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Nana’s New Home by Kristi Cargill
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Kristi Cargill is a 20-year-old pre-med student at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. An active volunteer in public service, she formed the Junior Volunteer Program at the Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center in Abilene when she was sixteen...
The Healing Connection by Harold G. Koenig, M.D.
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Founder and director of the widely respected Duke University Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health, Dr. Harold Koenig shares the remarkable story of how his personal trials because the catalyst for pioneering research that is...
Aging and Spirituality by David O. Moberg, PhD
FROM THE PUBLISHER: During their later years, many people devote energy to a process of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Yet their families, friends, clergy, and the helping professionals who work with them are not always prepared to understand or deal with the...
The Graying of the Flock by James L. Knapp
FROM THE PUBLISHER: The United States is in the midst of a dramatic transformation! Our population is aging at such a rapid rate that we recently passed a major milestone: for the first time in history our nation has more senior citizens than teenagers. This fact...
Aging is a Family Affair
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Family meetings, legal planning, financial considerations, choosing the right care, helping the caregiver. . .all of these topics are of great concern to a family faced with planning care for an aging loved one. Doug provides a hands-on planning...
Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy
Written by Ethnie Stubbs As we journey through life, our memories serve as the threads that weave together the fabric of our identity and experiences. For older adults, reminiscing about the past can be a powerful tool for enhancing well-being and fostering a sense of...
Elder Timeshare Scheme
Written by Andrea Rincón Elderly newlyweds Jack and Muriel planned a romantic getaway in downtown San Antonio. They planned to visit the Alamo, take a riverboat ride down the San Antonio River, and take a carriage ride. Shortly after arriving, they were approached by...
The Cure to Loneliness
Written by Ryan Polce Personally I have experienced loved ones who have spent some time in nursing homes and retirement facilities. The main goal to look at for these residents is to provide a community that will build friendships through housing. These changes and...
Benefits of Music Therapy
Written by Hansen Penya Music. It’s something that most people experience frequently over the course of their lives. Whether it be on car rides, in the gym, in the shower, while cooking a meal or performing other mundane tasks (such as mowing the lawn), or even in...
Mental Health Concerns Among Aging Adults
Written by Ainsley Mullins I wanted to do this topic because I am a psychology major and want to understand more about the mental health of aging adults. Mental Health concerns have always been very interesting to me which is why I am pressuring it as my career....