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- catalog abstract "In this interdisciplinary volume, renowned researchers examine how societal mechanisms and social support systems enable individuals to continue leading independent lives within their communities or in an institutional setting. Integrating sociological, psychological and health perspectives, the distinguished contributors address such topics as active life expectancy, mental health issues, social relationships, housing design, and institutional care. They describe how older adults' decision-making capacity is maintained by a variety of societal mechanisms, including formal support systems, cognitive training, and environmental supports.".
- catalog contributor b10429539.
- catalog contributor b10429540.
- catalog contributor b10429541.
- catalog created "c1997.".
- catalog date "1997".
- catalog date "c1997.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1997.".
- catalog description "1. What Can We Learn about Competence at the Older Ages from Active Life Expectancy? / Eileen M. Crimmins and Mark D. Hayward. Commentary: Imprints of Disability / Lois M. Verbrugge. Commentary: Active Life Expectancy: Concept or Model for Research on Competency? / Merrill F. Elias and Penelope K. Elias -- 2. Psychological Issues Related to Competence / Timothy A. Salthouse. Commentary: Psychological Issues Related to Competence: Cognitive Aging and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living / Denise C. Park. Commentary: The Social Context of Competence / Neal Krause -- 3. Does Being Placed in a Nursing Home Make You Sicker and More Likely to Die? / Fredric D. Wolinsky, Timothy E. Stump and Christopher M. Callahan. Commentary: The Role of Physical Health in Understanding Societal Mechanisms for Maintaining Competence in Old Age / Ilene C. Siegler. Commentary: Nursing Home Placement and Subsequent Morbidity and Mortality / Laurence G. Branch.".
- catalog description "In this interdisciplinary volume, renowned researchers examine how societal mechanisms and social support systems enable individuals to continue leading independent lives within their communities or in an institutional setting. Integrating sociological, psychological and health perspectives, the distinguished contributors address such topics as active life expectancy, mental health issues, social relationships, housing design, and institutional care. They describe how older adults' decision-making capacity is maintained by a variety of societal mechanisms, including formal support systems, cognitive training, and environmental supports.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and indexes.".
- catalog extent "xii, 290 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Societal mechanisms for maintaining competence in old age.".
- catalog identifier "082619690X".
- catalog isFormatOf "Societal mechanisms for maintaining competence in old age.".
- catalog isPartOf "Societal impact on aging".
- catalog issued "1997".
- catalog issued "c1997.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Springer Pub. Co.,".
- catalog relation "Societal mechanisms for maintaining competence in old age.".
- catalog subject "1997 H-622".
- catalog subject "362.6 21".
- catalog subject "Aged.".
- catalog subject "Aging Psychological aspects.".
- catalog subject "HV1451 .S633 1997".
- catalog subject "Homes for the Aged.".
- catalog subject "Life Style.".
- catalog subject "Mental Competency.".
- catalog subject "Nursing Homes.".
- catalog subject "Old age assistance.".
- catalog subject "Older people Psychology.".
- catalog subject "Older people Services for.".
- catalog subject "Social Support.".
- catalog subject "Social work with older people.".
- catalog subject "WT 30 S6777 1997".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. What Can We Learn about Competence at the Older Ages from Active Life Expectancy? / Eileen M. Crimmins and Mark D. Hayward. Commentary: Imprints of Disability / Lois M. Verbrugge. Commentary: Active Life Expectancy: Concept or Model for Research on Competency? / Merrill F. Elias and Penelope K. Elias -- 2. Psychological Issues Related to Competence / Timothy A. Salthouse. Commentary: Psychological Issues Related to Competence: Cognitive Aging and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living / Denise C. Park. Commentary: The Social Context of Competence / Neal Krause -- 3. Does Being Placed in a Nursing Home Make You Sicker and More Likely to Die? / Fredric D. Wolinsky, Timothy E. Stump and Christopher M. Callahan. Commentary: The Role of Physical Health in Understanding Societal Mechanisms for Maintaining Competence in Old Age / Ilene C. Siegler. Commentary: Nursing Home Placement and Subsequent Morbidity and Mortality / Laurence G. Branch.".
- catalog title "Societal mechanisms for maintaining competence in old age / [edited by] Sherry L. Willis, K. Warner Schaie, Mark Hayward.".
- catalog type "text".