{"product_id":"9791435642675","title":"PSYCHOGERONTOLOGY","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePSYCHOGERONTOLOGY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a complete and accessible view of the aging process, addressing its physical, psychological, and social dimensions. Designed with an educational and informative approach, the book is a valuable resource for students and health professionals, as well as anyone interested in better understanding this vital stage. Throughout its pages, the reader will find conceptual and practical tools to face the challenges and opportunities of old age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychogerontology: An Approach to the Aging Process\u003c\/em\u003e examines the transformations that accompany advanced age in a structured manner. The text covers physical and biological changes, analyzes the psychosocial aspects of aging, and pays special attention to topics such as sexuality in old age, loneliness, grief, and age-based discrimination. Likewise, it promotes the concept of active aging and explores the possibilities of psychosocial intervention, offering a guide to understanding and accompanying this process from an integral and human perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical and biological aging: bodily changes and their impact on health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychosocial aspects: emotional adaptation, social roles, and support networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSexuality in old age: myths, realities, and affective expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eActive aging: strategies for maintaining autonomy and well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and grief: managing loss and building new bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAge discrimination (ageism): recognizing and preventing prejudice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychosocial intervention: tools for professionals working with the elderly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals in psychology, geriatrics, social work, and nursing who wish to delve deeper into the care of the elderly. It is also highly useful for caregivers, family members, and any reader interested in understanding aging from a scientific and human perspective, with the goal of improving the quality of life in this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn integrative view of the physical, psychological, and social changes inherent to aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools for psychosocial intervention and the promotion of active aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to addressing sensitive topics such as loneliness, grief, and sexuality in old age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResources to identify and combat age discrimination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn educational approach that facilitates the understanding of complex concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Almer Villajos Tendero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Punto Rojo Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Psychology of aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Self-help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 290 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a clear and accessible reference work that successfully synthesizes the main challenges and opportunities of aging. Its educational approach makes it a useful tool for both academic training and professional practice, while its informative tone makes it understandable for a general audience. It is a recommended read for those seeking a solid and up-to-date foundation in psychogerontology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406827839835,"sku":"9791435642675","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979143564267.jpg?v=1781841968","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791435642675","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}