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Book SynopsisAging Education provides educators in aging studies with a unique text that responds to the paucity of instructional strategies and teaching materials. Editors Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito meet the challenge of educating and training students and providers of service to an aging population in all the various instructional programs (gerontology/geriatrics degrees) and non-credit workshops currently offered in different settings (hospitals, nursing homes, professional associations, in-service training, etc). By developing and explaining a multidisciplinary approach to working with older adults in areas related to health, education, ethics, law, cultural competency for a multicultural population, translating social policy into practice, spirituality, and human services, the editors provide an imaginative and thought-provoking unmet need for gerontology educators by providing them with teaching and practice strategies in aging education.
Trade ReviewAny seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters. * Teaching Theology & Religion, February 2009 *
Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies by Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito is an excellent addition to standard textbooks for educators in the field of gerontology. . . . [this book] is a nice supplement to typical textbook materials, especially for the new instructor. It provides many different experiential learning activities that could be used in classes and workshops. * Gerontology and Geriatrics Education *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Editors and Contributors Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Programs and Services for Older Adults: A National and International Focus Chapter 5 Strategies for Teaching Aging Social Welfare Problems and Policies Chapter 6 Teaching the Adult Learner about Mental Health Issues in Aging Chapter 7 Families and Aging: Alzheimer's Disease Spousal Caregiver Support Group Chapter 8 An Approach to Teaching Spirituality for Practice with the Older Adult Chapter 9 Education about Dying, Death, Grief and Loss: Principles and Strategies Chapter 10 Act III: Maximizing Choices in Retirement Chapter 11 Senior Volunteers: Staying Connected with the Community Chapter 12 Elder Abuse: Policy and Training for Law Enforcement Personnel Chapter 13 Gericare Specialist: An Educational Response to the Elder Home Care Crisis
