interpersonal variability of the older population is stressed throughout the book, recognizing gender, ethnic, racial and cultural differences. Each chapter concludes with: a thorough review of the material covered; a series of questions and activities designed to enhance the learning experience; and a list of sugges |
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... person's task as death work , Shneidman ( 1980 ) maintained that the person first deals with impending death at a psycho- logical level and prepares to meet the end . Next , the person readies himself or herself for death in a way that ...
... person's task as death work , Shneidman ( 1980 ) maintained that the person first deals with impending death at a psycho- logical level and prepares to meet the end . Next , the person readies himself or herself for death in a way that ...
Strana 398
... person in accepting and preparing for death . When you interact with a very old person , ask him or her about what things used to be like . Ask questions such as " What did you do during the war ( World War II , Korean War , etc ...
... person in accepting and preparing for death . When you interact with a very old person , ask him or her about what things used to be like . Ask questions such as " What did you do during the war ( World War II , Korean War , etc ...
Strana 401
... person's reactions to im- pending death . During this stage the person partially accepts the knowledge that he or she is going to die but becomes angry at the unfairness of having to die while others go on living . Angor anima A fear of ...
... person's reactions to im- pending death . During this stage the person partially accepts the knowledge that he or she is going to die but becomes angry at the unfairness of having to die while others go on living . Angor anima A fear of ...
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Physical Structure and Functioning | 32 |
Illness and Health Care | 63 |
Cognitive Abilities | 100 |
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