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The first graduate text to address health literacy in the aging populationLow health literacy is a critical issue among adults, with over one third found to have difficulty understanding such basic information as that found on prescription bottles. This is the first graduate textbook to address key health literacy issues as they affect the health and wellbeing of the aging population. Embracing a topic spanning numerous disciplines, it features a dynamic, multicontextual systems approach and includes contributions from renowned scholars and practitioners in gerontology, public health, social work, nursing, and other related fields. The text emphasizes increasing health literacy among older adults through the use of technological tools and features, the most current research, and evidence-based programs and practices.The book provides expansive coverage of the intersection of technology and health literacy, highlighting innovative approaches and discussing how to use technology with resource-limited groups. The text gives special consideration to rural, impoverished, culturally diverse, and lowliteracy elders and presents gold standard intervention programs and models. Also covered are the policy implications of programs focusing on increasing health literacy and future directions for meeting the Healthy People 2020 initiative. Case studies, review questions, learning objectives, and supplemental PowerPoint presentations will reinforce learning.Key Features:Provides a one-of-a-kind, multidisciplinary survey of the key health literacy issues of older adultsFocuses on increasing health literacy across the disciplinesAddresses a priority area of Healthy People 2020Incorporates research and practice from gerontology, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, medicine, and nursingIncludes case studies, review questions, learning objectives, and PowerPoint slides for assisting instructors

Although West is still within her late twenties she has experienced a fair share of trials and tribulation. She uses a series of mental visuals to aide in the various loop holes life tosses to her. After destining herself for greatness she was well aware that this discovery would come at a distasteful, yet beneficial price. Her quest sparked after graduating high school, and continued after joining the military. Regardless of age and gender there is a lesson to be learned in each obstacle we face. West uses her life as a direct observation of events while vividly overcoming everyone of them. She went from expressing selfishness and egotistical ways to showcasing transparency and humility.In BEFORE & AFTER, Keishaura West encourages readers to reject old stubborn ways, anticipate life's lessons of good/bad, and be in tune with the transformation that is unfolding for the better. In each chapter, West forms chronological social occasions where negative considerations developed which forced her off balance and out of a state of complacency. During times of discomfort she trusted her process of personal evolution which has led, and currently leading to a gratifying position of self-preservation. Once you are equipped with the arsenal and burning desire that life has destined for you, it is then that you will be a force to be reckoned with in the most humbling, generous, and dutiful manner.

"Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family's personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connection with them in the process"--

A visitor log to assist the elderly or ill to remember those who visit them. Space is available for the names and relationship of visitors, topics discussed a special message, items exchanged and reminder for the next visit. Six different illustrations, 118 pages for visitor notes. 120 page total.

Theatre for Lifelong Learning is a step-by-step guide for anyone interested in teaching theatre courses and creating theatre with older adults.This book provides instructors with syllabi, discussion questions, classroom management strategies, resource lists, and activities to teach courses from beginning to end. Special topics include Playwriting, Play Development, Storytelling, Theatre Appreciation, Theatre Criticism, Theatre History, and Theatre Theory.This book helps readers become confident, informed instructors of older adult learners. Theatre for Lifelong Learning is a tool for anyone who wants to build theatrical communities and support the emotional well-being of older adults through education, practice, and experimentation while also having fun.Theatre for Lifelong Learning is a complete guide to navigate the theatre classroom from beginning to end. Anyone can become a theatre expert and educator with practice. If you already have a background in performing arts, this book provides strategies that are useful for you as well. If you have experience as an educator, this book will enrich your current skill set with interdisciplinary approaches. Tips and examples throughout assist you in creating and maintaining an accessible environment and making courses your own.So how can teaching and learning about theatre help us live in the moment? When we are not engaged, it's easy to forget that we are capable, curious, creative people who can expand our knowledge and experiences every day. Theatre encourages finding meaning in small things, chance encounters, and the tapestry of life. All the material provided in this book will motivate instructors and students to get involved.It will be most useful for arts practitioners, participatory practitioners, institutional educators and community outreach officers, independent theatre instructors. Of potential interest to scholars and researchers in age studies, or in teaching and learning. May also be useful for community arts organizations, regional theatres, and non-profit organizations working with older adults.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Gesundheit - Gerontologie, Note: Sehr gut, Private Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese Linz (Kolleg für Sozialpädagogik der Diözese Linz), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Geragogik wird auch als Altenbildung bezeichnet und soll alternden Menschen dabei helfen, ihre Fähigkeiten und Ressourcen so lang wie möglich zu erhalten mit dem Ziel der bestmöglichen Erhaltung der Lebensqualität. Diese Arbeit zeigt, was man konkret unter der Geragogik versteht (Geschichte, Wesen, Ziele, Methodik), welche Bedeutung sie hat und in welchen Bereichen die Geragogik speziell wirken kann und einsetzbar ist (Lernfelder im Alter).

Are you a senior eager to learn more about the aging process? Have you been yearning for better insight on how to advocate for yourself? Are you ready to unlock the treasured keys for growing older with grace and poise? In Secrets of Sassy, Savvy Seniors: Aging Like Royalty Roadmap, Dr. Nakeisha invites you to get cozy and catch a glimpse of the secrets of aging directly from the remarkable seniors who share them. From selecting a physician to leaving an honorable legacy, join Dr. Nakeisha as she lovingly and objectively provides a roadmap of the aging process. Follow in her footsteps as she teaches and learns from the unforgettable patients who have been entrusted to her care. Discover how to navigate the hospital system and age with dignity! Secrets of Sassy, Savvy Seniors is a guidebook for anyone who longs to lead a rich and independent life.

As boomers enter their 70s, more people than ever need long-term care. The cost of nursing homes, assisted living, home health care, and other care options is painfully steep, and navigating Medicare and Medicaid can be challenging. Long-Term Care comes to the rescue with reliable, practical, plain-English information on long-term care options and how to pay for them.

This examination of the history, development, activities, successes, and limitations of the largest membership organization in the country will be of interest to anyone who belongs to or is curious about this sometimes-controversial group.AARP is one of Washington's most influential interest groups, but just who does it represent? To some, it represents the narrow special interests of older Americans who already consume more than their share of government benefits. To others, its advocacy encompasses everyone, including those with elderly parents and grandparents-and those who will comprise the older generations of the future. The most comprehensive volume ever written about AARP, the book begins with a chapter on the organization's history, going back to its founding in 1958 and its roots in the National Retired Teachers Association, established in 1947. Readers will learn about AARP's membership and chapter activities, including how it grew to be the largest membership organization in the country. Perhaps even more engrossing is the book's investigation of the nature and extent of AARP's political influence and its positions and priorities as it struggles to represent a large and diverse constituency. Finally, the study discusses AARP's organizational model, which combines political advocacy, business, and charity, and probes the controversies arising from what AARP's critics charge are conflicts of interest.

Nationally recognized older adult advocate Missy Buchanan offers a compassionate look at the concerns of two generations adult children and their parents as they struggle with the fears and frustrations of aging. Buchanan invites readers of both generations to stand in each other's shoes through a series of 20 scenarios, presented as paired conversations with God. First she introduces the adult child's perspective on a common situation, such as the need for the parent to give up driving or move to a more manageable living arrangement. She follows with the older adult's feelings and concerns. Buchanan provides a scripture passage, suggestions to help both generations talk about and face the challenging situation, and a closing prayer

TRUTH, LIES & ALZHEIMER'S Its Secret Faces: The Workbook serves as a fitting companion for authors Lisa Skinner and Douglas W. Collins' concise guide to navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, author Lisa Skinner offers insight into the difficult questions families face, including:- How do I respond to a loved one's false belief?- Am I abandoning my parent if I place them in the care of professionals?- How do we make the best of our time left together?Skinner's original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease.Readers will feel empowered to work through the difficulties of the disease and return to what matters - enjoying their remaining time with their loved one.

Do you worry about your aging parents? Does providing the support they need seem overwhelming? You are not alone.Change the course of aging! Embrace the techniques for healthy living and put them into action using a simple four-step method. Give your parents the help they need to age successfully-today!Author and physical therapist Teresa Moererfaced similar challenges when caring for her parents and patients. She also knows the joy of success as she assists people to achieve their optimal potential. InThe Art of Assisting Aging Parents, she steps you through how to turn daily activities and healthy living strategies into meaningful and affective experiences.Her Four-Step Method will teach you how to help your parents: Increase motor and thinking skills Instill healthy habits to promote wellness Make smooth transitions and set quality goals Promote self-awareness and vision for the future Reach their highest state of health and well-beingYou can bridge the gap between the latest scientific research for healthy living and your parents' participation in a successful aging process. Enjoy the years ahead as you make a difference in the lives of those you love.