Introduction to the Psychology of Ageing for Non-Specialists (eBook)

Ian Stuart-Hamilton (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2014
240 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-85700-715-5 (ISBN)

Infos

A comprehensive introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists. It covers all the key issues, from definitions of ageing and life expectancy to the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. It draws on the latest research in the field and offers practical information for those working with the older population.

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Whether you provide care for older people, or you are simply interested in ageing, this complete primer on the psychology of ageing explains the key issues clearly and concisely. Beginning with explanations of ageing, life expectancy and demographics, it goes on to discuss the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. From changes in intelligence and personality to mental health and sexuality, the author explains the psychology involved and focuses on the points that have most impact on people's lives. Drawing on the latest findings in the field, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.The book will be a key resource for anyone interested in what happens as we age, as well as social workers, care workers, nurses, medical professionals.

Autor

Professor Ian Stuart-Hamilton is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Glamorgan, Wales. He has over thirty years' research experience in a wide variety of psychological techniques and settings. He is the author of the award-winning The Psychology of Ageing which has been translated into 18 languages and is now in its 5th edition.

Inhalt

Foreword. 1. Some Basic Information about Ageing. 2. Intelligence. 3. Memory. 4. Language. 5. Ageing, Personality and Lifestyle. 6. Mental Health in Later Life. References.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.3.2014
• Zusatzinfo: 2 black and white
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 140 x 140 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Entwicklungspsychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Altenpflege
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: ageing and sexuality • ageing the facts • Alzheimer's • Care workers • dementia • dementia books • Depression • Developmental Psychology • elderly people • intelligence and ageing • medical professionals • memory and ageing • mental health and ageing • nurses • Old age • Reading Well Books on Prescription for Dementia • recommended by doctors • recommended by GPs • social workers
• ISBN-10: 0-85700-715-7 / 0857007157
• ISBN-13: 978-0-85700-715-5 / 9780857007155