Death & Dying

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From the Inside Looking Out

Competing Ideas about Growing Old 2nd Edition

In From The Inside Looking Out, Auger, Tedford-Litle and Wallace-Allen seek to overcome the “us” and “them” dichotomy that characterizes much of the literature on aging. … ; ; 219 View

Losing me, While Losing You

Caregivers Share Their Experiences of Supporting Friends and Family with Dementia

Losing Me, While Losing You is a long-needed resource to those providing care for people living with dementia — and for those providing care to the caregivers. In this book, caregivers … ; ; 224 View

Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

Third Edition

Death is inevitable, but our perspectives about death and dying are socially constructed. This updated third edition takes us through the maze of issues, both social and personal, which surround … 296 View
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Acknowledgements

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Introduction

From: From the Inside Looking Out

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How We Conducted Our Survey ; ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Losing me, While Losing You

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This chapter contextualizes the book by providing historical and demographic details about dementia. ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Beginnings

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Noticing

From: Losing me, While Losing You

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In this chapter, caregivers share stories about noticing – or refusing to notice – the onset of a loved one’s dementia. Since stigma surrounds Alzheimer’s disease and … ; ; 54 $5.40 Add
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Scientific Constructions of Old Age

From: From the Inside Looking Out

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Responding

From: Losing me, While Losing You

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This chapter concerns caregiver’s responses to their important one’s diagnosis, the impact becoming a full-time caregiver had on their own health and wellness, and the effect this had … ; ; 42 $4.20 Add
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Theories of Aging and Their Practical Application

From: From the Inside Looking Out

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Your Experiences and Perceptions of Death and Dying

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Assistance and Support

From: Losing me, While Losing You

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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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Key Concepts in the Maze of Death and Dying

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Old Age by Whose Definition?

From: From the Inside Looking Out

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Social Constructions of Old Age ; ; 31 $3.10 Add
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Historical Attitudes Towards Death and Dying

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