Author: American Federation for Aging ResearchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geriatrics
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Putting Aging on Hold
Author: American Federation for Aging ResearchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geriatrics
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Putting Aging On Hold
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This in-depth report, presented to the White House Conference on Aging, examines current statistics on the senior population and their health care needs, along with forecasts for the impending Senior Boom.
Aging on Hold
Author: Ronald KotulakPublisher: Tribune Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780941263467
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Science resets the biological clock. Hopes and fears of extending life.
Families Caring for an Aging America
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309448093
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Resource Directory for Older People
Author: National Institute on AgingPublisher:
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Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
List of over 200 national organizations that offer "health information, legal aid, self-help programs, educational opportunities, social services, consumer advice, or other assistance." Intended for professional personnel and others with an interest in the field of aging. Covers government agencies, professional societies, voluntary programs, and private groups. Recommendations and endorsements are not implied. Arranged alphabetically by organizations. Each entry gives mission, services, and publications. Index.
Chilton's Motor Age
Author: The Horseless Age
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
The Iron Age
Author: Prejudiced Communication
Author: Janet B. RuscherPublisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 9781572306387
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Prejudiced communication is everywhere. Sexist jokes are transmitted over the Internet, coworkers tell outrageous stories about cross-cultural interactions, and children observe their parents' disgusted facial expressions as a target of prejudice passes along the street. What functions do these forms of communication serve for individuals, groups, and entire cultures? How do they contribute to the perpetuation of discrimination and status differences based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other stigmatized attributes? And what can be done to reduce prejudiced communication and mitigate its harmful effects? This volume provides a comprehensive examination of these and other questions of critical importance for today's society. Bringing together current theory, empirical research, and real-life examples, it is essential reading for scholars and students in a range of disciplines. The book first defines key terms and introduces several functions served by prejudiced communication, including the protection of established social hierarchies and the maintenance of "cognitive shortcuts." It explores how language reflects categorizations of ingroups and outgroups, and how shared stereotypes are encoded and transmitted. Subsequent chapters address ways that prejudice is subtly or blatantly communicated in interpersonal interactions, including patronizing and controlling speech, discriminatory nonverbal behavior, and disdain for nonstandard accents or dialects. Next, the book examines the larger cultural context, discussing such topics as skewed portrayals in the news media, entertainment, and advertising; hostile humor; and continued legal tolerance of hate speech. Featured throughout are thought-provoking examples drawn from the classroom, the workplace, and other everyday situations. A concluding chapter summarizes major themes of the book and points toward empirical and theoretical gaps that invite further investigation. Grounded in a social psychological perspective, the book also incorporates ideas and findings from communication, sociology, and related fields. It is an informative resource for anyone interested in prejudice and stereotyping, and an indispensable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
The Rubber Age and Tire News
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rubber industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description