Aging, 05/06 by Cox, Harold, 1935- instant download

Aging, 05/06 by Cox, Harold, 1935- instant download

1 audio disc : 4 3/4 in, This volume is representative of the field of gerontology in that it is interdisciplinary in its approach, including articles from the biological sciences, medicine, nursing, psychology, sociology, and social work. The articles ... represent a wide cross section of authors, perspectives, and issues related to the aging process ... The topics covered include demographic trends, the aging process, longevity, social attitudes toward old age, problems and potentials of aging, retirement, death, living environments in later life, and social policies, programs, and services for older Americans. The articles are organized into an anthology that is useful for both the student and the teacher.-To the reader, Originally published: Dubuque, IA : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, ©2005. 17th ed, Includes bibliographical references, Phenomenon of aging: Elderly Americans / C.L. Himes; World grown old / J. Seabrook; Study for the ages / N. Shute -- Quality of later life: Women's sexuality as they age, the more things change, the more they stay the same / P.B. Koch; Is frailty inevitable? some experts say no / G. Kolata; I can't remember / C. Amst -- Societal attitudes toward old age: Society fears the aging process / M. Pipher; Fighting ageism / M. Dittmann; Activation of aging stereotypes in younger and older adults / A.L. Chasteen -- Problems and potentials of aging: Healing the heart / A. Comarow; Primary care for elderly people, why do doctors find it so hard? / W.L. Adams; Secret killer / D. Stipp -- Retirement, American dream or dilemma?: How to survive the first year / K. Greene; Aging employee pool posing challenges / D. Stafford; Retired, but still on the job / K. Alexander -- Experience of dying: More hospice patients forgoing sustenance / J. McConnaughey; Expectancy of spousal death and adjustment to conjugal bereavement / E.F. Donnelly; Start the conversation -- Living environments in later life: (Not) the same old story / C. Salter; Bumps ahead on easy…