Social Science, Gerontology
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Forward Looking
Aging for All Ages
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As we age, we are faced with increasing pressures about what the future may bring: How do I ensure I’m well looked after when I’m elderly? What can I do to help my loved ones as they get older and need assistance? These are just a few of the...
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The Wrinkly Ranch
Unbelievably funny, shocking and poignant anecdotes of life and work in Long-Term Care
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“God’s Waiting Room, Geezer Glen, Catheter Flats, the Wrinkly Ranch . . . whatever euphemistic pet name you have for long-term care homes, the overall sentiment remains the same: it’s the last stop. But is all hope lost? Is there no joy?...
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Celebrate the Harvest
A Guide to the Spiritual Needs and Religious Life of Older Adults
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Older adults are a diverse cohort with a wide array of capacities, interests, and needs. Despite the fact that aging is a highly individualized and complex process, it continues to be stereotyped, especially in Western cultures. Any...
