Download or read book Empowerment for Later Life written by Jane E. Myers and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph purports that American society limits the behavior of older individuals based on the arbitrary criterion of chronological age and proposes the concept of empowerment--gaining a sense of personal power or control over over's life--as the antidote for older persons who face devalued status as they age and the for the accompanying drop in self-esteem and self-worth. The concept of empowerment is explored in detail, developmental issues, the key to understanding the aging process are reviewed, and empowerment strategies are discussed through a holistic wellness model. Chapter 1 looks at aging and the need for empowerment, considering: demographic changes, gender and aging, health and disability, and the social context of aging. Chapter 2 examines self-efficacy and empowerment and presents models of helping and empowerment, while chapter 3 focuses on developmental and transition theories for later life. Chapter 4 concentrates on reactions to late life stress, looking at mental health and aging, the social breakdown syndrome, and psychological components of social breakdown. Chapter 5 suggests strategies for reversing the breakdown syndrome by presenting the social reconstruction model and discussing societal, psychological, and other aspects of reconstruction. Overcoming learned helplessness and perceived lack of control and coping with depression and discouragement are also addressed. Stages of the empowerment process are outlined. The final chapter considers empowerment through developmental approaches, with an emphasis on wellness. (NB)
Download or read book Health Promotion and Aging written by David Haber and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart
Download or read book Empowering the Elderly written by Amy Clotworthy and published by transcript Verlag. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health programmes that offer ›help to self-help‹ are meant to empower ageing adults to remain independent and self-sufficient at home for as long as possible. But what happens when the private home becomes a political realm in which state intervention and individual agency happen simultaneously? Based on 15 months of ethnographic fieldwork in a Danish municipality, Amy Clotworthy describes how both health professionals and elderly citizens negotiate the political discourses about health and ageing that frame their relational encounter. By elucidating some of the conflicts, paradoxes, and negotiations that occur, she provides important insights into the contemporary organisation of eldercare.
Download or read book Enabling and Empowering Families written by Carl J. Dunst and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blend of theory and practice, with pointers for applying the principles and case studies illustrating how to apply them.
Download or read book The Empowered Caregiver written by Linda Fodrini-Johnson and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking responsibility for the healthcare, safety, and financial affairs of our parents as they near the end of their life is an immense undertaking and comes with challenges, logistics, and stresses that we don’t always know how to navigate. We want to provide the best care we can and make the right decisions for our parents, but we need tips, tools, and education around this and help and encouragement as we do it. The Empowered Caregiver is a pocket support guide specifically designed to provide you with strategies and solutions for caring for your aging parents. It offers useful interventions to frame your thinking, help you manage difficult situations, and reduce your stress as your parents decline and need greater assistance. In this book, you’ll find quick ideas that you can immediately apply, easy-to-view lists, scripts to use for tough conversations, examples of questions to ask doctors and lawyers, and other resources, all rooted in author Linda Fodrini-Johnson’s deep understanding of aging and life transitions and her 30+ years as a therapist, counselor, and certified geriatric care manager. It’s organized by topic, so you can quickly flip to the information you need most, and it covers all aspects of eldercare, answering questions you didn’t even know you had with compassion and experience. Whether you’re an adult child whose parents are aging, an eldercare beginner who doesn’t know where to start, someone who is emotionally impacted by the decline of a loved one, a family member of an elder with dementia, or someone seeking expert advice on how to handle their parents’ affairs, this book will empower you with the insights, advice, and support you need. The Empowered Caregiver is an essential companion you can keep at your side and a must-read for anyone with aging parents. You’ll learn how to improve life for your parents, your family, and yourself.
Download or read book Empowerment written by John Randolph Price and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 1996-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Can Do, Be, and Have All Things. In a clear and concise way, Price provides you with a special course of study on the truth of being. Learn how to enjoy a rich, whole life!
Download or read book ADHD 2 0 written by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction “An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope.”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain World-renowned authors Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey literally “wrote the book” on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller, Driven to Distraction, largely introduced this diagnosis to the public and sold more than a million copies along the way. Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action. In ADHD 2.0, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey, both of whom have this “variable attention trait,” draw on the latest science to provide both parents and adults with ADHD a plan for minimizing the downside and maximizing the benefits of ADHD at any age. They offer an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including • Find the right kind of difficult. Use these behavior assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual’s unique strengths. • Reimagine environment. What specific elements to look for—at home, at school, or in the workplace—to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind. • Embrace innate neurological tendencies. Take advantage of new findings about the brain’s default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHD. • Tap into the healing power of connection. Tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection “the other Vitamind C” and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD. • Consider medication. Gets the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options. As inspiring as it is practical, ADHD 2.0 will help you tap into the power of this mercurial condition and find the key that unlocks potential.
Download or read book Learning in Later Life written by Mary Hickman Brown and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Empowering Women written by Louise Hay and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have struggled for a long time to have more dominion over their own lives. Louise L. Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life, The Power Is Within You, and Life: Reflections on YourJourney, shows you how to become a strong and powerful being. She emphasizes that no matter what your past was like, you can learn to empower yourself and rise to the top. Some of the points Louise makes are: Developing self-worth and self-esteem are the most powerful tools women can have, a modern woman has the whole world in front of her—she can rise as high as her belief in herself; joy and happiness are always within you; you do not have to feel incomplete without a man by your side; and your most important relationship is with yourself.
Download or read book The Moment of Lift written by Melinda Gates and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “In her book, Melinda tells the stories of the inspiring people she’s met through her work all over the world, digs into the data, and powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention—from child marriage to gender inequity in the workplace.” — President Barack Obama “The Moment of Lift is an urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world. Melinda weaves together vulnerable, brave storytelling and compelling data to make this one of those rare books that you carry in your heart and mind long after the last page.” — Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Dare to Lead “Melinda Gates has spent many years working with women around the world. This book is an urgent manifesto for an equal society where women are valued and recognized in all spheres of life. Most of all, it is a call for unity, inclusion and connection. We need this message more than ever.” — Malala Yousafzai "Melinda Gates's book is a lesson in listening. A powerful, poignant, and ultimately humble call to arms." — Tara Westover, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Educated A debut from Melinda Gates, a timely and necessary call to action for women's empowerment. “How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings – and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity.” For the last twenty years, Melinda Gates has been on a mission to find solutions for people with the most urgent needs, wherever they live. Throughout this journey, one thing has become increasingly clear to her: If you want to lift a society up, you need to stop keeping women down. In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares lessons she’s learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world. As she writes in the introduction, “That is why I had to write this book—to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live.” Melinda’s unforgettable narrative is backed by startling data as she presents the issues that most need our attention—from child marriage to lack of access to contraceptives to gender inequity in the workplace. And, for the first time, she writes about her personal life and the road to equality in her own marriage. Throughout, she shows how there has never been more opportunity to change the world—and ourselves. Writing with emotion, candor, and grace, she introduces us to remarkable women and shows the power of connecting with one another. When we lift others up, they lift us up, too.
Download or read book Women And Empowerment written by C. Margaret Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how women's decisions direct their lives in both public and private spheres. The book specifies critical conditions and possibilities for women who want to increase their opportunities. Patterns in women's behaviour and concerns are analyzed by applying the author's sociological theory.
Download or read book After the Happily Ever After Empowering Women and Mothers in Relationships written by Linda Rose Ennis and published by Demeter Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the two-tiered system and invisible imbalance that operates within the framework of the family. It is about the fantasy of the “happily-ever- after,” which the wedding industry promotes and Western society reinforces. Why are we hanging onto this faux happiness at the expense of our future well-being? Why don’t we wonder what happened after “they lived happily ever after” and if, in fact, they really do? What I hope to achieve by writing this book is to rattle the cage of young brides, about to embark on this journey, to talk about these issues with their future partners and to set the system up in a more equal way, so no one is caught off guard if and when things crumble. It will be difficult to achieve this task because no one wants to think about things falling apart before the marriage even begins, and most certainly it sours the sweetness of the fantasy of the “happily ever after,” as we know it. What we don’t realize is that there will be less bitterness and upset for the family, especially for the children, if we pursue this line of thinking. Isn’t that the real “happily-ever-after?”
Download or read book Empowering Women written by Louise L. Hay and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the 21st century upon us, many people are talking about all the earth changes that will occur. However, in this inspirational book, best-selling author Louise L. Hay reveals that the primary changes we will see will be internal changes. She points out that when we, as women, are willing to shift our internal ground, our earth, we will o...
Download or read book Empowerment of North American Indian Girls written by Carol A. Markstrom and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empowerment of North American Indian Girls is an examination of coming-of-age-ceremonies for American Indian girls past and present, featuring an in-depth look at Native ideas about human development and puberty. Many North American Indian cultures regard the transition from childhood to adulthood as a pivotal and potentially vulnerable phase of life and have accordingly devised coming-of-age rituals to affirm traditional values and community support for its members. Such rituals are a positive and enabling social force in many modern Native communities whose younger generations are wrestling with substance abuse, mental health problems, suicide, and school dropout. Developmental psychologist Carol A. Markstrom reviews indigenous, historical, and anthropological literatures and conveys the results of her fieldwork to provide descriptive accounts of North American Indian coming-of-age rituals. She gives special attention to the female puberty rituals in four communities: Apache, Navajo, Lakota, and Ojibwa. Of particular interest is the distinctive Apache Sunrise Dance, which is described and analyzed in detail. Also included are American Indian feminist interpretations of menstruation and menstrual taboos, the feminine in cosmology, and the significance of puberty customs and rites for the development of young women.
Download or read book Empowered Living written by Antoinette Levine and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antoinette has written a very readable book of extraordinary insight and creative expression about the seven human levels of spiritual awakening and growth. Following this books journey from healthy ego development to soul dominance will lead you Home. Jacquelyn Small author of Awakening in Time, Becoming A Practical Mystic, and The Sacred Purpose of Being Human Let this Life-Guide Handbook Rekindle Your Hearts Wisdom Reframe Old Ways of Thinking into Powerful Perspectives Reduce Stress and Simplify Your Life Embrace Living as a Creative Process Realize the Inner-Outer Reality Connection Manifest the Life You Want Antoinette Levine writes an intimate and stunning tale of return from near-death and her recovery from the ravages of strokes and lupus. Interwoven with her personal story is a lifetime of knowledge gained through immersion in the study of spiritual metaphysics and self development. The author experienced success as a deans list student of psychology and journalism, later an accomplished film industry professional. Inspirational messages offered in seven guided stages reflect Antoinettes cumulative experience. Artful teachings of our life processes draw upon the chakra system as a template for transformation and self-growth. This book invites you to discover inner peace, wisdom and the freedom that living in alignment with Source brings. Explore the depths of your soul with self-inquiry exercises and distill what works for you. Rise up and rediscover your life purpose and the gifts you came to share. We all possess an innate strength to face challenges and thrive beyond adversity. Reclaim your Inner Power joyfully, utilizing this book as your guide. As you experience inner clearing work and remember Who You Really Are, uncaused joy awakens. Joy is our divine right. I staked my life on this Truth and returned to live and share it!
Download or read book ABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT written by Frank Fracasso and published by Frank Fracasso. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manuscript electrifies you with crisp ideas. For the first time, you gain extraordinary insights into your personal, social, spiritual, and commercial growth. The text serves as a model for achieving total success. The exclusive framework of ABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENT shatters barriers to higher success which psychological, physiological, and metaphysical methods do not overcome. The subject matter proves that you can balance multiple core values, fulfill your numerous desires, and maintain them with poise throughout your life.
Download or read book The Empowered Patient written by Elizabeth S. Cohen and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The facts are alarming: Medical errors kill more people each year than AIDS, breast cancer, or car accidents. A doctor’s relationship with pharmaceutical companies may influence his choice of drugs for you. The wrong key word on an insurance claim can deny you coverage. Through real life stories, including her own, and shrewd advice, CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen shows you how to become your own advocate and navigate the minefield of today’s health-care system. But there’s good news. Discover how to • find a doctor who “gets” you and listens to you • ask the right questions for the best treatment • make the most out of a short office visit • cut out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs • harness the power of the Internet for medical issues • fight back when claims are denied Combining the personal stories of patients across America with crucial advice on receiving the best possible health care, this guide will enable you to confront an often confusing and perilous system—and come out ahead.
