Gerontology

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A Sense of Self

A Sense of Self

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this chapter, Fraser examines how family caregivers gradually lose their sense of identity while tending to another person. 17 $1.70 Add
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Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Aging Population and Business Opportunities
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Aging Population and Business Opportunities

From: The New Sustainability Edge: Redefining Business from Startups to Industry Leaders

In this chapter, Kotler and Hasan examine the growing global population aged 65 and older, and the business opportunities this demographic presents. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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April 2020: Disaster in Residential Care

April 2020: Disaster in Residential Care

From: Spin Doctors

This chapter examines how Covid-19 impacted aged care facilities and residential homes. Loreto explores how politicians contributed to the rising death tolls of Canada’s elderly population, … 27 $2.70 Add
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Assistance and Support

Assistance and Support

From: Losing me, While Losing You

In this chapter, caregivers discuss their sources of assistance and support as they embarked on their shared journey of caring for loved ones with dementia. While some had family nearby, others … ; ; 28 $2.80 Add
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Beat the Clock

Beat the Clock

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this chapter, Fraser examines how time pressure shapes the daily lives of family caregivers. 10 $1.00 Add
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Beginnings…

Beginnings…

From: Did You Just Call Me Old Lady?

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Beginnings

Beginnings

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Behind the Wheel

Behind the Wheel

They're Driving Us Crazy and Vice Versa

From: Did You Just Call Me Old Lady?

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Carol Woods and the Importance of Freedom
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Carol Woods and the Importance of Freedom

From: Happily Ever Older

Readings in this text explore a variety of case studies from around the world of approaches to long-term care. 22 $2.20 Add
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Causes and Prevention of Suicide in Canada

Causes and Prevention of Suicide in Canada

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Change, Loss, and Grief

Change, Loss, and Grief

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this chapter, Fraser examines anticipatory grief and the cyclical nature of loss experienced by family caregivers over decades of care. 28 $2.80 Add
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Changing Work, Retirement and Pensions

Changing Work, Retirement and Pensions

From: Did You Just Call Me Old Lady?

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Closing the Gap

Closing the Gap

From: Losing me, While Losing You

In this chapter, the editors of the volume explore ways in which “gaps” are being addressed in the field of dementia care. ; ; 38 $3.80 Add
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Cross-Cultural Variations in Death and Dying

Cross-Cultural Variations in Death and Dying

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Dealing with Grief and Bereavement

Dealing with Grief and Bereavement

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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