Beschreibung:
Written by leading international experts, this book helps students and practitioners to better understand and cater for the needs of our ageing population. It examines:
1. The Challenges of Ageism 2. The Role of Health Promotion in Healthy Ageing 3. The Experience of Ageing: Influences on Mental Health and Well-Being 4. Sexuality, Sexual Intimacy and Sexual Health in Later Life 5. Considerations and Challenges in the Prevention of Dementia 6. Work and Retirement Later in Life: Is Retirement a Relevant Concept for the 21st Century? 7. Housing and Older People: Environments, Professionals and Positive Ageing 8. The Challenge of Caregiving 9. Delivery of Care for Older People 10.Vehicles to Promote Positive Ageing: Natural Therapies, Counselling, Music and the Creative Arts 11. Gerontechnology: Optimising Relationships between Ageing People and Changing Technology