Elderly men : special problems and professional challenges / Jordan I. Kosberg, Lenard W. Kaye, editors.
| Other author | Kosberg, Jordan I., 1939- |
| Other author | Kaye, Lenard W. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer Pub., ©1997. |
| Description | xxiii, 317 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Springer series, focus on men Springer series, focus on men. ^A11021 |
| Contents | Theorizing older men -- A demographic overview of elderly men -- Breaking new ground : older men and the workplace -- Elderly men of the inner city -- Elderly men in retirement communities -- Elderly men in prison -- Rural older men : a neglected elderly population -- Gay men in later life -- The transition to retirement -- The physical health of older men : the significance of the social and physical environment -- Recognizing and treating alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence in elderly men -- Mental disorders of elderly men -- The victimization of elderly men -- Informal caregiving by older men -- Community programs and services -- Support groups for older men : building on strengths and facilitating relationships -- The institutionalization of elderly men -- The status of older men : current perspectives and future projections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 97006653 |
| ISBN | 0826196705 |