Psychology of ageing Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Do Not Go Quietly, the Cappannelli's remind us that the road to a more conscious future passes directly through the process of harvesting the wisdom and experience of our past and participating individually and collectively in writing a new 'third act' for the future." -- Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Author of Age-ing Into Sage-ing and Founder of The Spiritual Eldering Movement"Profound, compassionate and deeply useful, this book is a guide to the genius and capacities inherent in the second half of life. It brooks no whiney nay-saying but rather offers a repositioning of the senior in our time. Seniors become the midwives of souls, the evoctateurs of self and society." -- Jean Houston, Wise woman, UN Envoy To 105 Countries and Best Selling Author"George and Sedena Cappannelli are the real deal. Their coaching work with world-class organizations and individuals gets to the heart of the matter. And when it comes to transformation, it is certainly heart wisdom that matters." -- Melina Bellows, Contributing Writer, O Magazine and The Washingtonian

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Book SynopsisLearn about the key issues when assessing and treating older adults with mental health problems:Trade ReviewAn important and timely book with a stellar roster of contributors to address key topics regarding mental health practice with older adults. This book offers a wealth of practical guidance for those new to professional geropsychology and to seasoned clinicians who want to increase their competencies. This book is an invaluable read and a superb addition to the field. Highly recommended!;Daniel L. Segal, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA;This book is a valuable resource for clinical geropsychologists, social workers, or those working in a clinical capacity with older adults. It is also a useful guide for those in school to become clinicians working with older adults. One could envision this being used as a primary text in a graduate course on mental health and later life or specific chapters being used as supplemental readings for other gerontology-related courses. The book provides clinicians with a holistic view in order to understand the complexities of working with an older adult population and describes evidence-based interventions to use when working with older adults. In addition, this book has several significant strengths including the expert knowledge, the extensive use of case examples, and the emphasis on cultural competence throughout the text.;Reviewed by Amy M. Schuster, PhD, Clemson University, SC, in Journal of Applied Gerontology (2022)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Working With Older Adults: A View From the Field by Nancy A. Pachana and Larry W. Thompson Chapter 2: Assessment Approaches for Psychiatric and Cognitive Syndromes by Viktoriya Samarina, Madhuvanthi Suresh, Matthew Picchiello, Julie Lutz, Brian Carpenter, and Sherry A. Beaudreau Chapter 3: Theoretical Support and Practical Strategies for CBT With Depressed Older Adults by Ann M. Steffen, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, and Larry W. Thompson Chapter 4: Case-Based Approaches With Older Adults: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Laura Gallego-Alberto, Maria S. Pedroso- Chaparro, Andres Losada, Maria Marquez-Gonzalez, Lindsey Jacobs, and Gregory A. Hinrichsen Chapter 5: Therapeutic Approaches for Anxiety and PTSD in Late Life by Alisa O'Riley Hannum, Danielle N. Berkel, Rachael Spalding, and Nancy A. Pachana Chapter 6: Working Successfully With Older Persons on the Dementia Continuum, and Their Informal Caregivers by Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and Larry W. Thompson Chapter 7: Working With Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings by Hillary Rouse and Victor Molinari Chapter 8: Determining Decisional Capacity Across Settings and Clinical Presentations: A Systematic Approach by Shane S. Bush and Stacey Wood Chapter 9: Elder Abuse: Navigating Ethical and Legal Responsibilities by Kyle S. Page and Nabeel T. Yehyawi Chapter 10: Psychological Interventions Developed Specifically for Use in Palliative Care: A Lifespan Developmental Perspective by Rebecca S. Allen, Julia Kasl-Godley, and Candice D. Reel Chapter 11: Psychological Palliative Care and Bereavement Interventions: Psychopathology and Family Contexts by Julia Kasl-Godley and Rebecca S. Allen Appendix 1: Pikes Peak Geropsychology Competencies: Attitude, Knowledge, and Skill Competencies for Practice in Professional Geropsychology Appendix 2: Pikes Peak Evaluation Tool: Pikes Peak Geropsycholo

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Book SynopsisFirst Published in 2017. This volume is a totally candid account about the facts and feelings surrounding the diagnosis of and battle against lung cancera battle the author waged with every ounce of his being. It has an enlightening quality because he shares how he transformed his previous knowledge of family dynamics, coping strategies, and empowerment into wisdom. He shares his journey of taking the knowledge from the Before Cancer phase of his life, and like an alchemist, converting one raw materialhis life and his diagnosis and battleinto an element quite unlike the original. Robbery and Redemption: Cancer as Identity Theft is chock-full of wisdom that has been learned the old fashioned, visceral wayfrom lived experience and keen reflection. This personal, upfront, rubber-hit-the-road treatise is a gift from the author to each reader. It is his wise interpretation of his own experiences of integrating values, problem solving, and coping strategies.Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION Read the Introduction now CHAPTER 1 The Dream CHAPTER 2 Through the Looking Glass CHAPTER 3 The Cancer Journey and Detours Along the Way CHAPTER 4 Resolving to Battle the Bully CHAPTER 5 Communicating with Cancer CHAPTER 6 Trying To Be An Exceptional Patient CHAPTER 7 A Cancer Apprentice: Lessons in Redemption EPILOGUE: Remembering Craig Index

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Book SynopsisThe contributors to Grandparenting in the United States, edited by Madonna Harrington Meyer and Ynesse Abdul-Malak of Syracuse University, use a variety of quantitative and qualitative data sets to assess how grandparenting, and its impacts, vary by living arrangements, economic status, education, gender, race, ethnicity, and other stratifying variables. Some papers assess how the provision of financial assistance, particularly during economic downturns, may be easily absorbed or financially detrimental. Others demonstrate how immigrant grandparents navigate multiple sets of cultural expectations to provide childcare to their grandchildren. Some show how Hispanic grandparents acculturation level is linked to childcare and financial transfer across generations. Others emphasize the extent to which schoolchildren with disabilities are more likely to receive grandparent care, particularly if the mother is single. Some reveal how custodial grandmothers are significantly more likelTable of Contents1. Grandparenting in the United States Madonna Harrington Meyer and Ynesse Abdul-Malak Part I: Grandparenting 2. Race and Ethnic Differences in Grandchild Care and Financial Transfers with Grandfamilies: An Intersectional Resource Approach Merril Silverstein and Yooumi Lee 3. Grandmothers’ Financial Contributions and the Impact on Grandmothers Madonna Harrington Meyer 4. Health and Grandparenting among 13 Caribbean (and one Latin American) Immigrant Women in the United States Ynesse Abdul-Malak 5. Grandparent-Provided Childcare for Families Raising Elementary School-Aged Children with Disabilities Peter D. Brandon Part 2 Co-residential and Custodial Grandparenting 6. Portrait of American Grandparent Families Lynne M. Casper, Sandra M. Florian, C. Brady Potts, and Peter D. Brandon 7. Multigenerational Relationships in Families with Custodial Grandparents Rachel Dunifon, Kimberly Kopko, P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, and Lauren Wakschlag 8. An Exploration of the Health of Adolescents Raised by Grandparents Megan L. Dolbin-MacNab 9. Young Adults’ Perceptions of Living with Their Grandparents During Childhood Laura D. Pittman, Micah Ioffe, and Christine R. Keeports 10. Noncaregiving Grandparent Peers’ Perceptions of Custodial Grandparents: Extent of Life Disruption, Needs for Social Support, and Needs for Social and Mental Health Services Bert Hayslip, Jr., Rebecca J. Glover, and Sara E. Pollard

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Book SynopsisThis book explains clearly how aging is not inevitable, as not everyone gets to grow to an old age. Aging is therefore an opportunity which we must cherish. This book clearly presents the four interdependent factors which can influence and enhance our aging.Trade Review''One excellent way to improve memory is through stories', Prof. Friedland states in his book. And this book is not short of stories about our own, human, story. These enjoyable and informative stories stem from Prof. Friedland's vast clinical and neuroscience experience, shared in an entertaining and yet highly scientific manner. He encourages us to be an active participant in our own care and fierce in the pursuit of what's best for us and our health. In unrevealing the complex story of ageing and demystifying the ageing process, we are served with simple, scientifically based tips how to un-age. Please use them throughout your own (ageing) life and build your own stories each day.' Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, University of Leicester'[A] comprehensive health guide to maintaining fitness in mind and body through the decades.' Diane Cole, A Wall Street Journal Best Book about Aging and RetirementTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables; Preface; Part I. Foundations: What Do We Need to Know About Optimal Aging?: 1.1 Aging is not inevitable, it is an opportunity; 1.2 The theory of the multiple reserve factors; 1.3 The Brain is not an organ, it is the Master; 1.4 Memory and cognition; 1.5 The neurodegenerative diseases of aging; 1.6 Stroke and vascular cognitive impairment; 1.7 Other dementias; 1.8 Our microbiota and how to do gene therapy in the kitchen; 1.9 The health of the body and your physical reserve factor; 1.10 Depression, anxiety and what good is feeling bad?; 1.11 Genetics aren't everything; Part II. Applications: What Can We Do About the Opportunity of Aging?: 2.1 Overview; 2.2 Physical activity; 2.3 Whole body health; 2.4 Mental activity; 2.5 Psychological measures; 2.6 Social factors; 2.7 Dealing with stress; 2.8 Sleep; 2.9 Diet; 2.10 Microbial considerations; 2.11 Dental care; 2.12 Dealing with Doctors and Drugs; 2.13 Hazardous behaviors; 2.14 Toxic exposures; Part III. Conclusions; 3.1 Considerations for Society and the Future of Aging; 3.2 Our Attitude and the Opportunity of Aging; Acknowledgments; Glossary; Endnotes; Index.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning authors Marcy Houle and Elizabeth Eckstrom have teamed up again following the success of their critically acclaimed book The Gift of Caring, winner of the 2016 National Christopher Award. This new book blends frontline science with inspirational stories and insights from wise elders for aging with health, joy, and purpose. The book explains how our bodies and brains age, defining what can be expected with aging and what is unusual. It demonstrates ways we can significantly increase our chances for a positive aging experience into our 80s, 90s and 100s. It offers key strategies for meeting the challenges of aging, informs us of issues of inclusion and equity, and advises on handling legal and financial affairs. The Gift of Aging illustrates how we can make the third act of our lives meaningful and fulfilling, ensuring we as elders can make a difference in our world.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Map and Compass; Part I. Caring for Your Mind: 2. A goal higher than joy; 3. Why does having purpose matter? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 4. An open and determined mindset; 5. Autonomy: impossible without adaptability Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 6. Dance, Lucille, dance; 7. The golden spurtle; 8. Is retirement bad for my health and well-being? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 9. Humanitude-why human connection is vital for everyone; 10. 106-proof; 11. Killing us quietly. Why social isolation is as bad for us as smoking Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 12. Brain health across the life span. What can I do now to prevent dementia later on? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; Part II. Caring for Your Body: 13. Protect your bones throughout your life Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 14. Why your bladder, kidney and perineal health matters Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 15. Help! My blood pressure is going up, I'm dizzy when I stand, and every doctor tells me something different about my cholesterol! What do I do? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 16. Our muscles throughout the life span: build resilience now to prevent frailty later Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 17. The wonderful world of microbiota and the value of the Mediterranean diet Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 18. What happens to our immune system as we age? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 19. The problem with pain and what we can do about it Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 20. Don't give in and live with pain. First, give physical therapy a try Darla Philips, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS; Part III. Caring for Yourself and Your Family: Practical Planning: 21. Who needs an estate plan? Everyone Wendy K. Goidel, Esq; 22. Financial planning through the decades Wendy K. Goidel, Esq; 23. An ethical will: leaving your legacy to loved ones Wendy K. Goidel, Esq; 24. You've become a caregiver. Now what? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 25. So many living arrangements. Which one for you? Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 26. Do this one simple thing and add 7.5 years to your life! Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; Part IV: Caring for Your Soul: 27. I don't want to go downstairs!; 28. How not to be afraid of dying and ensure that your family remembers your death as a peaceful one Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 29. Only two things; 30. Grief and loss: normal parts of aging. not to be missed Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 31. Living to make a difference; 32. The great leveler; 33. View from the mountain; 34. The healing power of nature Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 35. The best place in the world to grow old Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 36. From revolution to pandemic; 37. The power of positivity Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH, MACP; 38. An incredible journey; Afterword; Acknowledgements; Elizabeth's original Mediterranean diet recipes; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book develops a care justice framework to critique and disrupt current policies and reframe a policy blueprint for elevating a just organization of care for unpaid family caregivers and underpaid home care workers assisting older adults. In doing so, Hooyman invites readers to envision a society that fully values the essential work of care.The book is distinctive in its analysis of the interrelationships among both types of care laborers, who often face structural constraints on their decision to care and whose work is devalued and marginalized. Their care work affects every member of society, but it is generally invisible to others, and its economic value is rarely recognized by policymakers. How care work is organized and unrewarded typically has the most financial, physical, and emotional costs for women, people of color, and immigrants across the life course. Inequities for care workers by race, immigrant status, class, and sexual orientation are rooted in systemic

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Book SynopsisOvercoming Depression and Low Mood in Older Adults joins the bestselling Routledge Overcoming Series, which includes publications that have the seal of approval by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and highly commended by the British Medical Association. This workbook outlines how to use the Five Areas model of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to equip older adults experiencing low mood or depression with key life skills to overcome these conditions. Addressing the common challenges faced by older adults during times of low mood and depression, the book provides educational life skills and resources to increase mental wellbeing in the care home, day hospital, and social support networks of this population. Chapters cover topics such as understanding and changing behaviours; behavioural activation and tackling avoidance; noticing and changing extreme and unhelpful thoughts; rebalancing relationships; building assertiveness; and problem solving. Substantially featured throughout are worksheet resources using interactive questions that can be photocopied for use by practitioners with older adults or in their routine business as a therapist or health/social care practitioner. This is a valuable text for any healthcare or mental health professional working with older adults including psychological therapists, social care workers, residential home staff, psychiatrists and practice nurse and health visiting staff. The workbook is also an approachable resource for older adults themselves.Trade Review‘It is now widely recognised that older adults should have access to a range of evidence-based interventions for depression and low mood. Professor Williams and colleagues have been at the forefront of advocating and developing effective tools to achieve this. The resources here provide staff and individuals direct access to expert-written life skills resources that can allow older adults to learn effective strategies they can use to make changes that can quite literally be life changing. Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Older Adults provides a wide suite of resources that address all the most common areas of need of older adults and their carers. I warmly welcome and highly recommend this excellent set of resources.’ Stephen Curran, BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MMedSc, MRCPsych, PhD, Professor, trained in Leeds and was Lecturer in old age psychiatry at the University of Leeds until he took up his current post as Consultant in old age psychiatry in Wakefield, UK. He has published many peer view publications and nearly 20 books on depression, dementia and psychopharmacology in older people and more recently on medical management for doctors. He is co-author of Practical Psychiatry of Old Age (5th Edition).Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Stephen Curran Part 1: Getting Started and Understanding why you feel as you do 1. Starting out ... and how to keep going if you feel stuck 2. Understanding why you feel as you do Part 2: Tackling problems and rebalancing relationships 3. Practical problem solving 4. Being assertive 5. Building relationships with your family and friends 6. Information for families and friends—how can you offer the best support? Part 3: Making changes to what you do 7. Doing things that make you feel better 8. Using exercise to improve how you feel 9. Helpful things you can do 10. Unhelpful things you can do Part 4: Noticing and changing unhelpful thinking 11. Noticing unhelpful thinking 12. Changing unhelpful thinking Part 5: Improving sleep, tackling alcohol and drug misuse, understanding and using antidepressant medication 13. Overcoming sleep problems 14. Harmful drinking and you 15. Understanding and using antidepressant medication Part 6: Planning for the future 16. Planning for the future

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Book SynopsisRethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time of transition, renewal, and re-imagination.Written by career coach Dr Denise Taylor, it considers the psychological factors that impact a successful adjustment to retirement and offers a deeper analysis of how people can find meaning and purpose after full-time work. It examines retirement as an event that often brings about great changes in a person's personal and social life, and how to move forward with meaning in life. Illustrated with interviews, activities, and case studies, and with exercises and questions for reflection, it covers key topics including identity, health, well-being, finances, and relationships.This insightful guidebook is for all prospective and current retirees as well as employers, carTrade Review'Dr. Denise Taylor provides you a roadmap along an unexplored path from relationships to health, self and wealth that allows you to be open to discover meaning in the process of re-imagining retirement.'Kerry Hannon, workplace futurist, Yahoo Finance senior columnist and bestselling author of In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work'This practical and inspirational book couldn’t be more timely. With the changes we have seen in recent times to pensions, health and the world of work, we urgently need to set our outdated assumptions of what retirement should be aside if we are to truly make the most of twenty-first century life expectancies.'Catherine Foot, Director of Longevity Think Tank, Phoenix Insights'Dr Denise Taylor has written an outstanding blueprint with practical ideas to help you navigate your journey in later life. A personal roadmap designed for you.'Lynda Smith, Longevity Advocate, South AfricaTable of Contents1. Introduction Part 1 – Reflect 2. Transitions – The Process of Retirement 3. Where Are You Now? 4. Who Are You? (Psychological Factors) Part 2 - Review 5. Why We Work and Filling the Gap 6. Health and Well-Being 7. Relationships 8. Financial Well-Being Part 3 - Renew 9. Meaning. Mattering, and Generativity 10. Search for Knowledge 11. A Change In ‘Time’ 12. Who Am I 13. The New You

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Book SynopsisWhat physical and psychological changes can I expect when going through the menopause? How can I protect my wellbeing during menopause? How can I ensure a good menopause experience?The Psychology of Menopause provides a useful and positive guide to understanding the psychological, social, and sexual changes that occur during and following menopause. Going beyond hot flushes and HRT, it focuses on how to enhance psychological wellbeing by looking at the science behind women''s lived experiences of perimenopause and post-menopause. The book explores key psychological issues during this transition, such as the risk factors associated with mood and anxiety, the changing social and personal roles for women at midlife, the impact on relationships, and the reasons for brain fog.By putting women's psychological wellbeing at the heart of this stage of life, The Psychology of Menopause provides a much-needed examination into the psychological, social, cultural, and

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Book SynopsisLife and Death considers ageing and mortality from a psychoanalytic perspective and from the point of view of the individual, the couple, and the family.Andrew Balfourâs approach focuses on understanding the challenges of late life and what might help us to continue to live our lives, and inhabit our relationships, as creatively as possible. The book grounds a psychoanalytic approach to understanding later life as a key point of developmental challenge for us all, through closely written accounts of the experiences of older people, as well as wider social-contextual issues. It locates itself at the interface of internal and external realities, exploring the lived experience of some of the most difficult things we can face in old age, such as dementia and other age-related illnesses and losses.Life and Death will be of interest to psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, counsellors, and psychologists in practice and in training. It will also appeal to the general reader interested in ageing and the challenges of late life.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book provides a review across methodological approaches and data-collection methods commonly used with older adults in real-life settings. It addresses the role of normative age-related sensory, cognitive, and functional changes, as well as the influence of generational cohort (age-period-cohort). Fully updated, this second edition reflects recent changes in gerontology and includes more information about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, the use of virtual research methods, discussion about the researcherâs reflexivity, the role of theory in research, qualitative research developments, an expansion of secondary analysis of data and the use of Artificial Intelligence in research. Features include: Descriptions, evaluations, and applications of a wide range of methodological approaches, and methods used to collect data about older persons (quantitative, qualitative, mixed, and emergent methods: photovoi

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the implications and significant ethical, social, economic and health challenges that an ageing world population presents. It provides valuable insights on concerns related to providing, organizing, planning and managing care of older persons in both formal and informal settings.As the number of older persons increases rapidly around the globe, caring for them is a very important aspect of all ageing and aged societies. While in most countries care of older persons is provided informally by family members, the changing social scene, family structures, work and employment patterns are leading many nations to create provisions for formal care through institutions or paid services of caregivers. This book offers perspectives on formal and informal care from countries such as Japan, Netherlands, USA, India, South Africa and Poland, among others. The essays in this book underline a rights-based approach and focus on ethical, social, economic, health and legal as

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the concept of retirement, how it has changed, and what the future holds for the next generation of retirees.The book analyses government data and university surveys of more than 1,000 retirees in Australia and 4,000 retirees in Sweden, as well as in-depth interviews with retirees in each country. It demonstrates that while both countries have differences in their retirement policies and practices, as well as the outcomes for retirees, the process of retirement is undergoing change in both countries as people retire at a range of ages, but often then re-enter the workforce for various reasons. The book proposes four distinctive post-retirement orientations: Stayers, Leavers, Blenders and Disengaged retirees. It then discusses how individuals, employers and governments are responding to the challenges of âretiring in a new ageâ, suggesting policies and a new social contract for retirees that addresses their needs for economic security, physical and mental health, as well as engagement with the wider community. A book of keen interest to scholars of employment and work relations, human resource management, as well as labour economics. Policymakers and students interested in employment issues that affect economic and social equality will also find the bookâs framework fit for use. A full set of interview transcripts and discussion questions is available on the Routledge webpage for download: www.routledge.com/9781041118329

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Book SynopsisThis exceptional collection draws on the most recent demographic data and combines classic research with cutting-edge approaches to provide an invaluable overview of the developmental psychology of the adult years. Covers a wide range of topics within adult development and aging, from theoretical perspectives to specific content areas Includes newly commissioned essays from the top researchers in the field Takes a biopsychosocial perspective, covering the biological, psychological and social changes that occur in adulthood Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors ix Preface xvii Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Martin J. Sliwinski Part I Foundations 1 Theoretical Perspectives: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Positive Aging 3 Elliot M. Friedman and Carol D. Ryff 2 Demography of Aging: Behavioral and Social Implications 25 Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Stacey B. Whitbourne 3 Late Life: A Venue for Studying the Mechanisms by Which Contextual Factors Influence Individual Development 49 Denis Gerstorf and Nilam Ram 4 Methodological Issues in Research on Adult Development and Aging 72 Scott M. Hofer, Philippe Rast, and Andrea M. Piccinin Part II Physical Changes and Health 5 Physical Exercise and Health 97 Leslie I. Katzel and Gregory M. Steinbrenner 6 Behavioral Stability and Change in Health Across the Adult Life Cycle 118 Ilene C. Siegler and Adam Davey Part III Cognition 7 Processing Speed 135 Judith Dirk and Florian Schmiedek 8 Working Memory 154 David P. McCabe and Vanessa M. Loaiza 9 Memory and Aging 174 Brent J. Small, Kerri S. Rawson, Sarah Eisel, and Cathy L. McEvoy 10 Everyday Cognition 190 Jason C. Allaire Part IV Personality 11 Personality Development in Adulthood 211 Nicky J. Newton and Abigail J. Stewart 12 Socioemotional Perspectives on Adult Development 236 Jennifer Tehan Stanley and Derek M. Isaacowitz 13 Personality and Aging: Cognitive Perspectives and Processes 254 Eileen Kranz Graham and Margie E. Lachman Part V Abnormal Aging 14 Affective Disorders and Age: The View Through a Developmental Lens 275 Jennifer R. Piazza and Susan Turk Charles 15 Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias 293 Joshua R. Steinerman and Richard B. Lipton 16 Personality Disorders in Later Life 312 Daniel L. Segal, Richard Zweig, and Victor Molinari 17 Assessment of Older Adults 331 Christine E. Gould, Barry A. Edelstein, and Lindsay A. Gerolimatos Part VI Social Processes 18 Self-Regulation and Social Cognition in Adulthood: The Gyroscope of Personality 357 Cory Bolkan and Karen Hooker 19 Partners and Friends in Adulthood 381 Rosemary Blieszner and Karen A. Roberto 20 Intergenerational Relationships and Aging 399 Kira S. Birditt and Elvina Wardjiman 21 Retirement: An Adult Development Perspective 416 Mo Wang Part VII Well-Being and Creativity 22 Effects of Remaining Time for Psychological Well-Being and Cognition 433 Boo Johansson and Anne Ingeborg Berg 23 Successful Aging 459 Colin A. Depp, Ipsit V. Vahia, and Dilip V. Jeste 24 Creative Productivity and Aging: An Age Decrement – or Not? 477 Dean Keith Simonton Author Index 497 Subject Index 527

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Book SynopsisAging and Work in the 21st Century, 2nd edition, reviews, summarizes, and integrates existing literature from various disciplines with regard to aging and work, but with a focus on recent advances in the field. Chapter authors, all leading experts within their respective areas, provide recommendations for future research, practice, and/or public policy. Fully revised and updated, the second edition takes up many of the same critical topics addressed in the first edition, and incorporates twelve new authors across the volume and three brand new chapters on recruitment and retention, legal issues, and global issues in work and aging.The intended audience is advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in the disciplines of industrial and organizational psychology; developmental psychology; gerontology; sociology; economics; and social work. Older worker advocate organizations, such as AARP, will also take interest in this edited book.Trade Review"This book brings together a comprehensive perspective on aging and work in the 21st century. Leading scholars provide the reader with current insights of the many individual, organizational and public policy related aspects of an aging workforce. The book will be a great resource for all who have practical or scholarly interest in demographic change and the workplace."—Kène Henkens, Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI); University Medical Center Groningen; University of Amsterdam"A forceful and comprehensive book examining the advances and coming challenges facing older individuals, organizations, and societies around the world. A must-read for students, practitioners, and policy makers concerned with workforce aging and the experience of aging related to work."—Ruth Kanfer, Georgia Institute of Technology"This Second Edition is an excellent resource on major issues of adult and older adult employment. Each chapter captures the evolution in thinking regarding major topics in aging and work and includes implications for practice and future directions for research."—Harvey L. Sterns, The University of AkronTable of ContentsSeries Foreword Preface Contributors 1. Introduction and Overview 2. Recruiting and Retaining Older Employees: Planning, Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Programs 3. Diversity Issues for an Aging Workforce: A Lifespan Intersectionality Approach 4. An Expanded View of Age Bias in the Workplace 5. Legal Issues and the Aging Workforce 6. Employee Age and Performance in Organizations 7. Age(ing) and Work Attitudes 8. Employee Development and Training Issues Related to the Aging Workplace 9. Career Embeddedness and Career Crafting Among Older Workers 10. Aging and occupational Health 11. Age and Technology for Work 12. Age and Work-Family Issues 13. Retirement from Three Perspectives: Individuals, Organizations, and Society 14. Global Issues in Work, Aging, and Retirement

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Book SynopsisThe Aging Mind offers an accessible introduction to what research has revealed about how our bodies and brains age, and how these changes affect our everyday experiences and lives. This second edition is fully updated with contemporary studies and neuroscientific findings, to offer an engaging exploration of 25 facets of the physical and mental aging processes.Written by eminent gerontologist Patrick Rabbitt, who interprets research through his own personal daily experiences, it explores what aging really is and how to accept and manage it. It explores why our sensory and cognitive experiences change as we get older, and what these developments mean for our overall physical and emotional well-being. Key topics explored include memory, intelligence, attention, sleep, vision and hearing, taste and smell, touch and balance, anxiety, depression and perception of the passage of time. It also discusses how far we can keep and develop the skills we have mastered over our liTable of ContentsChapter 1 Talking About Old AgePart I What is Aging?Chapter 2 Why and How Do We Age?Chapter 3 How Fast Do We Change?Chapter 4 How Well do We Understand What is Happening to Us?Chapter 5 Biological Signs of Brain AgingPart II MemoryChapter 6 What is Memory For?Chapter 7 Remembering and Planning to Do ThingsChapter 8 Who Said That?Chapter 9 Losing and Finding Words and NamesChapter 10 Remembering the Beginnings of Our LivesChapter 11 Remembering the Rest of Our LivesPart III SensesChapter 12 SeeingChapter 13 HearingChapter 14 Taste and SmellChapter 15 Fumbling and StumblingPart IV Intelligence, Skills and WisdomChapter 16 General SmartsChapter 17 Keeping the Skills We Have LearnedChapter 18 Reading Others’ MindsPart V Living with AgingChapter 19 Those Old Blues: Depression and AnxietyChapter 20 The Speed of ThoughtChapter 21 Paying AttentionChapter 22 Good Times and Bad TimesChapter 23 SleepChapter 24 Time PassingPart VI Aging WellChapter 25 What Can We Do About All This?

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Book SynopsisGrandparenting: Contemporary Perspectives is one of the first books of its kind to offer a dedicated account of the social and psychological research on this important life stage. Reflecting the contemporary positive approach to ageing, it covers many of the issues that impact the grandparent experience today, such as care-giving and changing family structures, to reveal the health and wellbeing benefits of the grandparent role. It examines biological, psychological, social/ familial, gender, cultural and economic dimensions to map out the current landscape in this emerging field.Moore and Rosenthal draw on quantitative and qualitative, experimental, survey, observation and case study research, including unique data on grandfathers. They examine how people respond to the challenges and possibilities of grandparenting, and how this influences intergenerational relationships and adapting to growing older. The book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date evidence base for stTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Grandparenting: the third act? 2. Becoming a Grandparent: Transitions and Bonding 3. Psychological Benefits of grandparenting 4. Roles and relationships 5. Grandparents and Primary carers 6. Diverse Family structures 7 Health and wellbeing 8. The experience of grandfathers 9. Laws, policies and programs 10. Grandparenting: an agenda for the future; references

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Book SynopsisCurrent estimates indicate that approximately 2.2 million people are incarcerated in federal, state, and local correctional facilities across the United States. There are another 5 million under community correctional supervision. Many of these individuals fall into the classification of special needs or special populations (e.g., women, juveniles, substance abusers, mentally ill, aging, chronically or terminally ill offenders). Medical care and treatment costs represent the largest portion of correctional budgets, and estimates suggest that these costs will continue to rise. In the community, probation and parole officers are responsible for helping special needs offenders find appropriate treatment resources. Therefore, it is important to understand the needs of these special populations and how to effectively care for and address their individual concerns.The Routledge Handbook of Offenders with Special Needs is an in-depth examination of offenders with speciTrade ReviewAt long last—a comprehensive resource for academic and criminal justice professionals that addresses the complex and unique needs of a broad range of offenders in need of special care, treatment, and management across the criminal justice system. Drawing on her special advocacy for her brother, Zack, Kimberly Dodson has assembled research that examines all aspects of special offender needs—from unique barriers specific to each need—to emerging, innovative, and evidence-based programs and approaches that offer support for more humane, proactive, and targeted criminal justice policies and practices.Rosemary L. Gido, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Department of Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Editor, Women’s Mental Health Issues Across the Criminal Justice SystemThe average American inmate is nothing close to "average," as the majority of those incarcerated in our prisons and jails have a litany of special needs. Dodson and colleagues provide a thorough examination of these inmates, providing insight into the troubled and frustrating world of men and women whose needs are often not met and challenging the notion that reintegration should be a seamless transition for the thousands reentering society each year. I look forward to using it in my own classroom.Cathy D. Marcum, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Government and Justice Studies, Appalachian State UniversityThe dispensation of justice in corrections requires individualized treatment. The current movement away from a belief in an ethic of penal harm to an era of penal help among correctional practitioners and scholars also signals the need for compassionate and science-based care for those incarcerated in jails and prisons. In Kimberly Dodson’s edited book, Handbook on Offenders with Special Needs, the authors provide a systematic and valuable delineation of who among these inmates needs specialized care and how it might best be delivered in a manner that is just, appropriate, and befitting a country that professes an evolving sense of decency.Mary K. Stohr, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State UniversityThe Handbook on Offenders with Special Needs is a must read for those interested in learning about the various challenges and concerns that impact special needs offenders and the people who care for them. Topics include administration and management, special populations, medical and mental health, and treatment in the community.Michael Bush, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership, Northern Kentucky UniversityThis collection of original articles on offenders with special needs covers all the bases—mental health, medical, special populations, community based treatment, and administration. From legal issues and the role of law enforcement to specific recommendations for special populations like the homeless, incarcerated veterans, and other often overlooked and underserved groups, this volume offers a long overdue contribution to both researchers and practitioners. The Handbook on Offenders with Special Needs is both innovative and thorough in helping the reader to better understand special needs offenders as well as offering insights concerning how to more effectively treat and whenever possible, reintegrate them into their respective communities.Michael Braswell, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, East Tennessee State UniversityTable of Contents1. Challenges Criminal Justice Practitioners and Treatment Professionals Encounter with Special Needs Offenders Kimberly D. Dodson Part I: Administration and Management Issues 2. Constitutional and Legal Issues: Tracing the Legal Landscape from Entry to Release Kwan-Lamar Blount-Hill and Beverly Blount-Hill 3. Specialty Courts: Funneling Offenders with Special Needs Out of the Criminal Justice System Cassandra A. Atkin-Plunk and Lincoln B.Sloas 4. Special Needs Correctional and Community Facilities: Designing for Inmates with Special Needs John H. Weigel and Sydney M. Kennedy 5. Specialized or Segregated Housing Units: Implementing the Principles of Risk, Needs, and Responsivity Ryan M. Labrecque 6. Administrative and Treatment Issues When Jailing Offenders with Special Needs: Negotiating Limited Resources Jennifer Guriel Myers Part II: Special Populations 7. Women Offenders: Gender-Responsive Treatment During Incarceration and Reentry Lisa M. Carter 8. Parenting Behind Bars: The Experiences of Incarcerated Mothers and Fathers Michael B. Mitchell, Kimberly D. Dodson, and LeAnn N. Cabage 9. Juvenile Offenders: Diverting Youth and Utilizing Evidence-Based Practices Riane M. Bolin 10. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Offenders: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Incarceration Chris Wakefield and Andrew L. Spivak 11. Incarcerating the Homeless: Risk Factors and Promising Strategies for Reentry Shelley J. Listwan, Laura Barber, and Deborah Koetzle 12. Incarcerated Veterans: Confronting Military Service Struggles through Treatment and Diversion LeAnn N. Cabage 13. Immigrant Prisoners: Conditions of Confinement and Institutional Abuses Jodie M. Lawston 14. Prison Gangs: Identification, Management, and Renunciation Robert D. Hanser 15. Suicidal Prisoners: Identifying Suicide Risk and Implementing Preventative Policies Christine Tartaro 16. Death Row Inmates: Housing and Management Issues Cedric Michel Part III: Medical and Mental Health Issues 17. Prisoners with Mental Illness: Treatment Challenges and Solutions Andrea Cantora and Tiffaney Parkman18. Substance Abuse: Screening, Assessment, Planning, and Treatment Robert D. Hanser 19. Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Jerrod Brown, Jeffrey Haun, and Anthony Wartnik 20. Offenders with Physical Disabilities: Experiences Across the Criminal Justice System Margaret E. Leigey and Victoria M. Smiegocki 21. Aging Behind Bars: Assessing the Healthcare Needs of Graying Prisoners Mary E. Harrison Joynt and Alex Bishop 22. Chronic and Terminal Illness: Providing End-of-Life Care to Dying Prisoners Kimberly D. Dodson 23. Offenders with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Contact with the Criminal Justice System James R. Patton and Edward A. Polloway 24. Sex Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities: Deficits and Risk Factors for Sexual Offending Jerrod Brown, Cody Charette, Aaron Trnka, Diane Neal, and Janina Cich 25. Offenders with Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs: Applying DEAR. and BASE Models Jerrod Brown, Jeffrey Haun, Elizabeth Quinby, and Deborah Eckberg26. Forgotten Populations: Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Health Care Disparities Adam K. Matz Part IV: Treatment in the Community 27. Policing Special Needs Offenders: Implementing Training to Improve Police-Citizen Encounters Bradley D. Edwards and Jennifer Pealer 28. Treating Offenders with Specialized Needs in the Community: Constructing Community and Social Support Systems Aida I. Diaz-La Cilento 29. Reentry and Reintegration of Adult Special Populations: Community Involvement, Police Partnerships, and Reentry Councils Robert D. Hanser 30. Developing and Implementing Evidence-Based Policies and Practices: Improving Offender Treatment Outcomes Kimberly D. Dodson, LeAnn N. Cabage, and Hannah L. Brown

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Book SynopsisDo we become better or worse drivers as we age? Why do we indulge in risky behaviour when driving? Will technology remove the human role in driving forever? The Psychology of Driving is a fascinating introduction into the psychological factors at play when people get behind the wheel. Exploring the role of personality traits and cognitive functions such as attention in driving, the book considers why human error is most often to blame in road accidents, and how we can improve driver safety. The book debunks the myth that men are better drivers than women and considers why some people indulge in knowingly risky behaviour on the road, including using mobile phones and drink/drug-driving. In a time when driverless cars are becoming a reality, The Psychology of Driving shows us how human behaviour and decisions can still affect our lives on the road.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: perception and attention in drivingChapter 2: distracted drivingChapter 3: driving, risk and youthChapter 4: the effects of age on drivingChapter 5: personality and drivingChapter 6: driving while impairedChapter 7: the future of drivingReferencesFurther reading

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Gerontology Research Methods offers a clear understanding of the most important research challenges and issues in the burgeoning field of the psychology of aging. As people in developed countries live longer, so a range of research methods has evolved that allows a more nuanced understanding of how we develop psychological and neurologically. Allied to this is an increasing concern with the idea of well-being, a concept which places cognitive performance and development within a more socially grounded context. With contributions from a range of top international scholars, the book addresses both typical and atypical aging, highlighting key areas such as physical and cognitive exercise, nutrition, stress, diabetes and issues related to death, dying and bereavement. Successful ageing is emphasised throughout the text. Each chapter concludes with a series of practical tips on how to undertake successful research in this area. This unique collection is theTable of ContentsSection 1: Introduction; 1. Understanding successful ageing, key challenges and research methods; Section 2: Lifestyle factors and Psychological Functioning; 2. Physical and Cognitive Exercise in Ageing 3. Nutrition, Health and the Ageing Process 4. Stress, Coping and resilience in an ageing population 5. The dual continua model of mental health and illness: Theory, findings and applications 6. Successful aging in the Workplace: a resources-oriented intervention perspective 7. Ageing and retirement behaviour; Section 3: Less successful Ageing; 8. The frontal ageing hypothesis: Evidence from Normal ageing and dementia 9. Examining cognitive function in type 2 diabetes: the importance of an inclusive research approach 10. Alzheimer's disease: interaction of lifestyle factors and traumatic head injury; Section 4: Novel Interventions for dementia; 11. The effect of music therapy for people with dementia 12. Poetry as a means of (re)creating satisfying levels of personhood and social integration for Alzheimer's sufferers: method discussion and outcomes; Section 5: End of Life; 13. Death, dying and bereavement in old age: Working towards a 'good death' for elderly individuals

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is back with a groundbreakingly frank guide to being a grown-upWhat does it mean to be an adult? In the twentieth century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. Since then, every generation has been held to those same markers. Yet so much has changed about the world and living in it since that sequence was formulated. All of those markers are choices, and they?re all valid, but any one person?s choices along those lines do not make them more or less an adult. A former Stanford dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising and author of the perennial bestseller How to Raise an Adult and of the lauded memoir Real American, Julie Lythcott-Haims has encountered hundreds of twentysomethings (and thirtysomethings, too), who, faced with those markers, feel they?re just playing the part of ?adult,? while struggling with anxiety, stress, and general unease. In Your Turn, Julie offers compassion, personal experience, and practical strategies for living a more authentic adulthood, as well as inspiration through interviews with dozens of voices from the rich diversity of the human population who have successfully launched their adult lives. Being an adult, it turns out, is not about any particular checklist; it is, instead, a process, one you can get progressively better at over time?becoming more comfortable with uncertainty and gaining the knowhow to keep going. Once you begin to practice it, being an adult becomes the most complicated yet also the most abundantly rewarding and natural thing. And Julie Lythcott-Haims is here to help readers take their turn.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is back with a groundbreakingly frank guide to being a grown-up, Your Turn.What does it mean to be an adult? In the twentieth century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. Since then, every generation has been held to those same markers. Yet so much has changed about the world and living in it since that sequence was formulated. All of those markers are choices, and they're all valid, but any one person's choices along those lines do not make them more or less an adult.A former Stanford dean of freshman and undergraduate advising and author of the perennial bestseller How to Raise an Adult and the lauded memoir Real American, Julie Lythcott-Haims has encountered hundreds of twentysomethings (and thirtysomethings, too), who, faced with those markers, feel they're just playing the part of adul

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Book SynopsisSod 70! Keep fit, keep the brain going, and with a spot of good fortune you can be living a fulfilling, active life in your 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond!

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Book SynopsisWe've all heard that Millennials are smarter than everyone else, unique in every way possible, that they have probably been millionaires since age seven, and that they are poised to take over the world. We've also heard that they are lazy, unmotivated, entitled, and condescending know-it-alls. How can this generation have such opposing characteristics? What is the truth about this generation? The Millennial Mindset offers parents, educators, managers, and co-workers insights and suggestions on how to engage, prepare, and foster the Millennial generation in all aspects of life. Through interviews with millennials and those who work with or otherwise engage them, Regina Luttrell and Karen McGrath offer ways for Millennials to better understand older generations and their peers so they can coexist without animosity in today's fast-paced globalized world. They also offer insight into Millennial characteristics, passions, and goals for those who work with, live with, or otherwise co-exist Trade ReviewThe Millennial Mindset provides a comprehensive perspective on the often mis-understood generation. Luttrell and McGrath's book brought together endless articles, blog posts and Tweets about the Millennial generation. There's no magic bullet to "fix" the generation rather the book provides a framework for multiple generations to successfully co-exist. -- Anne Gaertner, director, Employer Relations and Internships, Cornerstone UniversityThere is plenty of fiction in the air about Millennials—lazy, selfish, and “entitled” among them—so it is refreshing to see a book that highlights the facts: Millennials are an optimistic, energetic, generous-hearted, and idealistic generation. This might be bad news for those who enjoy dumping on them, but it’s good news for the rest of us. This book is an excellent guide to the Millennial generation and the world they will create. -- Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, PhD, author of Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties; Research Professor, Department of Psychology, Clark UniversityTable of ContentsForewords (Tatiana N. Coffinger, Cailin Brown, and Ryan Schram) Preface PART I: MILLENNIALS: WHO ARE THEY? WHERE HAVE THEY BEEN? WHERE ARE THEY GOING? 1: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation-X 2: Who are Millennials? PART II: MILLENNIALS’ LEADERSHIP & CHARACTERISTICS 3: LEADERSHIP: There is an “I” in TEAM 4: Characteristics 1 and 2: Confident & Cavalier 5: Connected 6: Collaborative 7: Characteristics 5 and 6: Committed Change Agents 8: Contradistinctive PART III: MOVING FORWARD: WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON? 9: Millennial Voices: “Out of the Mouths of Babes” 10: Embracing the Challenges Ahead 11: What’s Next?: “Forgettabout” Millennials, think Neo-Millennials About the Authors

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Book SynopsisWritten for a broad range of mental health professionals, this book explains why depression can be challenging to treat in older adults and describes the most effective interventions. Noted geriatric psychiatrist Gary J. Kennedy draws on extensive clinical experience and research to present current best practices in pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, other psychosocial and lifestyle interventions, and electroconvulsive therapy. Depressive disorders complicated by psychosis, mania, dementia, and bereavement are addressed in detail, as is suicide prevention. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of integrating care across service settings and building strong partnerships with patients and their families. Quick-reference tables throughout the book distill critical elements of intervention. See also the author's award-winning Geriatric Mental Health Care: A Treatment Guide for Health Professionals, which provides a framework for treating the most frequently encountered psychiatrTrade Review"I am pleased that this critically needed book on a very much neglected topic in health care has become available. Kennedy’s approach is thoughtful, logical, and well organized. He addresses all aspects of geriatric depression, from the basic difficulties of defining depression in the elderly population to the problems of effective treatment. Having all of this information in a single, clearly laid-out volume is invaluable for clinicians and instructors. I found the chapter on diet and exercise to be especially exciting and useful. I plan to use this book in teaching my residents and geriatric fellows. Its strength lies in its comprehensive perspective, making it a welcome addition to the geriatrician's library."--Donald A. Davidoff, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Department of Neuropsychology, McLean Hospital "Kennedy is one of our most astute and pragmatic geriatric psychiatrists. In this book, he explains how to recognize depressive symptoms in older adults, including those with chronic physical illness. He discusses effective intervention strategies and applications for diverse settings and providers. Health care practitioners and administrators will gain practical, important insights into both the science and the art of providing optimal care to this undertreated population."--Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai "Geriatric Depression provides an up-to-date and well-researched discussion of this important topic, in the context of the rapidly evolving health care scene and with reference to DSM-5. Kennedy emphasizes a team approach that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, primary care providers, and nurses. The practical evaluation tools and decision trees will appeal to practitioners."--Judy M. Zarit, PhD, private practice, State College, Pennsylvania "Kennedy has used his long experience as a clinician, investigator, and teacher to produce a book that that is both intellectually stimulating and practical. He has a unique ability to clarify complex concepts related to biological interactions, comorbidity, and psychosocial context, and to arrive at a synthesis that informs evidence-based clinical practice. I expect this book to guide the understanding and care of geriatric depression for many years."--George S. Alexopoulos, MD, Founder and Director, Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry "A timely and practical resource written by an experienced geriatric psychiatrist who has been involved in teaching and training for several decades. This book is appropriate for any mental health provider working with older adults suffering from depression. I also recommend it as a text in geriatric mental health courses. Kennedy helps practitioners and graduate students increase their knowledge and skills related to etiology, pharmacotherapy, suicide risk, evidence-based psychotherapies and other psychosocial interventions, and collaborative care models for treating depression in older adults."--Zvi D. Gellis, PhD, Professor and Director, Center for Mental Health and Aging, School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania -The target audience is mental health professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with late-life depression, but primary care physicians also would benefit. Written by a nationally recognized expert in geriatric psychiatry, it is a welcome addition to the psychiatric literature….This is an outstanding book, written by an expert in geriatric psychiatry. Any clinician who treats older adults needs to be familiar with the material in this superb book. It should be required reading for all psychiatrists and geriatricians.--Doody's Review Service, 10/16/2015Table of Contents1. The Problem of Depression in Late Life 2. What Causes Depression in Late Life and What Makes It Difficult to Treat? 3. Pharmacotherapy 4. Effective Psychotherapies 5. Other Psychosocial Interventions 6. Diet, Supplements, and Exercise 7. Electroconvulsive Therapy 8. Reducing the Risk of Suicide in Late Life 9. Prevention of Depression: Implications for Collaborative Care Epilogue References Index

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Book SynopsisPresenting best practices for assessment and intervention with older adults experiencing cognitive decline, this book draws on cutting-edge research and extensive clinical experience. The authors' integrative approach skillfully interweaves neuropsychological and developmental knowledge. The volume provides guidelines for evaluating and differentiating among normal aging, subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and different types of dementia. It identifies risk and protective factors that may influence an individual's trajectory and describes how to create a sound case conceptualization. Evidence-based strategies for pharmacological, cognitive, behavioral, and psychological intervention with patients and their caregivers are illustrated with vivid case examples.Trade Review"This outstanding book is a true gem. Covering central topics in geriatric neuropsychology, it is organized in a pedagogically logical manner and is well written and highly relevant to practice. The book offers an important conceptualization of the experience of cognitive decline that goes beyond diagnostic categories. The discussion of assessment helps the practitioner carefully distinguish the range of normal aging states from static and transition states of mild cognitive decline and dementia. The book describes pharmacologic, cognitive training, and psychological interventions aimed at optimizing well-being, compensatory skill, and functional skill. It can be welcomed as a strong primary resource for any neuropsychologist or student practicing with elders. As the landscape of our aging population changes, this is a valuable resource for practice and teaching that is worthy of ownership and frequent reference."--Deborah Koltai, PhD, ABPP/CN, Director, Duke Clinical Neuropsychology Service; Associate Professor, Departments of Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center "Tuokko and Smart--both of whom are accomplished researchers and clinicians--provide an excellent evidence-based reference. The integrative, developmentally focused approach to both assessment and treatment helps prepare clinicians, students, and trainees to establish a comprehensive understanding of each patient--not just his or her symptoms--in order to make a meaningful difference in the person’s life. A particularly important feature that sets this book apart from others on cognitive decline is its coverage of cognitive wellness and factors that promote neurological health and protect against cognitive decline. This is a book that neuropsychologists who evaluate and treat older adults, and those preparing for such a career, should read and keep nearby."--Shane S. Bush, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York; adjunct faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama "Essential reading for neuropsychologists, geriatricians, neurologists, and psychiatrists who provide services for older adults. What makes the book distinctive is its accessible overview of the cognitive aging process that successfully integrates basic and cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and lifespan development approaches. Chapters on intervention are particularly useful, offering practical guidance and tools to improve aspects of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. A strength of the book, overall, is its emphasis on the relative influences of biological, psychological, and social factors in the stunningly complex, often nonlinear trajectory of cognitive aging."--Laura A. Rabin, PhD, Department of Psychology, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York "Highly readable and with broad coverage of key topics, this volume is sure to appeal to seasoned clinicians as well as students. The book contains a helpful introduction to both protective and risk factors for cognitive decline. It supports interpretation of individuals' current cognitive symptom presentations based on an integrative developmental perspective that is sensitive to a range of potential contributing factors. This framework--coupled with clinical assessment guidelines and engaging case studies--brings to life the process of interpreting often complex assessment scenarios. The distillation of empirical research on types of interventions suitable for specific neuropsychological presentations is extremely useful. A valuable resource."--Nancy A. Pachana, PhD, FASSA, Codirector, Aging Mind Initiative, University of Queensland, Australia -Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, and practitioners.--Choice Reviews, 1/1/2019Table of ContentsI. An Overview of Cognitive Decline in Later Life 1. Introduction to the Study of Cognitive Decline 2. Factors Protective against Cognitive Decline 3. Factors Predictive of Cognitive Decline II. Assessment Strategies for Late-Life Cognitive Decline 4. An Integrative, Developmental Approach to Assessment 5. Normal Age-Related Cognitive Decline 6. Subjective Cognitive Decline 7. Mild Cognitive Impairment 8. Dementia III. Interventions for Late-Life Cognitive Decline 9. An Integrative, Developmental Approach to Intervention 10. Pharmacological Interventions 11. Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions 12. Psychological Interventions References Index

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Book SynopsisFor people with disabilities caused by nonprogressive brain injury, challenges in everyday living can be multifaceted and overwhelming. This book presents key principles of holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation, helping practitioners stay on track through complex terrain. Leading authorities Barbara A. Wilson and Shai Betteridge provide a framework for effective intervention based on a collaborative understanding of clients' strengths and needs. They describe essential strategies for assessing and remediating the impact of cognitive and psychosocial problems in everyday life. Detailed case examples illustrate the process of building partnerships with families, setting meaningful goals, developing skills and supports, and addressing emotional and mental health concerns. Innovative uses of technology are highlighted. Several reproducible clinical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Wilson, a lodestar in the field, and Betteridge, an innovative practitioner, describe the essentials of neurological rehabilitation that is person centered, assessment and formulation based, goal minded, and grounded in the personally meaningful 'real world' of the patient. The book addresses key recovery factors, with a multimodal emphasis on the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, practical, interpersonal, and psychosocial ramifications of acquired brain injuries. Tried-and-true fundamentals are nicely interwoven with cutting-edge therapies and technological advances. The case studies and vignettes add to the applicability of the principles."--Pamela S. Klonoff, PhD, ABPP-CN, Clinical Director and neuropsychologist, Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation, Barrow Neurological Institute and Dignity Health, Phoenix, Arizona "This concise yet thorough volume is written in clear, accessible prose. The book includes both theoretical and practical material, with numerous case examples and sample data collection forms that help to bring the content home. The keys to successful neurorehabilitation are all here--close partnerships with patients and their families and communities, an attitude of optimism balanced by realism, and a steadfast focus on meaningful goals. The chapter on technology alerts the reader to developing trends. The voices of people directly affected by brain injury are included throughout the book to remind practitioners why we are doing this challenging and important work."--Tessa Hart, PhD, Scientist Emerita, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania "Clinicians and researchers who want to know about holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation, this is the book for you! Wilson and Betteridge distill their knowledge gained over decades of clinical and research experience. The book explains the concepts and models underpinning neuropsychological rehabilitation, offers practical advice on assessment and goal setting, describes new intervention approaches, and provides case illustrations and visual aids. The authors have produced a valuable, highly accessible 'how-to' resource."--Robyn Tate, PhD, Professor Emerita, John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, University of Sydney, Australia "This book offers an impressive, passionate vision of how to improve clinical neuropsychological services to maximize the well-being of patients and their families. While acknowledging the challenges of real-world clinical practice, the authors are optimistic about ways to engage patients and tackle functional goals. Readers seeking to make evidence-based clinical decisions will appreciate the breadth and depth of the information presented. Clinical cases bring to life the principles described in each chapter. In the graduate classroom, the cases will serve as a strong foundation for practical discussions."--Anastasia M. Raymer, PhD, CCC-SLP, Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Old Dominion University-Table of Contents1. What Is Neuropsychological Rehabilitation? 2. Who Can Benefit from Neuropsychological Rehabilitation? 3. The Purposes and Process of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 4. The Broad Theoretical Base of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 5. Appropriate Assessment and Formulation for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 6. The Need for a Working Partnership in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 7. Holistic Goal Setting in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 8. Using Goals to Guide Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 9. The Interconnectedness of Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior: The Basis of the Holistic Approach 10. The Uses of Technology in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation to Improve Daily Functioning and Quality of Life 11. Six Fundamental Components of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 12. Summary and Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisFor people with disabilities caused by nonprogressive brain injury, challenges in everyday living can be multifaceted and overwhelming. This book presents key principles of holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation, helping practitioners stay on track through complex terrain. Leading authorities Barbara A. Wilson and Shai Betteridge provide a framework for effective intervention based on a collaborative understanding of clients' strengths and needs. They describe essential strategies for assessing and remediating the impact of cognitive and psychosocial problems in everyday life. Detailed case examples illustrate the process of building partnerships with families, setting meaningful goals, developing skills and supports, and addressing emotional and mental health concerns. Innovative uses of technology are highlighted. Several reproducible clinical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Wilson, a lodestar in the field, and Betteridge, an innovative practitioner, describe the essentials of neurological rehabilitation that is person centered, assessment and formulation based, goal minded, and grounded in the personally meaningful 'real world' of the patient. The book addresses key recovery factors, with a multimodal emphasis on the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, practical, interpersonal, and psychosocial ramifications of acquired brain injuries. Tried-and-true fundamentals are nicely interwoven with cutting-edge therapies and technological advances. The case studies and vignettes add to the applicability of the principles."--Pamela S. Klonoff, PhD, ABPP-CN, Clinical Director and neuropsychologist, Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation, Barrow Neurological Institute and Dignity Health, Phoenix, Arizona "This concise yet thorough volume is written in clear, accessible prose. The book includes both theoretical and practical material, with numerous case examples and sample data collection forms that help to bring the content home. The keys to successful neurorehabilitation are all here--close partnerships with patients and their families and communities, an attitude of optimism balanced by realism, and a steadfast focus on meaningful goals. The chapter on technology alerts the reader to developing trends. The voices of people directly affected by brain injury are included throughout the book to remind practitioners why we are doing this challenging and important work."--Tessa Hart, PhD, Scientist Emerita, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania "Clinicians and researchers who want to know about holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation, this is the book for you! Wilson and Betteridge distill their knowledge gained over decades of clinical and research experience. The book explains the concepts and models underpinning neuropsychological rehabilitation, offers practical advice on assessment and goal setting, describes new intervention approaches, and provides case illustrations and visual aids. The authors have produced a valuable, highly accessible 'how-to' resource."--Robyn Tate, PhD, Professor Emerita, John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, University of Sydney, Australia "This book offers an impressive, passionate vision of how to improve clinical neuropsychological services to maximize the well-being of patients and their families. While acknowledging the challenges of real-world clinical practice, the authors are optimistic about ways to engage patients and tackle functional goals. Readers seeking to make evidence-based clinical decisions will appreciate the breadth and depth of the information presented. Clinical cases bring to life the principles described in each chapter. In the graduate classroom, the cases will serve as a strong foundation for practical discussions."--Anastasia M. Raymer, PhD, CCC-SLP, Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Old Dominion University-Table of Contents1. What Is Neuropsychological Rehabilitation? 2. Who Can Benefit from Neuropsychological Rehabilitation? 3. The Purposes and Process of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 4. The Broad Theoretical Base of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 5. Appropriate Assessment and Formulation for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 6. The Need for a Working Partnership in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 7. Holistic Goal Setting in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 8. Using Goals to Guide Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 9. The Interconnectedness of Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior: The Basis of the Holistic Approach 10. The Uses of Technology in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation to Improve Daily Functioning and Quality of Life 11. Six Fundamental Components of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 12. Summary and Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisThe go-to resource for assessing and predicting functional abilities in persons with brain injury or cognitive decline has now been revised and expanded to reflect significant advances in the field. With a focus on key real-world capacities--independent living, vocational functioning, medication management, and driving--leading experts explore how individuals go about their daily lives, where and why disruptions occur, and potential opportunities for improving function. Strategies for direct assessment are reviewed, from standard neuropsychological tests to multimodal approaches and technology-based tools. Chapters also provide functional assessment guidance for specific neurological and psychiatric conditions: dementia, traumatic brain injury, depression, schizophrenia, and others. New to This Edition *Incorporates over a decade of technological and methodological innovations. *Chapter on theories and models of everyday functioning. *Chapters on naturalisTrade Review"The second edition of this well-written, practical, sometimes thought-provoking and always easy-to-digest book about everyday functioning is a welcome treat. It covers a breadth of topics, from driving to medication management, cultural issues, sensors, virtual reality, and more. Readers will learn about new tests, new approaches, and new ways of measuring problems encountered in everyday life. Psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals engaged in person-centered rehabilitation with different diagnostic groups--including patients with stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury--will benefit from this book."--Barbara A. Wilson, OBE, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist, Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and St. George’s Hospital, United Kingdom "This updated guide is a 'must-have' for clinical neuropsychologists and other health professionals interested in the complex ways that cognition influences everyday functioning. The book takes an accessible, multidisciplinary approach to communicating important conceptual, methodological, and clinical issues. A particularly compelling feature of the second edition is the integration of new coeditor Schmitter-Edgecombe, who brings expertise in the technological aspects of cognition and functioning."--Steven Paul Woods, PsyD, Professor of Psychology, University of Houston, and Adjunct Professor of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia "This is a very solid, worthwhile information source for the applied clinician and a useful and accessible text for the neuropsychology trainee. The volume is at the forefront of the integrated field of cognition and everyday functioning, which is especially heartening given the rapidity of change in this field. I am particularly impressed with the up-to-date chapters on naturalistic observations and new, technologically derived methods for ecologically valid assessments. I can easily see myself using this second edition in my graduate cognitive assessment courses as well as in my own neuropsychology practice."--L. Stephen Miller, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia-Table of ContentsI. Assessment Concepts and Methods A. Approaches to Assessing the Relationship between Cognition and Everyday Functioning 1. Neuropsychology and the Prediction of Everyday Functioning, Thomas D. Marcotte, Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, J. Cobb Scott, Rujvi Kamat, & Robert K. Heaton 2. Theories and Models of Everyday Functioning, Deirdre R. Dawson, Tania Giovannetti, & Barry Trentham 3. Human Factors/Ergonomics: Relevance to Assessments of Everyday Functioning, Laura H. Barg-Walkow, Cara B. Fausset, & Wendy A. Rogers 4. The Relationship between Cognition and Function: The Occupational Therapy Perspective, Carolyn M. Baum, Anna E. Boone, & Timothy J. Wolf 5. Cultural Considerations in the Assessment of Functional Abilities, Mariana Cherner & Lily Kamalyan B. Assessment of Specific Functional Abilities and Assessment Considerations 6. The Relationship between Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Neuropsychological Performance, Rosie E. Curiel Cid, Amarilis Acevedo, & David A. Loewenstein 7. The Prediction of Employment Functioning from Neuropsychological Performance, Joseph R. Sadek 8. Medication Management, Terry R. Barclay, Matthew J. Wright, Taylor P. Kuhn, & Charles H. Hinkin 9. The Brain on the Road, Jennifer Merickel & Matthew Rizzo 10. Naturalistic Assessment: Everyday Environments and Emerging Technologies, Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe & Kayela Arrotta 11. Wearable Sensors, Ambulation, and Health, Catherine Sumida & Diane J. Cook 12. Ambulatory Assessment, Naomi S. Chaytor & Luciana Mascarenhas Fonseca 13. Virtual-Reality-Based Neuropsychological Assessments of Everyday Functioning, Thomas D. Parsons, Robert Kane, & Tyler C. Duffield II. Everyday Impact of Normal Aging and Neuropsychiatric Disorders 14. Normal Aging and Everyday Functioning, Karlene Ball & Rachel Benz 15. Everyday Functioning in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Brian C. Castelluccio & Nicole C. R. McLaughlin 16. Everyday Functioning in Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Robert H. Paul, Lauren E. Salminen, & Joseph A. D. McBride 17. Everyday Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury, Catherine A. Mateer, Rema A. Lillie, Holly Tuokko, & Leslie H. Neipert 18. Cognitive Functioning and Everyday Tasks in Multiple Sclerosis, Peter A. Arnett & Megan M. Smith 19. Everyday Impact of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, J. Cobb Scott, Haley Ceremony, & Thomas D. Marcotte 20. The Influence of Depression on Cognition and Daily Functioning, David J. Moore, Raeanne C. Moore, Laura M. Campbell, & J. Hampton Atkinson 21. Cognition and Daily Functioning in Schizophrenia, Amanda McCleery & Michael F. Green 22. Future Directions in the Assessment of Everyday Functioning, Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, Thomas D. Marcotte, & Igor Grant Index

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Book SynopsisThe world''s foremost expert shares advice on later-in-life ADHD, tackling everything from finances, parenting, planning for retirement, social life and work, in this practical and helpful guide for those with and without a diagnosis.Do you... Forget to pay bills? Live in a disorganised environment? Struggle with mental health? Procrastinate on projects, even ones that initially excite you? Have high levels of conflict with those close to you? Have a child diagnosed with ADHD and/or a family history of learning disorders?If some of these patterns sound familiar, you might understandably fear the onset of dementia, but you may have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD in adults is one of the most common disorders. Living with ADHD in our later years is hugely influenced by co-occurring issues, such as anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. In addition, the pres

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Book SynopsisRetirement is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be yourself and do what you want to do. It offers new possibilities for personal growth through learning, retraining, travelling and friendship. But it is also one of the biggest transitions we face, and brings huge psychological and emotional challenges. It''s not surprising that many people struggle with the adjustment to a different pace of life. Not Fade Away guides the reader through these challenges: dealing with the loss of status and routine, reinventing relationships, managing money, and above all, finding new meaning and purpose. It brings together expert advice and insights from people retiring now, who speak from the heart about the lessons they''ve learned and the new sources of fulfilment they''ve discovered. By cutting a clear path through the maze of choices on offer for people retiring today which may or may not involve giving up work completely Not Fade Away inspires you to make up your own mTrade ReviewAs a child of the 60’s, ambitious and career driven, I needed to read this book. I now no longer fear life’s next chapter but instead I’m shouting “Bring it on!” * Jo Good, BBC Radio London *At last – an authentic and connecting book from an author who shares how to be inspired after 60 – a definitive and rather rocking “go to” guide. * Helen Lederer, comedian, writer and actress *Retirement is not about “giving up”. This book shows us how to discover the positives and relish every moment of this major life transition. * Aggie MacKenzie, broadcaster and journalist *This wonderful, comforting book examines every aspect – social, spiritual, recreational, financial, from pastimes and pensions to relationships, health and happiness – and offers expert knowledge and colourful, road-tested advice. And it works. A life-changing triumph! * Mark Ellen, writer and broadcaster *Optimistic and clever, this handbook for how to flourish in your sixties – and beyond – may be the wisest book on reaching a pensionable age * The i newspaper *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why is Retirement Hard? 1 Decisions 2 Preparing 3 Leaving Work Behind 4 Finding New Purpose 5 The First Year and Beyond 6 Identity and Status 7 Good Health 8 Money 9 Couples 10 Friends 11 Grandchildren 12 Home: Moving, Downsizing, Staying Put 13 Living Alone 14 Time to Think and Be Conclusion Resources Further Reading and References Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to making sure you have a fabulous later life.You're likely to live longer than you think. Today's fifty-year olds could have an astounding 36 or more years of life. What's your dream life for your later years? When We're 64 is a friendly, practical guide to preparing for what could be the best years of your life - from the essentials on work and how to fund retirement, to volunteering, where to live and what kind of housing you'll need. It covers how to stay healthy and still live a full life if you get a health condition and reveals how your attitude to ageing could actually increase your lifespan. There are sections on relationships with family and friends, as well as caring for older relatives and how to tackle loneliness. Packed with expert advice and new evidence and tips on how to age well, this route map will help you plan and prepare for the future.Trade ReviewAn easy to read excellent guide, full of practical advice to help prepare us for a happy and healthy older age. -- Diana Moran * Green Goddess *A very important book for the next phase in people’s lives -- Professor Sir Muir GrayThis uplifting playbook is essential preparation for later life. Grounded in the latest research, it guides us through all the practical steps needed to face the future positively – and that’s the key to health and happiness in our sixties and beyond. -- Celia Dodd * author of Not Fade Away *A new stage of life is emerging as longer lives give us extra years between middle age and old age. When We’re 64 provides a guide to navigating the new opportunities that lie ahead. -- Andrew Scott * co-author of The 100-Year Life *An indispensable book by a leading anti-ageing expert * Mail on Sunday *An easy-to-read guide to a great later life, including advice to follow (from your 50s) to keep healthy and happy. * Woman's Weekly *This cheery book is a practical guide to making later life look and feel fab. It covers a range of topics from pensions and volunteering, to housing and loneliness. If you're nervous about the coming years – for you or a loved one – prepare to feel fully reassured. * Top Sante *A brilliant, friendly, practical guide to a better later life. -- Aggie MacKenzie * My Weekly *The ultimate practical guide to later life… filled with expert advice and new evidence and tips on how to age well, an eminently readable, light-hearted look at how to plan and prepare for what could be the best years of your life * Celebrity Angels *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 The ‘new’ issue of old age 2 How are you ageing? 3 Are you an old age ageist? 4 Funding it 5 Nice work if you can get it 6 Fit as a fiddle or good enough health? 7 Where you’ll live 8 What your home should look like 9 Friends, family and other folk 10 Make change now Top Resources Acknowledgements Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis''Dr Anna Dixon has written a must-read for anyone interested in the future of ageing. Learn from one of the best informed about an issue, and opportunity, that is facing us all.'' - Andy Briggs, Head of FTSE 100 life insurer Phoenix Group ''A very important book'' - Sir Muir Gray The Age of Ageing Better? takes a radically different view of what our ageing society means. Dr Anna Dixon turns the misleading and depressing narrative of burden and massive extra cost of people living longer on its head and shows how our society could thrive if we started thinking differently. This book shines a spotlight on how as a society we're currently failing to respond to the shifting age profile and what needs to change.Examining key areas of society including health, financial security, where and how people live, and social connections, Anna Dixon presents a refreshingly optimistic vision for the future that could change the way we value later life in every sense.Trade ReviewReading this book will help you prepare and understand better for your own future and make you realise that better ageing starts now. -- Andrew Scott * co-author of The 100 Year Life and The New Long Life *This is a very important book. -- Sir Muir GrayThis thoughtful and eminently readable book sets out a compelling vision for the future. It shows how the seismic 'age shift' we are experiencing can be a force for good if society adapts. -- Baroness Sally Greengross, Chief Executive, International Longevity Centre UKWith scarily prescient timing, Dr Anna Dixon has produced not just an incredible evidence-based survey of the reality of ageing in Britain today, but also a thought-provoking prescription of what a society that allowed us all to age well would look like. -- Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow, Institute for GovernmentDr Anna Dixon offers a must-read - powerfully argued clarion call for urgent action on all fronts including health, paid work, social care and what we value as citizens to build a society in which ageing in the 21st century is a bonus not a burden. -- Yvonne Roberts, Fellow of The Young FoundationDr Anna Dixon has written a must-read for anyone interested in the future of ageing. Learn from one of the best informed about an issue, and opportunity, that is facing us all. -- Andy Briggs, Head of FTSE 100 life insurer Phoenix GroupIn this important book for policymakers and informed citizens alike, Dr Anna Dixon makes clear that ageing has huge implications for every aspect of our lives. She lays out a strong vision for successful ageing and makes it clear that we have a choice. How we respond will determine whether we are all able to make the most of our longer lives. -- Deb Whitman, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer, AARPA sobering view of a barren future, but one Dr Dixon believes can be avoided if we as a nation start planning now * The i *Table of ContentsForeword by Matthew Taylor Introducing the Age of Ageing Better 1 The changing face of the population 2 We're all doomed 3 Money, money, money 4 The world of work 5 What we do with our time 6 Healthy, longer lives –is it all downhill from here? 7 Who cares? 8 Home sweet home –or is it? 9 The loneliness myth and why the place we live matters 10 Creating the Age of Ageing Bette References Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explodes some myths about aging and reveals ten personal development tools to help us change our perspective to bolster emotional and psychological resilience in later life. In this handbook Guy Robertson offers ten steps that anyone can take to improve the likelihood of living a happy and satisfying life in old age. Research shows that how we think about ageing can have a very significant impact on our health and well-being in later life. Concentrating on the psychological and emotional aspects of ageing, these clear practical exercises will empower the reader to engage in a program of personal change. Getting older is not all bad! Indeed the reality is much more positive than many of us could imagine.Trade ReviewThis insightful and practical book encourages us to confront the toxic effects of ageism on our wellbeing as we move through life. The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing offers simple, powerful ways to build a more accurate narrative and take that resilience and power out into the world. -- Ashton Applewhite * author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism *I really like this book: well-researched, practical and realistic, it embraces the ageing process with a lovely thoughtful optimism, making valuable suggestions about how readers can reach this point themselves. Guy Robertson is a splendid tour guide for the journey into later life. -- Anne Karpf * author of How to Age *An indispensable guide to planning positively for a happy and fulfilling old age. Wise, inspirational and thought-provoking. -- Celia Dodd * author of Not Fade Away: How to Thrive in Retirement *This book will help you become more positive and live longer, better. -- Muir Gray * author of Sod 70! *Relaxed, jargon-free and engaging … helpful and accessible -- Mervyn Eastman * co-founder of Change Agents: The Older Peoples' Cooperative Collective *If you’re feeling even slightly down about getting older, The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing is the antidote. Full of detailed and ‘do-able’ advice, Guy Robertson’s book gives you more control over your ageing than you ever imagine you could have. This book turns the myth of ageing as decline completely on its head and shows us how to choose a positive and fulfilled later life. The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing is literally life-changing! -- Louise Ansari * The Centre for Ageing Better *Our ageing and our longer lives are too often seen as problems rather than opportunities. It is good to have a book that makes the ‘case for the defence’. In his new book The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing, Guy Robertson sets out a balanced view of the plusses and minuses of ageing. -- Baron Filkin (CBE) * former Chair of the Centre for Ageing Better *Offers advice on how to weather the passing of time and transform yourself into a proper golden oldie * The Scotsman *Table of ContentsIntroduction Understanding age and ageing What is positive ageing? The Ten Steps Step 1: Face up to your mortality Step 2: Fact-check the fake news about ageing Step 3: Watch your attitude Step 4: Safeguard your convoy Step 5: Adopt a mindful outlook Step 6: Broaden and build your wellbeing Step 7: Learn from your past Step 8: Establish what is most important to you Step 9: Create a vision for a new later life Step 10: Build your resilience Afterword Positive ageing playlist Acknowledgements Biography References Index

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Book SynopsisWhen children grow up and become adults we often assume, as parents, that our job is done. In fact it''s just the beginning of a whole new stage in our lifelong connection. Relationships with adult children are an aspect of parenting that is rarely discussed, yet they require thoughtfulness and empathy, and can bring many new challenges. - How can you avoid conflict when your adult child returns to live with you?- What if you don''t get on with their partner?- How should you support your child through a divorce, or mental health challenges later in life?- Do you have mixed feelings about looking after your grandchildren?- What if you adult children don''t get along?All Grown Up draws on the personal experiences of parents, as well as advice from leading experts in the filed, to offer support and guidance on working through these common dilemmas to develop and maintain a close bond with your adult child. Discover how to create famTrade ReviewAt last a book to fill the gap - between “empty nesting” and “adulting with adults" - informative and kind. -- Helen Lederer, founder of Comedy Women in PrintCelia is a great author. [This is] much needed… covers so many different emotions and so many different topics. -- Jo Good * BBC Radio London *[A] brilliant book on this stage of life… Celia Dodd looks at how you can deal with different issues that can occur through no fault on anyone’s side. * A & G Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Changing roles, new identities 2. The evolving relationship 3. Meeting and communicating 4. Living with adult children 5. Crises (adult children’s) 6. Crises (in parents’ lives, eg divorce) 7. Conflict and disagreement 8. Siblings and new family dynamics. Breaking childhood patterns. 9. Partners, daughters- and sons-in law. Parents with new partners. 10. When children become parents. The impact on parent and adult child. Grandchildren. 11. Long-distance relationships: when kids - or parents - live far apart. 12. Children who need extra support: special needs, mental or physical health conditions Conclusion: The shifting balance: when parents need their children’s support

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Book Synopsis'Essential reading for everyone' – Marian KeyesIt’s time for us to start talking about the menopause. Cracking the Menopause, from straight-talking broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and health journalist Alice Smellie, has all the information you need, delivered with characteristic wry humour.It’s high time we renovated and elevated this life change. Despite the centuries of speculation and propaganda, we are not overheating or inherently cold, we are not hysterics or boiling vats of toxic poisons, we are not dried up or washed up, we are simply menopausal.In this no-holds-barred guide, Mariella shares her own journey through the menopause, along with the latest science, advice from leading experts and humorous illustrations – to provide an informative source of wisdom and enlightenment.Featuring case studies from women in every walk of life and all stages of their menopause journey, Cracking the Menopause opens up the conversation about an urgent topic that half the population will experience, but barely anyone is talking about. Designed to equip you with the knowledge to manage your symptoms from perimenopause onwards, this essential book separates the myths from the reality and offers expertise, hope and advice.'I inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it.' – Claudia Winkleman'Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo.' - Gabby LoganTrade ReviewA fresh, insightful take and a great read. -- Helen FieldingEssential reading for everyone. -- Marian KeyesI inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it. It’s genuinely helped me understand why I wake up at 5 a.m. and made me laugh along the way. -- Claudia WinklemanCracking the Menopause should be mandatory for every medical student and pretty much anyone else who cares about the quality of a woman’s life over the age of forty. Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo. -- Gabby LoganMenopause is the dark matter of modern medicine, until now almost totally neglected. This book shrugs off generations of silence and stigma. It’s confessional, scientifically accurate and extremely funny. It’s for anyone who will experience the menopause themselves or who knows someone who will . . . so that’s basically everyone. -- Dr Chris van TullekenOptimistic, hilarious and informative. A rallying cry for women to love and look after themselves at any age. -- Susannah ConstantineThis book is nothing short of revolutionary! Finally, some validation for women who’ve been swirling around aimlessly seeking answers in tomes of patriarchal gibberish. This book arrives at exactly the right time; a guidebook for that stage in life, previously only surviving in shadows and whispers. MENOPAUSE, at long last: a badge of honor. -- Naomi WattsA fabulous read. For me, this is the first conversation around the menopause that is inclusive of ethnically diverse voices. This is a must-have, revolutionary book for everyone to read. -- Dr Nighat ArifThis friendly, feisty book has all the myth-busting facts, tactics and strategies we need to sail through menopause and not just survive, but thrive. -- Alice Hart-Davis, founder of The Tweakments GuideBrilliantly well-informed, hugely helpful and, above all, empathetic to women’s needs: I wish I’d had this to read when my own perimenopause kicked in. -- Saska Graville, MPowered WomenA must-read for women of any age. It does not just crack the menopause, it makes it cool. I, for one, cannot wait to become a grumpy and free menopausal woman after reading this book. -- Miriam Gonzalez DurantesIt’s astounding and shocking that a process over half the world’s population will go through is still so poorly understood. This book goes a long way towards clearing up the myths and misconceptions that still surround the menopause. -- Lydia Slater, Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BazaarIt’s fascinating, and a little scary that men are so ignorant about something that will probably significantly affect someone they’ve lived with for two decades! -- Mark Pougatch

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Book Synopsis'Essential reading for everyone' – Marian KeyesFeaturing case studies from women in every walk of life and all stages of their menopause journey, Cracking the Menopause opens up the conversation about an urgent topic that half the population will experience, but barely anyone is talking about.It’s high time we renovated and elevated this life change. Despite the centuries of speculation and propaganda, we are not overheating or inherently cold, we are not hysterics or boiling vats of toxic poisons, we are not dried up or washed up, we are simply menopausal.It’s time for us to start talking about the menopause. Cracking the Menopause, from straight-talking broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and health journalist Alice Smellie, has all the information you need, delivered with characteristic wry humour. Mariella shares her own journey through the menopause, along with the latest science, advice from leading experts and humorous illustrations – to provide an informative source of wisdom and enlightenment.Designed to equip you with the knowledge to manage your symptoms from perimenopause onwards, this essential book separates the myths from the reality and offers expertise, hope and advice.'I inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it' – Claudia Winkleman'Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo' - Gabby LoganTrade ReviewA fresh, insightful take and a great read. -- Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones's DiaryEssential reading for everyone. -- Marian Keyes, author of Again, RachelI inhaled this book, it's fantastic. Women of all ages need to read it. It’s genuinely helped me understand why I wake up at 5 a.m. and made me laugh along the way. -- Claudia WinklemanCracking the Menopause should be mandatory for every medical student and pretty much anyone else who cares about the quality of a woman’s life over the age of forty. Mariella and Alice have just written one of the most important books of the year, bravo. -- Gabby LoganMenopause is the dark matter of modern medicine, until now almost totally neglected. This book shrugs off generations of silence and stigma. It’s confessional, scientifically accurate and extremely funny. It’s for anyone who will experience the menopause themselves or who knows someone who will . . . so that’s basically everyone. -- Dr Chris van Tulleken, broadcaster and author of Ultra-Processed PeopleOptimistic, hilarious and informative. A rallying cry for women to love and look after themselves at any age. -- Susannah Constantine, broadcast and fashion columnistThis book is nothing short of revolutionary! Finally, some validation for women who’ve been swirling around aimlessly seeking answers in tomes of patriarchal gibberish. This book arrives at exactly the right time; a guidebook for that stage in life, previously only surviving in shadows and whispers. MENOPAUSE, at long last: a badge of honor. -- Naomi Watts, actorThis friendly, feisty book has all the myth-busting facts, tactics and strategies we need to sail through menopause and not just survive, but thrive. -- Alice Hart-Davis, founder of The Tweakments GuideBrilliantly well-informed, hugely helpful and, above all, empathetic to women’s needs: I wish I’d had this to read when my own perimenopause kicked in. -- Saska Graville, MPowered WomenA must-read for women of any age. It does not just crack the menopause, it makes it cool. I, for one, cannot wait to become a grumpy and free menopausal woman after reading this book. -- Miriam Gonzalez Durantes, lawyer and founder of Inspiring GirlsIt’s astounding and shocking that a process over half the world’s population will go through is still so poorly understood. This book goes a long way towards clearing up the myths and misconceptions that still surround the menopause. -- Lydia Slater, Editor-in-Chief, Harper's BazaarIt’s fascinating, and a little scary that men are so ignorant about something that will probably significantly affect someone they’ve lived with for two decades! -- Mark Pougatch, sports broadcaster

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Book SynopsisResearch suggests that only 10-30% of our lifespan is determined by our genetics. This means that the vast majority of how we age is directly related to choices we make everyday - how and what we eat, exercise and sleep quality, to name a few. So, while ageing itself may be inevitable, what if there were a way to measure our biological age? And what if there were strategies to slow down, or even reverse, the ageing process?In True Age, Dr Morgan Levine gives us an insight into the cutting-edge developments in the science of aging and longevity and teaches us that through understanding our biological age, we can monitor and even control the process of ageing.True Age explores:- The concept of biological age and the methods now available to determine your own.- Types of foods likely to decrease our biological age - and which will age you prematurely.- What types of exercise are most effective for turning back the clock.- How much sleep we need and what other lifestyle patterns are most likely to help slow and reverse ageing.True Age will equip you with the tools you need to develop personal regimes, diets and routines specifically tailored to keep you looking - and feeling - as young as possible. Using her years of expert research in the field, Dr Levine will put you on the path to living a healthier and more proactive life.

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Book SynopsisIllustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults. It demonstrates how to evaluate and treat frequently encountered clinical problems in this population, including dementias, mood and anxiety disorders, and paranoid symptoms. Strategies are presented for implementing psychosocial interventions and integrating them with medications. The book also describes insightful approaches for supporting family caregivers and addresses the nuts and bolts of consulting in institutional settings. Combining their expertise as a researcher and an experienced clinician, the authors offer a unique perspective on the challenges facing older adults and how to help them lead more fulfilling and independent lives. Three reproducible forms can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Trade ReviewThis work offers an outstanding blend of scientific fact and clinical utility. The fields of gerontology and geriatrics have evolved substantially since the publication of the first edition, and this second edition captures the latest scientific advances for students and clinicians alike. Diagnosis of dementias, for example, is a complex and difficult task, but the authors make it clear and understandable with examples and tables.--Jerome Yesavage, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine Knowledge and understanding in the field of mental health in later life has developed so much over the last decade that this second edition, which is comprehensive in scope and yet detailed and thorough in its approach, is a major achievement. I will recommend it equally to clinical psychologists-in-training and to experienced colleagues, and will use it with our psychology undergraduates taking elective courses in this field. I found the use of numerous detailed case studies most helpful in bringing to life the research and theory. There is so much clinical wisdom in this book that reading it is comparable to a supervision session with a really experienced clinician. The tone of the book is refreshing: optimism and hope emerge from every page, grounded in a realistic appraisal of what can be achieved and in respect for the value of each older person and his or her caregivers.--Bob Woods, Professor of Clinical Psychology with Older People, University of Wales, Bangor, UK This second edition is an extraordinary guide for clinical professionals and graduate trainees who work with aging populations. The authors succeed in integrating clinical and research information in a highly readable, clinically relevant format. The case examples address the rich complexity of clinical psychology practice with aging populations, as well as the deeply satisfying nature of the work. For newcomers to the field, the book can function as a field guide. Anyone who engages in geriatric mental health services or research needs to read this book.--Sara Honn Qualls, PhD, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs This important, inspiring book is destined for the 'must-read' list of students in psychology, geriatrics, social work, nursing, and other health professions who are interested in working with older people and their families. With this revised text, Zarit and Zarit have succeeded once more in providing mental health professionals with a clear and well-written reference tool for their own clinical practice. Of particular benefit to students and practicing clinicians alike are the useful and practical case examples that illustrate the key concepts presented in each chapter.--Lynn Friss Feinberg, MSW, National Center on Caregiving, Family Caregiver Alliance Liberally illustrated with case examples, this book artfully blends clinical expertise and research findings to provide sound guidance and proven approaches to assessment and intervention. It is no short order to write a book that appeals to students, to experienced practitioners seeking to build their skills for working with older adults, and to researchers seeking a broad foundation in clinical concepts, but Zarit and Zarit have successfully achieved that goal. I found the chapters on assessment to be particularly well done. I would use this book as a resource in undergraduate psychiatric nursing courses or as a supplemental text in clinical courses for family, adult, or psychiatric nurse practitioners.--Donna L. Algase, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA, Center on Frail and Vulnerable Elders, University of Michigan School of Nursing -Table of Contents1. Introduction: Clinical Practice with Older Adults2. Normal Processes of Aging3. Disorders of Aging: Dementia, Delirium, and Other Cognitive Problems4. Mood and Anxiety Disorders5. Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life6. The Clinical Interview7. Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis and Capacity Evaluations8. Foundations of Treatment9. Treatment of Depression10. Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms11. Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms12. Treatment of Dementia13. Family Caregiving14. Consultation in Institutional Settings15. Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology

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Book SynopsisAmazing babies are on the move in this lively board book that celebrates all the joyful ways babies propel themselves and interact with the world. Push, baby, push! Look how strong you are. Climb, baby, climb! You are going far. Babies, parents, and care providers will all enjoy the close-up black-and-white photos of babies' faces and the colorful illustrations in this bouncy, spirited book.Happy Healthy Baby(TM) Series What can baby do today? Move . . . and reach, play, eat, cuddle, and rest. The books in the Happy Healthy Baby series include appealing black-and-white photographs of babies and whimsical full-color illustrations that capture the moments and moods of baby's day. Little ones will love the photos of baby faces, and the rhythm and rhyme will hold baby's attention. Giggle, wiggle, head to toe. Tap and clap and rock and roll! Busy babies grow healthy and strong as they move about, discovering the many things they can do!As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. At times lively, at times gentle, these sturdy-format baby board books reflect what every parent wants: a happy, healthy baby. Includes tips for parents and care providers. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays.

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Book SynopsisVolume 4 of Care-Giving in Dementia builds on previous volumes to continue to make a significant contribution to establishing a knowledge base for the developing field of care-giving in dementia.The editors bring together contributions from leading practitioners and researchers to bring the reader up to date with new developments in diagnosis, treatment and care. Subjects covered include: visuo-perceptual changes in Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer Café concept, attachment in dementia, the role of humour in dementia, the awareness context of persons with dementia, couples group (psycho) therapy in dementia, spirituality, and improving end-of-life care for people with dementia.Care Giving in Dementia makes state of the art research accessible and relevant for professional care-givers. It will help all health and mental health professionals caring for people with dementia to enhance their practice, educate others and investigate possibilities for further developments in this fast-growing field.Trade Review"A rich compilation of contributions that will have a wide resonance across medicine, psychology, nursing and allied professions." - Bill Lemmer, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK"One of the great strengths of this series has been the varied and diverse range of contributions that comprise each chapter and volume. This latest text is no exception and the editors reveal the depth of their networks and their ability to provide an engaging, scholarly and meaningful book that can either stand alone as an entity in its own right, or join its three companion publications in producing a major body of work and contribution to dementia care." - John Keady, Professor of Older People's Mental Health Nursing, The University of Manchester, UK"A rich compilation of contributions that will have a wide resonance across medicine, psychology, nursing and allied professions." - Bill Lemmer, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK"One of the great strengths of this series has been the varied and diverse range of contributions that comprise each chapter and volume. This latest text is no exception and the editors reveal the depth of their networks and their ability to provide an engaging, scholarly and meaningful book that can either stand alone as an entity in its own right, or join its three companion publications in producing a major body of work and contribution to dementia care." - John Keady, Professor of Older People's Mental Health Nursing, The University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsJones, Introduction. Part I: Models and Theories. Jones, van der Eeden, Harding, Visuoperceptual-cognitive Changes in Alzheimer's Disease: Adapting a Dementia Unit. Jones, Harding, van der Eerden, Visual Phenomena in AD: Distinguishing Between Hallucinations, Illusions, Misperceptions and Misidentifications. Miesen, Attachment in Dementia. Bound From Birth? Clare, Marková, Romero, Verhey, Wang, Woods, Keady,Awareness and People with Early Stage Dementia. Part II: Interventions in Care Facilities. Blake, Mills, Coleman, The Role of Humour in Dementia. Wareing, Occupational Therapy Use of Sensory Techniques in Later Stage Dementia Care. Building Community Through Arts. Anderson, Lloyd-Lawrence, Flint, Cooperative Enquiry Using Arts Media with People. Hertogh, Medical Care for Chronically Ill Elderly People: Nursing Home Medicine as Functional Geriatrics. Speck, Dementia and Spiritual Care. Part III: Topics Related to Care Giving Issues. Cheston, Jones, Gilliard, Psychotherapeutic Groups for People with Dementia: The Dementia Voice Group Psychotherapy Project. Mills, Bartlett, Experiential Support Groups for People in the Early to Moderate Stages of Dementia . Thompson, Qualitative Evaluation of an Alzheimer Café as a Ongoing Supportive Group Intervention. Part IV: Family and Professional Care-Givers. The Meeting Centres Support Programme Model for Persons with Dementia and their Carers. Dröes, Meiland, van Tilburg, Aims, Methods and Research. Miesen,Couples Group(psycho) Therapy in Dementia. Part V: Education and Ethics. Small, Downs, Froggatt, Improving End-of-life Care for People with Dementia - The Benefits of Combining UK Approaches to Palliative Care and Dementia Care. Death Comes in the end. van den Berg, A Palliative Perspective of Caring for People with Dementia. Miesen, Care-Giving in Dementia: Moving Ahead Together. Review and Perspectives .

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