Edited by
James Birren, University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
James Lubben, University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Janice Rowe, University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Donna Deutchman, University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Description
This work presents the first serious attempt to impose rigor on the definition and measurement of quality of life among the elderly. The
book uses a conference to develop background but goes well beyond the meeting in terms of depth of reviews of the literature and of integration
among the chapters.
This book is intended for use by researchers in the many disciplines which focus on the mental and physical well-being
of the elderly, including those in medicine, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitation, sociology and social work, among others.
In addition, this book provides important background information for professionals and policy makers interested in ensuring quality of
life in the later years.
Audience:
Researchers in the disciplines concerned with the well-being of the elderly: psychiatry, clinical and community psychology, social work, and rehabilitation; and policy makers in these areas.
