In Johann Sebastian Bachs Musik werden Grenzgange hoerbar, die unser Leben begleiten: In seiner Kirchenmusik wird die Grenze zwischen Weltlichem und Goettlichem an vielen Themen durchgespielt, und in der "Kunst der Fuge" glaubt man den Tod zu hoeren, wenn eine Stimme nach der anderen verklingt. Andreas Kruse, fuhrender Altersforscher, Gerontopsychologe und ausgebildeter Musiker beschreibt in diesem faszinierenden Buch die Grenzgange des alten Bach als kreative und auch psychologisch spannende...
Leisure Programming for Baby Boomers
by Lynda J. Cochran, Anne M. Rothschadl, and Jodi L. Rudick
In recent years a great many recreation and leisure industry professionals have been asking themselves the same question: 'is my programme ready for the Baby Boomers?' The impact of the coming Boomer generation on leisure facilities and services will be unprecedented. The phenomenon will present huge challenges to the industry but also the opportunity for sudden growth and increased revenue. It is estimated that less than 10 per cent of recreation programmers at this time believe they are prepar...
This manual guides exercise leaders step-by-step through evaluation in areas such as project planning and data collection, analysis and interpretation. It presents concepts in non-technical language and focuses on a practical application of evaluation techniques. There are nine scenarios that illustrate the usefulness of evaluation for different programmes with diverse clientele, a 12-step guide for conducting focus groups, 17 worksheets and prototypes developed specifically for collecting and a...
Health Care of the Elderly (Routledge Library Editions: Health, Disease and Society)
Originally published in 1981 and edited by a pioneer in psychogeriatric services, this book spans medicine, psychiatry, social work and organisation of services of the elderly, written by eminent authors from several different professions. Chapters include those on stroke rehabilitation, dementia, neurosis, psychotherapy for the elderly and institutional care, among others. The book discusses many issues which remain as pertinent today as when it was first published, not least the problems of pr...
Conventional wisdom says that middle-aged cyclists should slow down and expect to achieve less as they grow older. But in Cycling Past 50, author Joe Friel shows cyclists that with proper training and the right attitude, the years after 50 can be their best ever. Written for cyclists of all types-road riders, mountain bikers, track racers-this book provides an in-depth look at the full range of considerations for cycling successfully into and through middle age. Joe Friel, a writer and contri...
Strength Training Past 50 (Ageless Athlete S.)
by Wayne L. Westcott and Thomas R. Baechle
Explains and shows the most effective way for mature adults to maintain muscle, reduce body fat, increase bone density, lower blood pressure, and reduce arthritic pain through strength training.
Guia Para El Cuidado de Nuestros Mayores
by Stella Henry and Ann Convery
Falls in Older People: Risk Factors and Strategies for Prevention
by Stephen R Lord, Catherine Sherrington, and Hylton B Menz
"FallProof!" offers the following benefits: flexibility - program participants can engage in group activities that take into account their individual abilities so that the program is not too easy or too difficult for them; guidance - "FallProof!" illustrates the easiest and safest ways to present each of the program's exercise components, addressing issues from safety concerns to the best ways to offer feedback to participants; supplemental materials - reproducible health, assessment, and safety...
Ageing In Cold-Blooded Vertebrates
Featuring eleven expert reviews, this publication presents a useful and concise overview of ageing phenomena in cold-blooded vertebrates. In contrast to earlier publications in which the emphasis is on one particular class, it presents a broad range of topics on all the three classes; pisces, amphibia and reptilia. Exclusive features include a comprehensive survey of three interrelated phenomena such as age determination and longevity, and growth and ageing for each of the three classes. Pertine...
FROM THE FOREWORD by James Birren: "Gaining understanding of aging is one of the most complex issues facing twenty-first century science. This book addresses the complexity of the factors that interact and influence the course of our longer life expectancy….How we humans grow old is a product of our genetic background as members of a species and our families. But the genome expresses itself in physical and social environments that modulate the appearance of heredity traits. In a sense aging is...
Anne Bashkiroff was a pioneer in the fight for Alzheimer’s awareness. Her dear husband, Sasha, suffered for nine years with this terrible brain- and soul-damaging illness. Anne was faced with unanswered questions, economic heartaches, and lonely nights of suffering. The consequences of Alzheimer's and the extended burden the disease places on families and caregivers was not fully known in the 1970s. Instead of giving up, Bashkiroff moved to make the world aware of the silent disease. Her strengt...
The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century
It is not news that each of us grows old. What is relatively new, however, is that the average age of the American population is increasing. More and better information is required to assess, plan for, and meet the needs of a graying population. The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century examines social, economic, and demographic changes among the aged, as well as many health-related topics: health promotion and disease prevention; quality of life; health care system financing and use; and...
Many people see falling as an inevitable part of growing older, and falls can result in serious injuries. As we age, deterioration in our ability to maintain balance, underlying illnesses, or disabilities can result in falls. Currently, one in eight patients in hospital are admitted due to a fall, and 50% of people over 80 years old fall every year. It is almost always possible to minimize the chances of falling, and to make our personal environment safer for when falls do occur. This book cover...
When our parents reach a certain age and have difficulty coping, we find ourselves wondering how to provide them with the kind of love, care, support, and attention they need just as they have done for us all our lives. Parenting Your Parents shows, through 20 case studies and the personal experiences of the authors, that you are not alone and offers crucial advice to help you along this difficult but rewarding journey. The book also offers a comprehensive planner to guide and collect informati...
With a storyteller’s gift and a scientist’s insights, Draaisma celebrates the unique pleasures of the aging memory You cannot call to mind the name of a man you have known for 30 years. You walk into a room and forget what you came for. What is the name of that famous film you’ve watched so many times? These are common experiences, and as we grow older we tend to worry about these lapses. Is our memory failing? Is it dementia? Douwe Draaisma, a renowned memory specialist, here focuses on memor...
Women over 50
A woman’s middle age had traditionally been regarded as a time of loss and decline. But in the wake of the women's movement and other societal and cultural events, a profound shift has taken place. Far from being marginalized, midlife women stand at the forefront of a great transformation of cultural perceptions and attitudes. They are rejecting stereotypes, embracing new opportunities, and forming what this important book terms "a new collective middle-aged identity." Women over 50: Psychologic...