Aging into the 21st Century: The Exploration of Aspirations and Values / Edition 1

by Rachelle A. Dorfman

Overview

Aging Into the 21st Century draws on developmental theory and gerontological research to provide a framework for the creation of "value-friendly" long-term care settings and for psychotherapy with the elderly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876306437
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/1993
Pages:	221
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Later Years; Chapter 1 The Experience of Aging; Chapter 2 Franklin Village; Part 2 Aspirations; Chapter 3 Autonomy; Chapter 4 Personal Growth; Chapter 5 Helping; Chapter 6 Social Ties; Chapter 7 Pleasure; Part 3 Values; Chapter 8 Values and Aging; Chapter 9 Values and Aspirations Revisited; Chapter 10 Value-Friendly Long-Term Care;

Editorial Reviews

Dorfman calls this a work on "social gerontology." She discusses aging in the US, and the aspirations and values of the elder population. Combining ethnography with instruction on applications for long-term care of and psychotherapy with the elderly, she draws on her own live-in research at a retirement community. Accessible to students, professionals, or those with a personal interest, the book includes a glossary and three resource guides. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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