Handbook Of Minority Aging

Author : Keith E. Whitfield, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826109644

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Handbook of Minority Aging by Keith E. Whitfield, PhD Pdf

"The array of topics covered is amazing, making this book a valuable, significant resource for many disciplines...This multidisciplinary review of the literature on minority aging presents the scholarship related to public health and 'social, behavioral, and biological concerns' of aged minorities like no other publication. Graduate students will certainly be well-served by this book, as would faculty teaching aging at both undergraduate and graduate levels...Highly recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries "...while practitioners of gerontology, family medicine, and any professional involved in the care of the elderly will find some practical guidance in the second part of the book, it will really earn a place on the bookshelf of anyone and everyone with an interest in US sociology and the development of public policy for the elderly. With the general aging of the population and the book’s accentuation of current issues, this outstanding review will become an indispensable tool."Healthy Aging Research This text provides up-to-date, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive information about aging among diverse racial and ethnic populations in the United States. It is the only book to focus on paramount public health issues as they relate to older minority Americans, and addresses social, behavioral, and biological concerns for this population. The text distills the most important advances in the science of minority aging and incorporates the evidence of scholars in gerontology, anthropology, psychology, public health, sociology, social work, biology, medicine, and nursing. Additionally, the book incorporates the work of both established and emerging scholars to provide the broadest possible knowledge base on the needs of and concerns for this rapidly growing population. Chapters focus on subject areas that are recognized as being critical in understanding the well being of minority elders. These include sociology (Medicare, SES, work and retirement, social networks, context/neighborhood, ethnography, gender, demographics), psychology (cognition, stress, mental health, personality, sexuality, religion, neuroscience, discrimination), medicine/nursing/public health (mortality and morbidity, disability, health disparities, long-term care, genetics, dietary issues, health interventions, physical functioning), social work (caregiving, housing, social services, end-of-life care), and many other topics. The book focuses on the needs of four major ethnic groups: Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, African American, and Native American. Key Features: Provides current, comprehensive information about minority aging through a multidisciplinary lens Integrates information from scholars in gerontology, anthropology, psychology, public health, sociology, social work, biology, medicine, and nursing Emphasizes the principal public health issues concerning minority elders Offers “one-stop shopping” regarding the development of a substantial knowledge base about minority aging Includes recent progressive research pertaining to the social, cultural, psychological and health needs of elderly minority adults in the US

Author : E Percil Stanford,Fernando M Tores-Gil
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351853507

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Diversity by E Percil Stanford,Fernando M Tores-Gil Pdf

Containing ideas and perspectives, this monograph examines the evolutionary and future considerations for diversity in aging.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Aging
ISBN : UCR:31210023567249

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Minority Aging by Anonim Pdf

This book is designed to help focus attention on, and development a sensitivity to, the need to include minority aging in the curricula for selected health and allied health professionals. The conference papers covers the topics of aging, culture, ethnicity, and the impact of race and ethnicity on aging.

Author : Ron Manuel
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313225413

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Minority Aging by Ron Manuel Pdf

Author : Jose B. Cuellar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Minority aged
ISBN : IND:32000014598181

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A Guide to Minority Aging References by Jose B. Cuellar Pdf

Author : Keith E. Whitfield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Discrimination in medical care
ISBN : 0929596072

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Closing the Gap by Keith E. Whitfield Pdf

Author : Rachael E. Docking,Jennifer Stock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317392125

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International Handbook of Positive Aging by Rachael E. Docking,Jennifer Stock Pdf

As our global demographic shifts towards an increasingly aging population, we have an opportunity to transform how we experience and think about getting older and embrace the diversity and contribution that this population can bring to society. The International Handbook of Positive Aging showcases the latest research and theory into aging, examining the various challenges faced by older adults and the ways in which we can bring a much-needed positive focus towards dealing with these. The handbook brings together disparate research from medical, academic, economic and social community fields, with contributions from NHS partners, service users, universities across the United Kingdom and collaborations with international research leaders in the field of aging. Divided into sections, the first part of the book focuses on introducing the concept of positive aging before going on to cover the body over the life course, well-being and care delivery. All contributors recognise the fact that we are living longer, which is providing us with a tremendous opportunity to enjoy and flourish in healthy and fulfilling later lives, and this focus on the importance of patient empowerment is integral to the book. This is a valuable reference source for those working in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, mental health, health sciences, medicine, neuropsychological rehabilitation, sociology, anthropology, social policy and social work. It will help encourage researchers, professionals and policymakers to make the most of opportunities and innovations to promote a person’s sense of independence, dignity, well-being, good health and participation in society as they get older.

Author : Robert H. Binstock,Linda K. George
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Aging
ISBN : UCSC:32106018604402

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Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences by Robert H. Binstock,Linda K. George Pdf

This handbook is organised into four sections on theory and methods, aging and the social structure, social factors and social institutions and aging and social intervention.

Author : Deborah Padgett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995-01-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780313035036

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Handbook on Ethnicity, Aging, and Mental Health by Deborah Padgett Pdf

This state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary reference is the first to assess the empirical research and conceptual frameworks for understanding the mental health needs and services use of the ethnic elderly. Leading scholars, researchers, and clinicians in gerontology, epidemiology, psychiatry, psychology, sociology, anthropology, nursing, and social work appraise varying approaches, the demographics, the mental health status and service use of the ethnic elderly, and issues in the diagnosis, treatment, and mental health service delivery for the ethnic aged: for African Americans, American Indians, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic/Latino Americans. This unique handbook is a valuable resource and text for students, teachers, and professionals in a broad array of fields and settings. The handbook considers such problems as Alzheimer's Disease, depression and problems of coping, culturally specific psychosocial nursing care programs, the role of culture and class in mental and physical co-morbidity among the elderly, and important life-course perspectives for specific groups. Students, teachers, and professionals in many fields and settings will find this unique handbook a valuable resource and text.

Author : Nathan Hantke,Amit Etkin,Ruth O'Hara
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780128004937

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Handbook of Mental Health and Aging by Nathan Hantke,Amit Etkin,Ruth O'Hara Pdf

The Handbook of Mental Health and Aging, Third Edition provides a foundational background for practitioners and researchers to understand mental health care in older adults as presented by leading experts in the field. Wherever possible, chapters integrate research into clinical practice. The book opens with conceptual factors, such as the epidemiology of mental health disorders in aging and cultural factors that impact mental health. The book transitions into neurobiological-based topics such as biomarkers, age-related structural changes in the brain, and current models of accelerated aging in mental health. Clinical topics include dementia, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, and substance abuse. The book closes with current and future trends in geriatric mental health, including the brain functional connectome, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), technology-based interventions, and treatment innovations. Identifies factors influencing mental health in older adults Includes biological, sociological, and psychological factors Reviews epidemiology of different mental health disorders Supplies separate chapters on grief, schizophrenia, mood, anxiety, and sleep disorders Discusses biomarkers and genetics of mental health and aging Provides assessment and treatment approaches

Author : Kyriakos S. Markides,Manuel Miranda
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-09-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0803959745

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Minorities, Aging and Health by Kyriakos S. Markides,Manuel Miranda Pdf

Ethnic minorities represent a growing percentage of the elderly population in the United States. Yet, the impact of aging on minority groups and subgroups has only been partially studied. Minorities, Aging and Health fills the gap and opens the debate on how to provide for the specific needs of an increasingly elderly population. Specific issues covered in this volume include: mortality and life expectancy; the incidence of chronic disease and disabilities; diet and nutrition; mental health; access to health services and long-term care; and public health-care policy.

Author : Sue E. Levkoff, ScD,Thomas R. Prohaska, PhD,Patricia Flynn Weitzman, PhD, MPH,Marcia G. Ory, PhD, MPH
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-04-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826116598

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Recruitment and Retention in Minority Populations by Sue E. Levkoff, ScD,Thomas R. Prohaska, PhD,Patricia Flynn Weitzman, PhD, MPH,Marcia G. Ory, PhD, MPH Pdf

Despite projections of significant growth in older minority populations, researchers have little more than surface-level appreciation of how cultural factors will shape mental and physical health outcomes. This volume is part of a new wave of studies designed to address the issue of recruiting and retaining minority elders for participation in research studies. The authors highlight the strengths and weaknesses of a wide array of research designs, ranging from small, in-depth qualitative studies to randomized, controlled behavioral interventions. Several chapters focus on successes with African American, Chinese American, and Mexican American elders. The practical advice contained herein will have great appeal to those working to advance the field of gerontological research.

Author : Leslie A. Morgan, PhD,Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780826119377

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Aging, Society, and the Life Course, Fourth Edition by Leslie A. Morgan, PhD,Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD Pdf

This edition details the impact of societal forces on the aging process. Fully reorganized with the addition of new materials, the book focuses on the diversity of the older population, examining it from macro/micro perspectives to understand aging and the life course as a social phenomenon.--[book cover]

Author : Rosemary Blieszner,Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996-07-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313389658

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Handbook of Aging and the Family by Rosemary Blieszner,Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford Pdf

No other reference provides such a comprehensive and timely overview of theory and research on family relationships, the contexts of family life, and major turning points in late-life families. It includes many suggestions for theoretical and practical applications for future research on a score of important topics. This multidisciplinary survey is an invaluable library reference and teaching resource intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and practitioners — for gerontologists, family scholars, psychologists, sociologists, historians, social workers, health-care providers, and policy makers.

Author : E.J.R. David, Ph.D.
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780826199263

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Internalized Oppression by E.J.R. David, Ph.D. Pdf

ìIt is a great honorÖto write the foreword to such an important book edited by E.J.R. David, filled with contributions from leading and emerging psychological scholars on internalized oppression. One of the best features of the book, in my opinion, is that the chapter authorsÖare allowed to share their own personal experiences and that such experiences are regarded to be just as valid and legitimate as the ëtheoriesí and ëempirical studiesí that they review.î -Eduardo Duran, PhD 7th Direction Therapy, Assessment, and Consulting Author of Healing the Soul Wound and Co-Author of Native American Postcolonial Psychology The oppression of various groups has taken place throughout human history. People are stereotyped, discriminated against, and treated unjustly simply because of their social group membership. But what does it look like when the oppression that people face from the outside gets under their skin? Long overdue, this is the first book to highlight the universality of internalized oppression across marginalized groups in the United States from a mental health perspective. It focuses on the psychological manifestations and mental health implications of internalized oppression for a variety of groups. The book provides insight into the ways in which internalized oppression influences the thoughts, attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the oppressed toward themselves, other members of their group, and members of the dominant group. It also considers promising clinical and community programs that are currently addressing internalized oppression among specific groups. The book describes the implications and unique manifestations of internalized oppression among African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska natives, women, people with disabilities, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. For each group, the text considers its demographic profile, history of oppression, contemporary oppression, common manifestations and mental and behavioral health implications, clinical and community programs, and future directions. Chapters are written by leading and emerging scholars, who share their personal experiences to provide a real-world point of view. Additionally, each chapter is coauthored by a member of a particular community group, who helps to bring academic concepts to life. Key Features: Addresses the universality of internalized oppression across marginalized groups in the U.S. and its corresponding mental health and psychological manifestations Considers how specific groups exhibit internalized oppression in their own unique ways Provides insight into how internalized oppression influences the thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors of the oppressed Highlights promising clinical and community programs