Author: Carole Bernstein Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Here is a step-by-step guide for rehabilitation clinicians promoting exercise & health classes for the older population. Practical information & detailed guidelines are presented, including reproducible patient handouts. Also included are suggestions regarding additional services from various agencies.
Health Promotion and Exercise for Older Adults
Author: Carole Bernstein Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Here is a step-by-step guide for rehabilitation clinicians promoting exercise & health classes for the older population. Practical information & detailed guidelines are presented, including reproducible patient handouts. Also included are suggestions regarding additional services from various agencies.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Here is a step-by-step guide for rehabilitation clinicians promoting exercise & health classes for the older population. Practical information & detailed guidelines are presented, including reproducible patient handouts. Also included are suggestions regarding additional services from various agencies.
Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults
Author: Cathy Stauffer Kimble
Publisher: American Hospital Association
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Written to provide hospitals with current information about what hospitals across the country are doing to preserve and improve the health of their rapidly growing older-adult communities. Discusses the relationship between hospitals and older adults; market assessment; goal setting; program planning; learning process and environment; organizational placement, staffing, and training; finances; promotion of the program; and evaluation. Appendices contain information on resource organizations, packaged health promotion programs, program planning resources, and national certification programs for exercise instructors.
Publisher: American Hospital Association
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Written to provide hospitals with current information about what hospitals across the country are doing to preserve and improve the health of their rapidly growing older-adult communities. Discusses the relationship between hospitals and older adults; market assessment; goal setting; program planning; learning process and environment; organizational placement, staffing, and training; finances; promotion of the program; and evaluation. Appendices contain information on resource organizations, packaged health promotion programs, program planning resources, and national certification programs for exercise instructors.
Health Promotion and Aging
Author: David Haber
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826199178
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
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Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826199178
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
Print+CourseSmart
Health Promotion and Aging
Author: Stephanie FallCreek
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aged
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aged
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Wellness and Health Promotion for the Elderly
Author: Ken Dychtwald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health promotion
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health promotion
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Health Promotion for Older Persons
Author: Alan Pardini
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Older Adult-Led Health Promotion in Urban Communities
Author: Melvin Delgado
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 0742568873
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The subject of how best to address the current and future health needs of older adult residents in this country's urban marginalized communities is one that has also received considerable attention in academic, policy, and practice arenas in the past decade. A variety of models have been put forth to achieve the goal of health in these communities but one of the most promising recommendations has been the use of health promotion as a vehicle for reaching and empowering communities of color in both rural and urban America. Older adult-led interventions, as addressed in various sections of this book, is one of the latest and most promising approaches towards health promotion that is grass-roots and community participatory based. Older adult-led health promotion represents an emerging field with tremendous implications for addressing the health needs of marginalized urban older adults in the United States and international.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 0742568873
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The subject of how best to address the current and future health needs of older adult residents in this country's urban marginalized communities is one that has also received considerable attention in academic, policy, and practice arenas in the past decade. A variety of models have been put forth to achieve the goal of health in these communities but one of the most promising recommendations has been the use of health promotion as a vehicle for reaching and empowering communities of color in both rural and urban America. Older adult-led interventions, as addressed in various sections of this book, is one of the latest and most promising approaches towards health promotion that is grass-roots and community participatory based. Older adult-led health promotion represents an emerging field with tremendous implications for addressing the health needs of marginalized urban older adults in the United States and international.
Health Promotion and Aging, Seventh Edition
Author: David Haber, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826131891
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
The seventh edition of this classic text champions healthy aging by demonstrating how to prevent or manage disease and make large-scale improvements toward health and wellness in the older adult population. The text synthesizes state-of-the-art research findings—providing convincing evidence that health promotion truly works—with practical, effective strategies. Encompassing important research results that supplant prior recommendations, this new edition provides updated best practices and strategies to ensure the active participation of older adults in all aspects of life. Completely reorganized for ease of use, this textbook features updated demographics and rankings for leading causes of death, new blood pressure screening guidelines and data on obesity and diabetes, updated exercise regimens, older-driver statistics and innovations such as the driverless car, cautions regarding ineffective brain-training programs, and more. Highly practical, the text includes health-promoting tools, resource lists, assessment tools, illustrations, checklists, and tables. Additionally, the book includes key terms and learning objectives at the start of each chapter, along with thought-provoking questions and reflection boxes. An Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides are available to facilitate teaching. New to the Seventh Edition: Provides updated blood pressure, cholesterol, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), and lung cancer screening guidelines Presents updates on exercise regimens ranging from yoga to the tango Expands and updates section on emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills with aging Discusses Boomer Entrepreneurism Provides new policy recommendations including student loan debt among older adults Expands gerotechnology and smart home innovations Updates on “Obamacare” and health care delivery recommendations Addresses “Buyer Beware” regarding brain-training programs Expands global aging and LGBT aging content
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826131891
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
The seventh edition of this classic text champions healthy aging by demonstrating how to prevent or manage disease and make large-scale improvements toward health and wellness in the older adult population. The text synthesizes state-of-the-art research findings—providing convincing evidence that health promotion truly works—with practical, effective strategies. Encompassing important research results that supplant prior recommendations, this new edition provides updated best practices and strategies to ensure the active participation of older adults in all aspects of life. Completely reorganized for ease of use, this textbook features updated demographics and rankings for leading causes of death, new blood pressure screening guidelines and data on obesity and diabetes, updated exercise regimens, older-driver statistics and innovations such as the driverless car, cautions regarding ineffective brain-training programs, and more. Highly practical, the text includes health-promoting tools, resource lists, assessment tools, illustrations, checklists, and tables. Additionally, the book includes key terms and learning objectives at the start of each chapter, along with thought-provoking questions and reflection boxes. An Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides are available to facilitate teaching. New to the Seventh Edition: Provides updated blood pressure, cholesterol, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), and lung cancer screening guidelines Presents updates on exercise regimens ranging from yoga to the tango Expands and updates section on emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills with aging Discusses Boomer Entrepreneurism Provides new policy recommendations including student loan debt among older adults Expands gerotechnology and smart home innovations Updates on “Obamacare” and health care delivery recommendations Addresses “Buyer Beware” regarding brain-training programs Expands global aging and LGBT aging content
Health Promotion for Older Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Author: Susan Guralnick
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developmentally disabled older people
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developmentally disabled older people
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Health Promotion and Aging
Author: David Haber, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826105998
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
"I applaud Dr. Haber for addressing key concepts and issues in health promotion and aging, and making them accessible, respectful, mindful, and empowering." Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD Director, Geriatrics education and Research University of New England, Past President, AGHE "David Haber has done it again!...A must-have for students and faculty alike." Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN This fifth edition of Health Promotion and Aging has been substantially revised and updated with multiple new sub-sections, topics, and terms in each chapter. This book presents a wide scope of cutting-edge topics including gay aging, Jewish aging, social networking, brain games, the Obama administration's health care reform, mental health parity, exploritas, Wii-habilitation, elderspeak, skin cancer, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, Senator Ted Kennedy's government-run long term care proposal, and sleep-related medical disorders. This book is focused on current research findings and practical applications, and includes detailed descriptions of two of the author's own programs that have been recognized by the National Council on the Aging's Best Practices in Health Promotion and Aging. These programs are comprehensive exercise programs in the community that include aerobics, strength building, flexibility and balance, and health education; and a health contract/calendar to help older adults change health behaviors.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826105998
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
"I applaud Dr. Haber for addressing key concepts and issues in health promotion and aging, and making them accessible, respectful, mindful, and empowering." Marilyn R. Gugliucci, PhD Director, Geriatrics education and Research University of New England, Past President, AGHE "David Haber has done it again!...A must-have for students and faculty alike." Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN This fifth edition of Health Promotion and Aging has been substantially revised and updated with multiple new sub-sections, topics, and terms in each chapter. This book presents a wide scope of cutting-edge topics including gay aging, Jewish aging, social networking, brain games, the Obama administration's health care reform, mental health parity, exploritas, Wii-habilitation, elderspeak, skin cancer, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, Senator Ted Kennedy's government-run long term care proposal, and sleep-related medical disorders. This book is focused on current research findings and practical applications, and includes detailed descriptions of two of the author's own programs that have been recognized by the National Council on the Aging's Best Practices in Health Promotion and Aging. These programs are comprehensive exercise programs in the community that include aerobics, strength building, flexibility and balance, and health education; and a health contract/calendar to help older adults change health behaviors.