{"product_id":"leisure-and-aging-2","title":"Leisure and Aging","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       The number and percent of older people in developed countries continue        to grow, thanks to medical advances and decreases in fertility and        mortality rates. And that means that tomorrow’s recreation and leisure        professionals will be more challenged than ever to meet the needs of an        increasingly older culturally diverse population.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeisure and Aging: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides students and        professionals with a balanced perspective of current knowledge as it        presents cutting-edge research from the fields of both gerontology and        leisure studies. Written by authors from various disciplines who        represent an international who’s-who in leisure and aging research, this        text     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • explores theories in leisure and aging;     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • bridges the gap between research and application, arming professionals        with tools to navigate diverse cultures; and     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • offers insight into delivery of leisure services in older adult        communities and long-term care environments.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Each chapter features learning objectives, study questions, case        studies, exercises, and relevant readings. The book is supplemented by        online ancillaries, including an instructor guide, test package, and a        presentation package with photos, illustrations, and tables from the        text. Together, the text and online ancillaries help students connect        theories and practice as they prepare for future roles in their chosen        fields.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeisure and Aging \u003c\/i\u003eis presented in five sections. Part I        introduces global perspectives on leisure and aging, while part II        examines the relevance of leisure in an aging context. Part III explores        the effects of aging on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual        well-being and health. Parts IV and V delve into the role of community        in aging and leisure and long-term care and leisure.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Written for undergraduate students, professors, and professionals in        recreation, leisure, gerontology, and aging, \u003ci\u003eLeisure and Aging\u003c\/i\u003e        provides a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of life for older        people and the role of leisure in their lives. The text helps students        think critically about a phase of life that seems remote from their own        and provides perspective to their understanding of aging and leisure.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heather Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56034108670330,"sku":"9781492582601","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492582601.jpg?v=1780382594","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/leisure-and-aging-2","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}