Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies

by Nieli Langer (Editor), Terry Tirrito (Editor), Julie Miller-Cribbs (Contribution by), Vicki Murdock (Contribution by), Gil Choi (Contribution by)

Overview

Aging Education provides educators in aging studies with a unique text that responds to the paucity of instructional strategies and teaching materials. Editors Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito meet the challenge of educating and training students and providers of service to an aging population in all the various instructional programs (gerontology/geriatrics degrees) and non-credit workshops currently offered in different settings (hospitals, nursing homes, professional associations, in-service training, etc). By developing and explaining a multidisciplinary approach to working with older adults in areas related to health, education, ethics, law, cultural competency for a multicultural population, translating social policy into practice, spirituality, and human services, the editors provide an imaginative and thought-provoking unmet need for gerontology educators by providing them with teaching and practice strategies in aging education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761827627
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	01/20/2004
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	5.58(w) x 7.96(h) x 1.03(d)

About the Author

Nieli Langer holds a Ph. D. in Social Welfare, Gerontology from Fordham University. She is Associate Professor in the Graduate Division of Human Services, College of New Rochelle.
Terry Tirrito holds a Ph.D. in Gerontology from Fordham University. She is Professor in the College of Social Work, and former Director of the Doctoral Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.

Also Known As:

Patrick Dominic Quinn

Date of Death:

September 24, 2006

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Editors and Contributors Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Programs and Services for Older Adults: A National and International Focus Chapter 5 Strategies for Teaching Aging Social Welfare Problems and Policies Chapter 6 Teaching the Adult Learner about Mental Health Issues in Aging Chapter 7 Families and Aging: Alzheimer's Disease Spousal Caregiver Support Group Chapter 8 An Approach to Teaching Spirituality for Practice with the Older Adult Chapter 9 Education about Dying, Death, Grief and Loss: Principles and Strategies Chapter 10 Act III: Maximizing Choices in Retirement Chapter 11 Senior Volunteers: Staying Connected with the Community Chapter 12 Elder Abuse: Policy and Training for Law Enforcement Personnel Chapter 13 Gericare Specialist: An Educational Response to the Elder Home Care Crisis

Editorial Reviews

Any seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters.

Teaching Theology & Religion

Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies by Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito is an excellent addition to standard textbooks for educators in the field of gerontology.. .. [this book] is a nice supplement to typical textbook materials, especially for the new instructor. It provides many different experiential learning activities that could be used in classes and workshops.

Gerontology and Geriatrics Education

Any seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters.

February 2009 Teaching Theology & Religion

Any seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters.--Teaching Theology & Religion, February 2009

Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies by Nieli Langer and Terry Tirrito is an excellent addition to standard textbooks for educators in the field of gerontology. . . . [this book] is a nice supplement to typical textbook materials, especially for the new instructor. It provides many different experiential learning activities that could be used in classes and workshops.--Gerontology and Geriatrics Education

From the Publisher

Any seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters.

Teaching Theology and Religion

Any seminary of theological school that uses Aging Education: Teaching and Practice Strategies is going to find that the book expands the understanding of its future alumni in their ability to meaningfully engage the elderly in both spiritual and practical matters.

February 2009 Teaching Theology and Religion