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Ronda C. Talley (Ed.) - Caregiving Across the Lifespan: Research * Practice * Policy - 9781461455523 - V9781461455523
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Caregiving Across the Lifespan: Research * Practice * Policy

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Description for Caregiving Across the Lifespan: Research * Practice * Policy Hardback. Taking a developmental perspective, this book discusses caregiving from infancy through early childhood through end of life; midlife and multigenerational bonds and responsibilities; caregiver identity in older adults and family caregiving at the end of life. Editor(s): Talley, Ronda C.; LaGue, Lydia; Montgomery, Rhonda J. V. Series: Caregiving: Research * Practice * Policy. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JNF; KCP; MBN; MJX; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 482.
Most scholars do not consider the long-term nature of caregiving, but rather focus on a specific developmental period (e.g., old age) or a specific disability (e.g., cancer). Yet the most important lessons about caregiving may occur at any age, regardless of disabilities or other limitations. Caregiving is a lifelong process. It begins in a mother's womb, continues throughout the lifespan, and ends after death. Caregiving Across the Lifespan emphasizes caregiving as a process that occurs throughout one's life. It discusses infant care, the developmental needs of children and adolescents, the many caregiving issues in adulthood and mid-life, and finally ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Series
Caregiving: Research * Practice * Policy
Condition
New
Weight
481g
Number of Pages
186
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461455523
SKU
V9781461455523
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Ref
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About Ronda C. Talley (Ed.)
Ronda C. Talley, PhD, MPH, is Professor of Psychology at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Talley's professional experience includes providing national leadership on caregiving issues and organizational development as Executive Director of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving and the National Quality Caregiving Coalition; working with federal government groups to promote caregiving issues as Associate Director of Legislation, Policy, and ... Read more

Reviews for Caregiving Across the Lifespan: Research * Practice * Policy
From the reviews: This book does a good job of addressing the major issues facing caregivers from a developmental perspective. ... It is easy to read, and the editors and contributors are experts in the field. Both professionals and the general public will benefit from the information in this book. (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book ... Read more

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