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This landmark resource investigates and documents current and
predicted trends regarding the experiences of grandparents in the
United States and abroad. Edited by two of the foremost scholars
and educators on the health and wellbeing of grandparents raising
their grandchildren, it reflects the enormous changes in the roles
of grandparents during the last several decades and explores the
historical and social context in which these changes have occurred.
With contributions from internationally recognized scholars in
family studies, gerontology, human development, psychology, social
work, and sociology, this interdisciplinary resource examines the
roles of grandparents from multiple perspectives including the
cultural/historical, developmental, ecological, and cross cultural,
as well as from a clinical/family systems perspective. It reflects
the redefinition of the role of grandparents over the past 20
years, mirroring societal shifts in greater longevity and life
expectancy, and a greater awareness that grandparenting cannot be
viewed in a sociocultural vacuum. Scholars, clinicians, and
educators of adult development and aging, will find a wealth of
critical information in their fields of endeavor, as will policy
makers and clinical practitioners. Print version of the book
includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the
book! Key Features: Addresses new dimensions of grandparenting such
as sexual orientation, health of grandparents, resilience and
resourcefulness, step-grandparents, and great-grandparenting
Delivers groundbreaking research on the health and wellbeing of
grandparents caring for their grandchildren Covers decreasing
health disparities, health care coverage, and stipends for
grandparents who are not certified kinship providers Examines
grief, clinical interventions, grandparent-grandchild and
intergenerational relationships, divorce, and the prevalence of
multigenerational households Discusses the expanding role of
grandfathers, the impact of HIV-AIDS and drug addiction on
grandparents, and the global nature of grandparenting Includes
clinical case study approaches to helping grandparents
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) older adults have
unique and varying physical and mental health needs. Yet their
experiences have often been ignored in gerontological and LGBT
studies. In this important and timely volume, Orel and Fruhauf
bring together crucial research from leading experts in the field
to shed light on the unique challenges facing this oft-overlooked
but growing population. This book uses a life course perspective to
investigate how LGBT older adults have been shaped by social stigma
and systematic discrimination. Although many of their experiences
are similar to those of younger LGBT individuals, LGBT elders grew
up in a particularly oppressive time, which continues to impact
their well-being. However, these individuals have also developed
coping mechanisms to adapt to stigma, discrimination, and the
challenges of aging. Thus, the book explores not only the
challenges and needs of this population but also their strengths
and resilience. The intersection of cultural factors and personal
attributes is highlighted.
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