Das Buch behandelt den Themenbereich "Partnerschaft und SexualitAt im hAheren Lebensalter" unter medizinischen, psychologischen und sozialen Aspekten und beruht auf den BeitrAgen einer 1996 in MA1/4nchen abgehaltenen Arbeitstagung im Rahmen der Veranstaltungsreihe "Verhaltenstherapie im Alter." Im ersten Teil des Buches liegt der Schwerpunkt auf normalen altersbedingten VerAnderungen im kArperlichen, seelischen und sozialen Bereich. Damit soll einiges von dem Hintergrundwissen vermittelt werden, das jeder benAtigt, der mit alten Menschen therapeutisch arbeitet. Die BeitrAge des zweiten Teils befassen sich mit Diagnostik und Behandlung von StArungen im Bereich von SexualitAt und Partnerschaft. Das bewuAt interdisziplinAr ausgerichtete Buch wendet sich an AngehArige aller in diesem Bereich tAtigen Berufsgruppen wie A"rzte, Psychologen, Sozialarbeiter und Pflegepersonal.

Im vorliegenden Band macht die 'Forsehergruppe Soziale Gerontologie' der Westfalischen Wilhelms-Universitat und der Fachhochschule Munster der Fachoffentlichkeit im Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen, Lesem aus Wissenschaft und Praxis der Altenpflege, Forschungsergebnisse zuganglich, die in den letzten drei Jahren gewonnen wurden. Die interdisziplinar zusammengesetzte Forschergruppe arbeitet bereits seit Jahren in Munster erfolgreich zusammen. Ihren Ausgang hat sie in thematisch abgestimmten Lehrveranstaltungen fur Studierende beider Hochschulen ge nommen. Beteiligt sind Vertreter der Soziologie, Psychologie, Erziehungs wissenschaft und Medizin. DaB Universitat und Fachhochschule an einem Hochschulort in Lehre und Forschung kooperieren, gehort keineswegs zu den Selbstverstandlichkeiten in der deutschen Hochschullandschaft. Die Forschergruppe hat mehrfach aktuelle Themen zu 'Alter und Altem' aufgegriffen, bearbeitet und ihre Resultate publiziert. Da nicht alle alles gleich zeitig tun konnten, haben einige Kollegen von uns die Forschung, andere mehr die Lehre und Weiterbildung betrieben. Ein Schwerpunktthema der Forschung waren subjektive Alterstheorien bei Ehrenamtlichen und Professionellen in der Altenhilfe bzw. Altenpflege. Parallel zu den Aktivitaten der Forschergruppe entwickelte sich vor rund 10 1ahren das 'Studium im Alter' an der Universitat Munster, ein im Lehrangebot nicht mehr wegzudenkender institutionalisierter Teil. MaBgeblich etabliert wurde dieses Lehrangebot fur Altere durch einen Vertreter der Forschergruppe. An der Fachhochschule Munster gehort das Lehrgebiet 'Psychologie des Altems' seit Jahren zum Standardlehrprogramm in den Studiengangen Sozialarbeit und Sozialpadagogik."

As the population of aged people increases throughout the world, the need for comprehensive, integrated geriatric care is rapidly becoming a high priority. Developed from an education program in clinical geriatrics offered through the Division on Aging of the Harvard Medical School, this authoritative text provides broad, interdisciplinary coverage of geriatric health care. The book incorporates the theory and skill needed for many disciplines to work together effectively. It integrates the various topics covered by way of section introductions, cross-references within chapters, a case study and case conference, and an introductory chapter of discussions among a panel of aged people. With contributions from a wide range of experts, this book teaches an interdisciplinary perspective on the aged and their health care, and examines the working relationships among the many professionals providing care for the aged.

As we age, it's natural to see some loss of strength, flexibility, balance, and aerobic endurance. But today's aging population isn't willing to just sit back and accept these declines. They're looking for ways to maintain a high quality of life throughout their older years. "Bending the Aging Curve: The Complete Exercise Guide for Older Adults "offers a systematic approach to designing exercise programs that will help older adults bend or straighten these curves of decline, resulting in more years of strength, vitality, and independence.

"Bending the Aging Curve" provides fitness professionals with a multifaceted periodized training program specifically for older adults. With this book and DVD package, you will find the tools you need to help your clients slow the physical decline that can accompany aging:

-Training strategies for improving body composition, flexibility, bone density, muscular strength and power, and cardiovascular fitness that can be customized to fit each client

-73 translational exercises that simulate everyday activities and help older clients to translate their new strengths into improved daily function and increased independence

-A series of tests that will allow you to assess your clients' strengths and weaknesses, design programs that address their needs, and keep them motivated during their training

-A spreadsheet in which you can record clients' test results and view their percentile rankings for their sex and age groups

-Videos of the translational exercises that let you and your clients see these unique activities in action to ensure accuracy and safety

-Video case studies of four sample clients that show the progression from testing to targeted training to the translational exercise cycle to help you understand how to design programs that meet your clients' varying needs and goals

This one-of-a-kind resource presents a scientifically substantiated and practically proven training system that can extend the vitality of our aging population. Signorile offers an engaging explanation of the research behind his diagnosis and prescription model while maintaining a focus on the practical components of program design. You will learn to use tests to diagnose your clients' needs and then prescribe training cycles with the appropriate mix of work, active recovery, and skill practice to maximize functional improvements. The photos and step-by-step instructions for each of the tests and exercises found in the book and the video clips on the DVD make it easy to quickly implement this training system with your clients.

Maintaining independence as we age depends on a multitude of factors. "Bending the Aging Curve" offers a comprehensive approach to designing exercise interventions that address all of these factors. With its targeted strategies, you'll be able to help your clients stay active, energetic, and self-reliant, regardless of their age.

Die Studie beschaftigt sich mit der subjektiven Perspektive und den sozialen Bedingungen von Menschen mit demenziellen Beeintrachtigungen (MmD). Die Erhebung und Auswertung der Daten erfolgt nach den Grundsatzen der qualitativen Sozialforschung mit der Grounded-Theory-Methodologie (GTM) in einer partizipativen Forschungsstrategie. Aus den Ergebnissen generiert der Autor evidenzbasierte, bedarfsgerechte psychosoziale Interventionsformen. Fur die praktische Anwendung empfiehlt sich die "Fahigkeit zur Selbsterhaltung" als Ressource zu foerdern, indem Defizitkonfrontationen vermieden und die Selbstorganisation der Betroffenen unterstutzt werden.

Die Altenbetreuung wird in diesem Handbuch aus der Sicht von unterschiedlichen Fachdisziplinen umfassend vorgestellt. Namhafte Fachleute aus den Bereichen der Altenpflege, Medizin, Psychologie und Therapie sowie Angehoerige bzw. Selbsthilfegruppen berichten uber praxisbezogene Massnahmen zur Loesung von leichteren bis schwerwiegenden Problemen, die mit dem AElterwerden verbunden sind. Die Themenkreise spannen sich von stationaren und ambulanten Versorgungsstrukturen, Diagnostik und Therapie psychischer Erkrankungen im Alter, bis hin zu Rehabilitation, Kommunikation, Psychotherapie, Palliativmedizin und alternativen Betreuungsformen. Die zweite Auflage wurde durch ein Kapitel zu den Organisationsstrukturen der Altenbetreuung in Deutschland, OEsterreich und der Schweiz erganzt. Alle Kapitel wurden neu strukturiert und uberarbeitet. Dieses Buch gibt allen professionellen Helfern der Altenpflege sowie Angehoerigen einen praxisrelevanten UEberblick zur Betreuung und Versorgung von alteren Menschen.

Building on the success of "Practical Psychiatry of Old Age" now in its Fourth Edition, this book looks in more detail at affective disorders from a variety of perspectives. It includes expert contributions on areas such as aetiology, diagnosis and psychological and pharmacological treatment. It also focuses on a contextual approach to the management of affective disorders in areas like primary care and geriatric medicine, as well as the specific contributions of disciplines such as nursing, social work and occupational therapy. User and carer viewpoints are also included, along with the often neglected spiritual aspects of managing these conditions. This balanced, inclusive and practical approach makes it ideal for all members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the management of affective disorders in older people.

Death is the destiny we all share. This will not change. But the way we die, which had been the same for many generations, has changed drastically in a relatively short time for those in developed countries with access to healthcare. For generations, if people were lucky enough to reach old age, not having died in infancy or childhood, in childbirth, in war, or by accident, they would take to bed, surrounded by loved ones who cared for them, and fade into death. Most likely, they would have seen their parents and grandparents die the same way, so this manner of dying would be familiar. It was part of the natural cycle of life. Now less than 25 per cent of Americans die at home, at much older ages than people would have dreamed of in past generations, often after surviving many illnesses and even diseases that would have been terminal for their grandparents. We are fortunate to live (and die) today, supported by myriad scientific, medical, and technological advancements. But we also face new problems as a result of the new way that we die. We cannot look forward to a peaceful waning when we know our lives will likely end in hospitals, having endured very expensive care, rather than at home with family. We have to decide what decisions we want our loved ones, or care-givers, to make when we cannot choose for ourselves. We have to think about whether in any circumstances we would seek physician-assisted death. We know we face other questions as well, but we may not even know where to start. In the face of these decisions, we can feel daunted and afraid. The best remedy is information and planning. In this book, Gregory Eastwood - a physician who has cared for dying patients, served as an ethics consultant, and taught end of life issues to medical and other health profession students - draws from his substantial experience with patients and families to provide the information that will help us think clearly about the choices and issues we will face at the end of our lives, and the end of our loved ones'. With sensitivity and profound insight, Eastwood guides us through all the important questions about death and dying in straightforward, clear language and through real-life stories. Throughout, he shows us how we can take ownership of the way we want to die, when we must die, and feel more in control as death approaches.

Demographic trends confirm what clinicians already know - they are spending increasing amounts of time dealing with older people. This new "ABC" provides an introduction to the new and increasing challenges of treating older patients in a variety of settings.

"ABC of Geriatric Medicine" provides an overview of geriatric medicine in practice. Chapters are written by experts, and are based on the specialty geriatric medicine curriculum in the UK.

"ABC of Geriatric Medicine" is a highly illustrated, informative, and practical source of knowledge, with links to further information and resources. It is an essential guide where management of the ageing population is a major health issue - for hospital and family doctors, students, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

With longevity and declining fertility rates, the population of older persons (60 years and above) is globally growing faster than the general population. The percentage of the elderly in India for example has been growing at an increasing rate in recent years and the trend is likely to continue in the coming decades. The share of population over the age of 60 years is projected to increase from 8 percent in 2015 to 19 percent in 2050. By the end of the century, the elderly will constitute nearly 34 percent of the total population in the country. In this book we aimed to identify trajectories of health and their associations with lifestyle factors in a nationally representative cohort study of middle-aged and older Indians. We discuss self-rated health status, age discrimination, major injuries, recurrent falls, perceived everyday discrimination, elder abuse, hypertension, diabetes, angina pectoris, stroke, arthritis, back pain or problems, oral health problems, cataract, edentulism, hearing loss, tobacco use, alcohol use, loneliness, health care discrimination, weight discrimination, religiosity and well-being. We hope that the findings may aid public policy and programmes for middle-aged and older adults in India.