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Steps Toward a Planning Framework for Elder Care in the Arab World
Av William B. Ward, Mustafa Z. Younis
Häftad, 2012
570 kr
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This book reviews the elder care literature pertaining to the Arab world and proposes steps that can be taken to improve the health and quality of life of older people in this region. Organized in three main sections (Program Assessment, Program Planning, Conclusions and Recommendations), the book …
Senior Cohousing
A New Way Forward for Active Older Adults
Av Sherry Cummings, Nancy P. Kropf
Häftad, 2019
796 kr
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This book presents a concise description and qualitative exploration of a new residential option for older adults: senior cohousing. It describes the practical, structural and communal aspects of senior cohousing and shares the lived experiences of actual residents. Pursuing an …
Ageing-Friendly Neighbourhoods in Singapore, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America
An Annotated Bibliography
Av Belinda Yuen, Špela Močnik m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
570 kr
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This book brings together the emerging body of work on age-friendly neighbourhoods in Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and North America. It begins with an overview chapter on the current state of policy, practice and research on age-friendly neighbourhoods in Singapore. This is followed …
Centenarians
A European Overview
Av Laetitia Teixeira, Lia Araújo m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
569 kr
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This book focuses on centenarians – people aged 100 and over – one of the fastest growing segments of the population in most developed countries. Drawing on official international and national data, it describes the longevity phenomenon and profiles socio-demographic, health and living conditions …
Housing for Older People in Singapore: An Annotated Bibliography
Häftad, 2016
552 kr
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This bibliography offers valuable annotated references on housing for older population for those interested in these initiatives and discussions. It begins with an overview piece on the state of policy, practice and research on housing for the older population in Singapore. This is followed by an …
Arts and Culture for Older People in Singapore: An Annotated Bibliography
Häftad, 2018
572 kr
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This book combines in a single volume numerous studies concerning the use of arts and culture to enhance quality of life, health and wellbeing among older people, especially in Singapore. The bibliography covers not only research conducted in Singapore (both published and grey literature), but also …
Old Age In Europe
A Textbook of Gerontology
Av Kathrin Komp, Marja Aartsen
Häftad, 2013
569 kr
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Europe currently is the oldest continent in the world and its population is still ageing. This demographic shift affects society, economy, and welfare states. Scholars from various disciplines and the public noted this development and wonder what effects it may have, but lack adequate information. …
Trends and Factors in Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance System
Japan's 10-year Experience
Av Pedro Olivares-Tirado, Nanako Tamiya
Häftad, 2013
569 kr
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Ageing population poses a set of complex policy and dilemmas for social security systems, intensifying the concerns about rising expenditures in health care and long-term care for elderly. In this context, ageing societies has many valuable lessons to learn by studying Japan's experience dealing …
