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Mobility and Transportation in the Elderlyby K. Warner Schaie; Martin Pietrucha
Springer Publishing Company 2000; US$ 60.00This comprehensive volume examines the gradual reduction of mobility in the elderly. The authors first review the physiological and psychological changes that occur as we age, and go on to illustrate how this gradual decrease in adequate mobility can lead to an increase in automotive accidents. They also review the limitations that mass transportation systems and driving individual vehicles present for the elderly, and discuss different assistive devices that have been and should be implemented to help improve mobility. Each chapter ends with insightful commentaries by specialists in the gerontology field. This book is a must read for gerontologists as well as policy makers and educators on courses in organizational structures of social policy. more...
Making the Most of Retirementby Michael Barratt; The Daily Telegraph
Kogan Page 1999; US$ 7.35Everyone takes a different view of what makes for a fulfilling retirement. For some it might mean starting a new business venture, while for others the luxury of doing nothing at all is absolute bliss. If you?re facing retirement, or have already retired, Michael Barratt will show you how to make the most of it. In his readable, down-to-earth guide, he looks at all the most important aspects of retirement. Whatever you choose to do in your retirement, you?ll find lots of fresh and challenging options here to ensure that it really is the best time of your life. more...
Old Ageby Paul Johnson; Pat Thane
Routledge 1998; US$ 133.00Featuring both methodological and empirical studies, Old Age represents a substantial contribution to the historical understanding of old age in past societies, as well as to the debate about post-modernism in historical study. more...
Life, Death and the Elderlyby Margaret Pelling; Richard M. Smith
Routledge 1994; US$ 41.95A valuable historical perspective on the economic, medical, class and gender relations of the elderly, which until now have received relatively little attention. more...
Growing Old in the Middle Agesby Shulamith Shahar
Routledge 1997; US$ 36.95Shahar draws a comprehensive picture of medieval old age, describing how it was perceived by different groups in society. This timely overview is an invaluable contribution to the social history of the whole of medieval Europe. more...
Images of Agingby Mike Featherstone; Andrew Wernick
Routledge 1995; US$ 60.95The contributors in this book discuss images of aging which have come to circulate in the advanced industrial societies today. They address such themes as gender images of aging, images of health, illness and death. more...
Ageing in the Asia-Pacific Regionby David R. Phillips
RoutledgeCurzon 2000; US$ 230.00This book focuses on the challenges that an ageing Asia-Pacific population poses to economies and societies in the region. It considers the policies that have evolved to date to meet new demands, and how these will operate in the future. more...
Life After Ninetyby Michael Bury; Anthea Holme; Margot Jefferys
Routledge 1991; US$ 200.00Life After Ninety examines old age stereotypes and presents a unique picture of the health, quality of life, and social circumstances of the very old. more...
Family and Community Life of Older Peopleby Chris Phillipson; Miriam Bernard; Judith and Phillips; Jim Ogg
Routledge 2000; US$ 57.95Reflects the interest in how older people are affected by social change which is currently a key theme in social science. more...
Old Ageby John Vincent
Routledge 2003; US$ 51.95This book provides an overview of the key issues arising from this demographic change, asking questions such as: * What if any, are the universal characteristics of the ageing experience? * What different ways is it possible to grow old? more...









