Introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists
By: Ian Stuart-Hamilton
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London, England; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
ISBN-13: 9780857007155; 9781849053631
Subjects: Aging; Coping With Old Age; Psychology; Developmental; Psychology Of Ageing; Psychological aspects; General; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS; Geriatric Nursing; Older people; Life Stages; Lifespan Development; PSYCHOLOGY
Other titles: Introduction to the psychology of aging for non-specialists
Description: A comprehensive introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists. It covers all the key issues, from definitions of ageing and life expectancy to the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. It draws on the latest research in the field and offers practical information for those working with the older population.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

In English.
Table of contents: title: Some basic information about ageing; title: Intelligence; title: Memory; title: Language; title: Ageing, personality and lifestyle; title: Mental health in later life.