Aging in the Right Place by Stephen M Golant
This book analyzes how residential environments influence the physical and psychological well-being of older adults, often determining their quality of life and successful aging. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex factors that influence the present and future types of living arrangements among which seniors can choose. Stephen Golant, a widely recognized authority on the subject, focuses particularly on the oft-neglected aspect of older adults' emotional, subjective experiences of home--how their unique memories and associations with their homes, belongings, and closeness to friends and neighbors substantially influence their residential choice. The book contrasts the desire for comfort in a home environment with the mastery that comes from feeling competent and in control in the face of age-related losses due to poor health, restricted mobility, and reduced social supports. The book introduces an innovative concept called residential normalcy to use in evaluating how well seniors' residential options fit their needs and preferences. The book takes a hard look at the pros and cons of the popular trend of aging in place. It considers the efficacy of personal (e.g., family) and community-based services in supporting elders to age in place, the practicalities of new technologies, and the impact of economics and policymaking on individual choices. It contrasts these with the continuing emergence of more customized elder care settings, including assisted living, continuing care retirement communities (CRCs), and co-housing, as alternative living environments for frail elders.
Currently a professor at the University of Florida (Gainesville, USA), Dr. Stephen Golant has been conducting research on the housing, mobility, transportation, and long-term care needs of older adult populations for most of his academic career. He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and a Fulbright Senior Scholar award recipient. He recently received the Richard M. Kalish award from the Gerontological Society of America in recognition of his insightful and innovative publications on aging and life development in the behavioural and social sciences. The print and internet media have often featured his research and ideas and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including ABC’s national news program 20/20.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781938870330 |
| ISBN 10 | 1938870336 |
| Title | Aging in the Right Place |
| Author | Stephen M Golant |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Health Professions Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2015-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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