Takes an interdisciplinary look at cognitive aging - how it happens and how to study it. This book explores methods for measuring cognitive change, including how to study cohort effects. It also explores the social and psychological factors associated with cognitive aging.
In Ageing Well Frances Macnab shares his 4 P’s for flourishing while ageing: Plan, Purpose, Possibilities, and Pleasure. This easy to read guide to living your later years of life to the fullest is a thoughtful exploration for anyone experiencing this time of life themselves or for those caring for or with loved ones at this stage of life.
A Sociological Examination of How We Age and are Aged through the Life C
"With great rigour, yet an enviable lightness of touch, Susan Pickard has written an engaging and accessible book that students will love." - Rosaline Gill, City University London "A scholarly tour de force that brings into focus the various disciplines, histories, literatures and knowledges that have transformed us into modern subjects of age." - Stephen Katz, Trent University Age Studies takes an invigorating approach to the study of age and ageing in contemporary society. Encompassing ageing throughout the life course, taking in childhood, adolescence, mid-life and older age, and situated explicitly within a sociological disciplinary framework, Age Studies: Explores current social science debates on the study of ageing linking these to core sociological concepts. Links theory and application, using a variety of examples and international case studies Includes chapter summaries, further reading and guided questions. A thought-provoking companion to advanced undergraduates and postgraduate student studying ageing, older people, social gerontology and related courses.
A Sociological Examination of How We Age and are Aged through the Life C
"With great rigour, yet an enviable lightness of touch, Susan Pickard has written an engaging and accessible book that students will love." - Rosaline Gill, City University London "A scholarly tour de force that brings into focus the various disciplines, histories, literatures and knowledges that have transformed us into modern subjects of age." - Stephen Katz, Trent University Age Studies takes an invigorating approach to the study of age and ageing in contemporary society. Encompassing ageing throughout the life course, taking in childhood, adolescence, mid-life and older age, and situated explicitly within a sociological disciplinary framework, Age Studies: Explores current social science debates on the study of ageing linking these to core sociological concepts. Links theory and application, using a variety of examples and international case studies Includes chapter summaries, further reading and guided questions. A thought-provoking companion to advanced undergraduates and postgraduate student studying ageing, older people, social gerontology and related courses.
A Story to Explain ADHA and Tic Disorders/Tourette Syndrome
Meet Jaimie, a young boy with ADHD and a tic disorder called Tourette Syndrome. He's not being fidgety or naughty - he really can't help it! Jaime explains how he was diagnosed and what having tics and ADHD is like for him. He also shares how he has learnt to relieve his ADHD symptoms, minimise his tics, and how friends and adults can help at home ......
Follow-up Studies of the Scottish Mental Surveys of 1932 and 1947
Captures a lifetime of intelligence, from childhood to about age 80, and also explores general matters of intelligence. This book offers information related to IQ and its effects on cognitive aging and physical longevity.
Harnessing the proven benefits of active learning strategies, this is the first activity book created for a broad spectrum of courses in aging-related higher education. It features 32 classroom and community-based educational activities for instructors seeking to introduce and/or enhance aging content in their courses.
