family support for the elderly the international experience

Family Support for the Elderly: The International Experience

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kendig, Hal / Hashimoto, Akiko / Coppard, Larry C., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The size of the world's elderly population continues to increase and alternative ways of providing support are continually being sought. This support depends in large measure on families and other informal care-givers complementing the health and social services. In , the World Assembly on Aging directed international attention to the primary role of the family in supporting the elderly, while highlighting the lack of information on aging and families, particularly in developing countries. Initiated by the World Health Organization's Global Program for Health of the ELderly, this book provides an introduction to the understanding of aging and family relations. The chapters are designed to heighten appreciation of the cultural diversity of aging, and to contribute to the improvement of policies and programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of the world's increasing numbers of elderly people. The international contributors have all worked extensively in the field, and the comparisons they draw between practice in different countries has not been previously published in such detail.

The First Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Twinn, Michael / Kubler, Annie, PUBLISHER: Child's Play International, A search for the origins of family focussing on the needs of the child. Essential truth in an anthropological setting.

Chanukah: Eight Nights of Light, Eight Gifts for the Soul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Apisdorf, Shimon, PUBLISHER: Leviathan Press, This year's runaway Chanukah gift A fun-filled, insightful resource for the whole family. Combines a step-by-step guide to celebrating Chanukah, with lucid insights that reveal how the holiday speaks to peoples lives today. Contents include: -- The Grinch Who Stole Chanukah -- The Story of Chanukah For the Historically Challenged -- Eight Questions People Ask About Chanukah -- The Chanukah Way: Pathways to Spirituality -- Eight Stories For Eight Nights -- Parents and Children: Tips, Hints and Secrets For Parents to Create a Great Family Experience

Family Theories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, James M. / Klein, David M., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This solid revision of the best-selling Family Theories remains the only single-volume textbook to present family theory in a clear, approachable manner appropriate for both advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. James White and David Klein draw upon seven major theoretical frameworks developed by key social scientists to explain variation in family life, including the exchange, symbolic-interaction, family life course development, systems, conflict, feminist, and ecological theoretical frameworks. Recommended for courses in Theories of the Family, Marriage & the Family, Family Studies, and Sociology of the Family.

The Snow Globe Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Connor, Jane / Schindler, S. D., PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, "Oh, when will it snow again?" wonders the little family who lives in the snow globe. They long for a snowstorma if only someone in the big family would pick up the snow globe and give it a shake. Baby would love to. She notices the little family, but the snow globe is too high for her to reach. But then Baby is alone during a snowstorm. Will the snow globe family get a chance to go sledding, too?

Marriage and Family Assessment: A Sourcebook for Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Filsinger, Erik E., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Family studies scholars describe the use in therapy of techniques for the assessment of family characteristics and problems. Each author was given an outline to follow in order that a wide range of theoretical or therapeutic approaches would be coherently presented. Evidence for the validity of each assessment technique, suggestions for its practical administration and interpretation, illustrations by case example of its function and utility, and the actual questionnaire itself or instructions on how to get it are provided. The use of third party observers, and techniques for getting information from the family itself about marital relations or the full family structure are described.

Facilitating Preschool Literacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Campbell, Robin, PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, The contributors to this volume -- representing Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and including both university educators and preschool teachers -- present ways to provide for, support, and guide children as they gain a greater understanding of reading and writing. The book considers the notion of children constructing literacy, looks at literacy in the context of the home and family, and looks more directly at literacy learning in preschool settings. The chapters discuss the role of parents and caregivers in supporting a child's literacy development, then explain how the preschool educator can build on and continue to link with the home literacy provision.

Ma Jiang & the Orange Ants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porte, Barbara Ann / Cannon, Annie, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Capturing and selling orange ants (thus named because they prey on insects that eat oranges) to the owners of orange groves has been the livelihood of the Ma family for many years. One day, though, the men in the family are taken away to serve in the emperor's army and no one is left to search for the ants in the high trees and wild bamboo; neither Jiang nor her mother knows how. Jiang's mother weaves to support them, but her meager earnings aren't enough to feed them or Bao, the baby of the family. When all seems lost, it is clever Jiang who finds the answer to their dilemma in Bao's sticky little fingers -- and gets the Mas back into the orange ant business.

String Figures Around the World Vol.1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: DeWitt, Sorena / Michel, Robin, PUBLISHER: Heian International, Also known as cat's cradle, this activity provides hours of enjoyment for the entire family.

The Adolescent in Family Therapy: Breaking the Cycle of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Micucci, Joseph A., PUBLISHER: Guilford Publications, Shows how therapists can support an adolescent's push toward independence while simultaneously working to reestablish family bonds. The book demonstrates that families preoccupied with 'the problem' of a symptomatic adolescent often neglect important aspects of their relationships and grow increasingly isolated from one another. Readers learn innovative methods for establishing trust with difficult-to-reach teenagers and for enabling parents to develop age-appropriate nurturing skills.

The NASCAR Family Album: Stories and Mementos from America's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Branham, H. A., PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books (CA), Get the inside track on America's most famous racing families in "The NASCAR Family Album." More than 150 historic photos and 26 plastic-encased NASCAR collectibles bring the roar of engines into the living room. Enjoy reproductions of Tim Flock's handwritten account of having a monkey as a copilot; an original conceptual drawing presented to Bill France for the Daytona Speedway entrance; and Rusty Wallace's handwritten application for Rookie-of-the-Year eligibility in . With a foreword by Brian France, "The NASCAR Family Album" offers an unforgettable interactive racing experience from the families who helped make NASCAR one of the most popular and exciting spectator sports in America.

Sydney Omarr's Day-By-Day Astrological Guide for the Year

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacGregor, Trish, PUBLISHER: Signet Book, These expert forecasts for offer valuable insights about the past and extraordinary predictions for the future: -What to expect from relationships with family and partners -New career opportunities for success in the future -Lucky days for every month of the year -And much more

Greening NAFTA: The North American Commission for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Markell, David L. / Knox, John H., PUBLISHER: Stanford University Press, In , environmental objections to NAFTA resulted in the establishment of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEe, the first international organization created to address issues related to trade and the environment. The CEC is also the first regional environmental agency in North America with innovative tools, almost unlimited jurisdiction, and unprecedented opportunities for participation by civil society at the international level. The lessons to be drawn from the CEC's experience should be of great value to all those interested in environmental protection and economic integration, regional and global environmental organizations, and participation of civil society in international policy. Surprisingly, however, the CEC has received little scholarly attention, to date. This book is intended to fill that gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of how the organization has fulfilled, or failed to fulfill, its mandates.

International Economics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Appleyard, Dennis R., PUBLISHER: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, This is a paperback volume taken from the successful hardcover mid-level International Economics textbook. The two paperback volumes are intended for separate quarter or shorter courses in international trade and monetary economics. They could also find use in MBA programs and other departments offering International Economics courses. The preface suggests chapters for one-semester comprehensive course.

New Family Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tolpin, Jim / Lathrop, Mary, PUBLISHER: Taunton Press, Imagine a home designed for the family that lives in it. Author Jim Tolpin features 24 of them in The New Family Home, an innovative and inspiring look at the changing family home in America. The New Family Home takes readers on a tour of homes that meet the unique needs of families of all kinds. From flexible floor plans for blended families, to houses with a heightened sense of style for empty-nesters, this book calls to mind the essential bond between a family and the place it calls home. -- A diverse look at a wide variety of family homes. -- Includes floor plans, color illustrations, and more than 200 photographs.

Forging a Nation: Perspectives on the Canadian Military

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Horn (Lieutenant-Colonel), Bernd, PUBLISHER: Vanwell Publishing, Forging A Nation offers a collection of essays on the development of the Canadian military experience. For more than two centuries, Canadians have taken up arms to defend the nation and our national ideals, to support our allies and to bring peace in other parts of the world. This book offers an important commentary on these actions, and the way our military experience has shaped our country's national and international identity.The essays are organized into four distinct eras: Part I covers the colonial period, from early contact with the First Nations to Canada's participation in the American Civil War and the Boer War. Part II studies the impact of the two world wars on Canada in terms of mobilization, industrial development and operational strategies. The third section examines the notion of national security from a Canadian context, identifies the distinctly Canadian style of warfare and national defence issues. Part IV explores Canada's role in international spheres-alliance relationships, Cold War participation, involvement in other areas of the globe, and includes a penetrating appraisal of our peacekeeping heritage.

Meal Preparation and Training: The Health Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Klinger, Judith Lannefeld, PUBLISHER: Slack, This book identifies and examines training techniques for the kitchen. Designed specifically for the therapist or health care professional, techniques demonstrated should be utilized by health care professionals to teach those with physical disabilities or the elderly how to understand and perform tasks in the kitchen successfully. Some issues addressed in the book include kitchen planning, meal planning, nutrition, safety, stress, and more. Materials are provided to help with kitchen and home planning. The book looks at how to deal with clients in their homes, working with children, hospice, and dealing with individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and elderly from a health care professional's perspective. Meal Preparation and Training: The Health Care Professional's Guide is divided into several sections. Part I assesses the situation - the types of patients as well as the caregivers and family - then focuses on specific disabilities and problems including a client with arthritis, chronic pain, etc. Part II is involved with the kitchen and the home, from safety and modifications to transporting items. Part III focuses on equipment, appliances, nutrition, shopping, and includes a guide to teaching recipes. Part IV provides help for the health care professional and caregivers with extensive support materials. These include funding, agencies and organizations, sources for equipment and materials, general references, and forms and plans for making equipment. The forms and plans may be photocopied, enlarged if desired, and are designed for use with clients.

Missouri: Great Things to See and Do for the Entire Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cosby, Jane, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, According to the Travel Industry Association of America, almost half of all trips taken in the U.S. include children. Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family "TM" series (formerly Family Adventure Guides "TM") caters to this growing market. Like asking a trusted friend for advice, this series gives the low-down on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.

T. S. Eliot: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Steve Ellis, PUBLISHER: Continuum International Publishing Group, NA

The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robinson, David, PUBLISHER: Crossroad Publishing Company, Drawing on timeless principles of monastic communal living, this spiritual guide for families offers effective tools to meet many challenges and counteract the divisive forces that can splinter a healthy home. Cultivating a sense of togetherness and nurturing the spiritual development of both the family and its individual members is a challenge that many find difficult to meet. Though hectic schedules and competing interests chip away at the sense of community and the support systems that family members need to thrive, each chapter of this book includes a practical lesson from the rule of St. Benedict and the Benedictine traditions which have been cornerstones of Western Christian monastic life for millennia. Spiritual practice, making time, discipline, sharing, hospitality, and changing family dynamics are some of the topics addressed in this wise and wide-ranging handbook, while exercises, checklists, and ideas for family activities are included at the end of every chapter. The gentle, reassuring tone offers encouragement to both traditional and nontraditional families, and reinforces the importance of parenting as a spiritual calling.

Young Soldiers: Why They Choose To Fight

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brett, Rachel, Specht, Irma, PUBLISHER: International Labour Org, - Reflects on the experiences of adolescent "volunteers" in armed groups through interviews with the young combatants themselves - Challenges the belief that poverty is the main reason young people (aged ) join armed conflicts and explores how war, poverty, education, politics, identity, family and friends can all play a role - Examines the issue from an international perspective - interviewing young people from Afghanistan, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom - Offers recommendations for prevention and reintegration

International Business in China

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kelley, Lane / Shenkar, Oded, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The West has long been ignorant of cultural and political processes in China. Today, a growing number of Westerners are becoming aware of China's real and giant potential as a player in the international business arena. As business becomes increasingly international, it is vital to understand the concrete nature of business and underlying attitudes in the world's most populated country. This volume presents a unique view of the major facets of international business in China. It examines the workings of finance and accounting, law, management, and marketing as well as trade, foreign direct investment, and the management of foreign subsidiaries. Discussion of such functional areas is placed firmly in the context of developments in China in recent years, with special emphasis placed on implications for firms doing business in or with China. Succinct, up-to-date analysis is combined with practical guidelines and recommendations for the business person. This highly international book is an important step towards demystification of the workings of international business. The material presented is from leading experts in business from around the world who write from direct experience of business in China.

Fiscal Austerity and Aging: Shifting Government

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Newcomer, Robert J. / Estes, Carroll L. / Estes, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The authors draw on the work they have done for a major research centre, in order to assess both the shifts in policy towards the elderly which have been wrought by the austerity politics of the s, and the likely long-term impact of such changes. The views taken of older people, the history of public policy toward the aged, the shifting responsibility between state and federal government are discussed.

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A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / McCarty, Meladee / McCarty, Hanoch, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The fourth installment in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series promises to be even more popular than its predecessors. The perfect gift for friends, family and business associates is now available in "A 4th Course."

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