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Gerotranscendence
Given the 2006 GREAT GERONTOLOGY AWARD for outstanding contribution to gerontological research by the Swedish Gerontological Society Received a VALUE GROUND AWARD from the journal Aldreomsorg (Old Age Care) Expanding upon his earlier writings, Dr. Tornstam's latest book explores the need for new theories in gerontology and sets the stage for the development of his theory of gerotranscendence. This theory was developed to address what the author sees as a perpetual mismatch between present theories in social gerontology and existing empirical data. The development towards gerotranscendence can involve some overlooked developmental changes that are related to increased life satisfaction, as se...
Leisure and Aging
Leisure and Aging: Theory and Practice provides students and professionals with a balanced perspective of current knowledge as it presents cutting-edge research in both fields. Supplemented by online ancillaries, this text offers a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of life for older people and the role of leisure in their lives.
Religion, Belief, and Spirituality in Late Life
Examines the importance of beliefs in understanding psychologically relevant issues from self-identity to recovery from grief.
Overgrep mot eldre
Rapport fra 8 forskere i Norden om overgreb mod ældre i hjemmet. Overgrebene omfatter: mishandling, økonomisk udnyttelse, tyveri, grov omsorgssvigt, fysisk og psykisk vold samt seksuelle overgreb
Aging and the Meaning of Time
As we confront our own mortality, we might ask, "What has my long life meant and how have the years shaped me?" or "How long must I suffer?" Such questions reflect time-consciousness, the focus of this classic volume. The authors, from diverse disciplines in gerontology, act as guides in the exploration of the realms of time in later life and their meanings. As they examine how the study of time can give new meanings to aging, they also consider the religious and spiritual questions raised when human beings consider the temporal boundaries of life. This volume honors Melvin Kimble's contributions to gerontology and represents a new direction in the study of religion, spirituality, and aging.
Old Age
In this final volume in a series sponsored by the World Health Organization and the University of Uppsala, a distinguished international team of doctors, scientists and administrators examines the research into the mental and physical effects of old age and describes the medical and social measures taken to ameliorate them. The subjects include the mental and physical effects of retirement and work; illness at home versus illness in the hospital; social and family structures in different communities, including America, rural France, Africa, and the Soviet Union.
Searching for Truth
Searching for truth is not a search for God. It is a journey into the self and what shapes humanity on earth. Truth seeking involves deep introspection and reflection, an open mind and the courage to look into life in our society and our earth. Experiences are examined with the intention of drawing on the knowledge and experience of others to illuminate the self. Considering current world events, what understanding of Truth is emerging: illusions or realities. Along my journey, I acquired experience through my work, my career and my life. Some of it came spontaneously, while other aspects came from looking back, trying to understand what happened, how it happened. That has informed and shape...
Retirement
Retirement is certainly not a new concept. In our Western Societies it the way most individuals plan to spend the last third of their lives. Depending on how financially and emotionally well prepared one is, this period in one's life can provide rich and rewarding experiences. On the other hand, there are dark mysteries in these years that have been largely ignored. However, Society is beginning to learn that for most people, especially but not exclusively men, are psychological unprepared for what they are finding in these latter years in their lives. What's more, the problems that arise when a man retires are totally unexpected, much less easily addressed. In some cases not treating these ...
50 & Fabulous
Some women dread the approach of their fiftieth birthdays, fearing it’s goodbye to good times and good looks. Others barely notice the transition; they know how to welcome each age for its particular blessings. These are the women Jaki Scarcello calls ‘Women of the Harvest’—women who aren’t trying to turn back the clock, but reaping the fruits of a life well lived, recognising and receiving the real gifts this stage of life brings. Women for whom ‘fifty plus’ doesn’t mean less, but more. Drawing on her own experience, as well as exhaustive research into other women’s stories—a series of interviews conducted in five countries—Scarcello shows with wisdom and wit how chang...
