Gerontology

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Introduction

Introduction

From: From the Inside Looking Out

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

Introduction

From: Losing me, While Losing You

This chapter contextualizes the book by providing historical and demographic details about dementia. ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Introduction: How It Began

Introduction: How It Began

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this foreword, Fraser examines the growing North American caregiving crisis, where approximately eight million Canadians and sixty-five million Americans provide unpaid care to a loved one. 6 $0.60 Add
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Japan

Japan

From: Humanizing the Economy

Product Labeling and Advocacy Workers’ Collective Movement Health and Happiness Elder Care 21 $2.10 Add
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Key Concepts in the Maze of Death and Dying

Key Concepts in the Maze of Death and Dying

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Kultural Kool Aid

Kultural Kool Aid

Boomers Beware

From: Did You Just Call Me Old Lady?

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Legal and Ethical Issues in Death and Dying

Legal and Ethical Issues in Death and Dying

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Libera me

Libera me

From: The Care We Dream Of

The author presents a fictionalized account of a dying queer man, his brief, bright, sojourn in hospital, and his death via medical assistance in dying, surrounded by his community of friends. 6 $0.60 Add
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Losing Me

Losing Me

From: Losing me, While Losing You

This chapter explores how caregivers lose some of themselves through the loss of their loved ones to dementia. ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
Losing me, While Losing You

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
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Mapping Your Way

Mapping Your Way

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this chapter, Fraser examines how family caregivers navigate an unprepared, gradual journey. 10 $1.00 Add
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Meaninfgul Conversations

Meaninfgul Conversations

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this chapter, Fraser examines how the quality of communication shapes the daily experience of family caregivers. 29 $2.90 Add
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Medical Assistance in Dying and Euthanasia

Medical Assistance in Dying and Euthanasia

From: Social Perspectives on Death and Dying

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Noticing

Noticing

From: Losing me, While Losing You

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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Observations and Recommendations

Observations and Recommendations

From: Losing me, While Losing You

In this chapter, the editors ask caregivers to identify whether or not their experiences as a caregiver had affected how they feel about themselves. They also ask what recommendations they would … ; ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Old Age by Whose Definition?

Old Age by Whose Definition?

From: From the Inside Looking Out

Social Constructions of Old Age ; ; 31 $3.10 Add