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  Title Year Author Related Subject Description
51.   Recognition and Initial Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias 1996 U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services Human Services Alzheimer Disease, Diagnosis
 This Clinical Practice Guideline is intended to help primary care providers recognize and assess Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in their early stages. Differential diagnosis is beyond the scope of the guideline; however, the guideline contains a list of resources for further clinical evaluation once probable dementia has been identified.
52.   Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness 1999 J. Lynne and J. Harrold Death And Dying (Sociological Aspects), Home Care, Inspirational - General, Coping with death & bereavement Handbook of practical information for people living with serious illness, facing the death of a loved one, and the decisions having to be made. Extremely thoughtful and caring approach to: the death of a child, living with serious illness, making decisions, talking with the doctor, controlling pain, enduring loss, and more.
53.   Cost Shifting In Health Care: Separating Evidence from Rhetoric 1994 Michael Morrisey Medical care An analysis of cost shifting--the practice of charging different prices to different groups--its several meanings and the profound implications of how it is perceived and how it operates in the health care industry.
54.   Aging Families and Use of Proverbs for Values Enrichment 1994 Vera Jackson Family relationships, Gerontology, Older African Americans, Older people, Social Gerontology, Sociology This book presents administrators, practitioners, educators, researchers, and students with intervention models that acknowledge and build upon the proverbs orientation of the older client. To improve the ability of service programs addressing the needs of older persons, Aging Families and Use of Proverbs for Values Enrichment delineates existing approaches that are low-cost or no cost to the service provider and beneficial to older persons.
55.   Cultural Diversity and Geriatric Care: Challenges to the Health Professions 1994 D. Wieland, D. Benton, B. Kramer, and G. DawsonKramer, B, and Dawson, G Congresses, Geriatrics, Health & Fitness, Health Care Delivery, Health Services For Older Adults, Medical, Nursing, Medical Care, Multiculturalism This book allows the reader to face cultural diversity and geriatric care concerns and to share in some solution.
56.   Graying Gracefully: Preaching to Older Adults 1997 William Carl, Jr. Aging - General, Christianity - Pastoral Ministry, Preaching to older people, Religion This book gives practical instruction and examples of biblical and theological sermons to this growing population, enabling the preacher to proclaim the gospel more clearly for older adults.
57.   Aging  Public Policy: Bonding The Generations 1993 T. Koff, and R. Park Gerontology, Social Gerontology, Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare Part One describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country. Part Two explores the national policy development on behalf of older persons. Part Three describes the major public policies on behalf of the elderly that include Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, employment and retirement policies. The final chapter discusses the advocacy process in the field of aging.
58.   The Relationship between Gender and Type of Maltreatment in Domestic Cases of Elder Abuse 1997 Margaret Blasinsky   Examines the relationship between gender and types of maltreatment in cases of domestic elder abuse.
59.   Interdiscipline Education and Training of Professionals Caring for Persons with Disabilities 1996 Center for Health Policy Research GWUMC Research GWUMC   This report looks at education and training; specifically, it looks at education and training of health care and other professionals who serve people with disabilities.
60.   Grief at School Program 2001 Arter Public Relations   This manual is designed for school personnel who encounter students affected by any type of loss, especially death in the family. The manual includes instructions and tools for understanding grieving students at each grade level; for assessing the needs and resources of the whole school; for building and implementing a school-wide crisis plan; and for creating school-based programs for grieving students.
61.   Annotated Bibliography of Spanish Language Literature on Alzheimer's Disease 1996 W. Martin, L. Trejo, R. Ramirez and N. Salazarmirez, R, Salazar, N   This annotated bibliography is intended to be used as a resource guide specific to the needs of Latino caregivers. It includes detailed information on Spanish language material available (at the time of this effort) about caregiving issues and Alzheimer's Disease.
62.   Activities, Adaptation, & Aging Vol. 23 Number 1 1998 M. Hawkins, F. McGuire and K. BackmanF, and Backman, K   NAAP serves as a catalyst for both professional and personal growth and has come to be recognized by government officials as the voice of the activity profession on national issues concerning long-term care facilities, retirement living, assisted living, adult day services, and senior citizen centers.
63.   Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 1996 Ellen Taira Physical therapy for older people, Periodicals, Occupational therapy for older people, Rehabilitation
Geriatrics		 Here is a special targeted forum for allied health professionals to share information, clinical experience, research, and therapeutic practice. Each issue of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics focuses on current practice and emerging issues in the care of the older client, including long-term care in institutional and community settings, crisis intervention, and innovative programming; the entire range of problems experienced by the elderly; and the current skills needed for working with older clients.
64.   An Interdisciplinary Research Forum: Journal of Aging and Health 1999 Kyriakos Markides, Ph.DD   The Journal of Aging and Health explores the complex and dynamic relationship between gerontology and health. In each issue of the Journal of Aging and Health respected scholars present views and perspectives from a wide variety of disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that you are receiving the most balanced and comprehensive scholarship available. 
65.   Home Health Care and National Health Policy 1992 Brahna Trager Home care services, Medical policy, and Nursing Home Care  
66.   Aging and Disabilities: Seeking Common Ground 1992 Edward Ansello and Nancy Eustisncy Eustis Developmentally disabled older people, Gerontology, Services For The Aged, Social Science, and Sociology  Investigates the cross-pollination of the aging and disability networks and will highlight the extent to which younger and older adults with disabilities have common needs and interests, and the extent to which they and the persons who work with them can learn from each other and join forces in arriving at shared solutions.
67.   Activities, Adaptation, & Aging Vol. 24 Number 2 1999 Phyllis Foster   NAAP serves as a catalyst for both professional and personal growth and has come to be recognized by government officials as the voice of the activity profession on national issues concerning long-term care facilities, retirement living, assisted living, adult day services, and senior citizen centers.
68.   Health, Policies and Black Americans 1989 David Willis African Americans, Blacks, Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Policy, Health and hygiene, Medical, Nursing, Medical policy, Social Science, Sociology Divided into 27 chapters, this handbook provides a mosaic of the conditions, issues, and policies related to Black American health. The more than 40 contributing authors, drawn from institutions across the country, are the premier scholars in their respective fields. The scope and multidisciplinary nature of the handbook makes it invaluable for those concerned with contemporary Black society, clinical medicine, epidemiology, health care administration, medical sociology, nursing, nutrition, public health, social work, and public policy.
69.   Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences 1996 Robert Binstock and Linda Georgenda George Gerontology, Older people, Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology This book reflects the growth of ideas, information, and research literature in the social aspects of aging.
70.   More than Movement for Fit to Frail Older Adults 1995 Pauline Fisher Alternative Therapies, Diet / Health / Fitness, Exercise For Older Adults Practical reference of activities to encourage movement among older adults of varying abilities. For staff in long-term care facilities or adult day care centers. 
71.   Guiding Autobiography Groups for Older Adults 1991 James Birren and Donna Deutchmana Deutchman Autobiography, Gerontology, Health Care Delivery, Older people, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Self-help groups, Sociology, Therapeutic use This book helps professionals--at senior centers, community centers, and other service facilities--guide older adults and others in preparing their autobiographies.
72.   Journal of Women & Aging Vol. 11 Number 4 1999 J. Dianne Garner Psychology Of The Aged, Adjustment (Psychology) in old age,  Older women, Health Services For Women  Fourteen contributions discuss some of the ailments and limitations older women face, what to expect from medical care, and strategies for continuing to live actively. 
73.   Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Vol. 9 Number 2 1997 Rosalie  Wolf, PhD Hispanic American Sociology Hispanic Older Adults The Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect is devoted to bringing to light the causes, effects, treatment, and prevention of the mistreatment of older people. 
74.   Activities, Adaptation & Aging Vol. 21 Number 1 1996 Phyllis Foster   NAAP serves as a catalyst for both professional and personal growth and has come to be recognized by government officials as the voice of the activity profession on national issues concerning long-term care facilities, retirement living, assisted living, adult day services, and senior citizen centers.
75.   Activities, Adaptation & Aging Vol. 20 Number 1 1995 Phyllis Foster   NAAP serves as a catalyst for both professional and personal growth and has come to be recognized by government officials as the voice of the activity profession on national issues concerning long-term care facilities, retirement living, assisted living, adult day services, and senior citizen centers.