Working with Toxic Older Adults: A Guide to Coping with Difficult Elders Contributor(s): Davenport, Gloria (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826112234 ISBN-13: 9780826112231 Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 1998 Annotation: Older adults, like all individuals, have different personalities and temperaments. According to Dr. Davenport, toxicity in older adults manifests itself in negative behaviors and attitudes that can adversely impact interactions with health professionals, caregivers, and family members. Davenport presents theories and case examples to help us understand this phenomenon and provides useful techniques for caring for toxic elders. A valuable practical guide for social workers, therapists, caregivers, and students. Click for more in this series: Springer Series on Life Styles and Issues in Aging |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gerontology - Medical | Geriatrics |
Dewey: 305.26 |
LCCN: 98045133 |
Lexile Measure: 1240(Not Available) |
Series: Springer Series on Life Styles and Issues in Aging |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.12" W x 8.84" L (1.03 lbs) 312 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Older adults, like all individuals, have different personalities and temperaments. According to Dr. Davenport, toxicity in older adults manifests itself in negative behaviors and attitudes that can adversely impact interactions with health professionals, caregivers, and family members. Davenport presents theories and case examples to help us understand this phenomenon and provides useful techniques for caring for toxic elders. A valuable practical guide for social workers, therapists, caregivers, and students. |
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