Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 14, 1994
Author | : M. Powell Lawton, PhD |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 1994-10-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780826198051 |
ISBN-13 | : 0826198058 |
Rating | : 4/5 (058 Downloads) |
Download or read book Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 14, 1994 written by M. Powell Lawton, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994-10-30 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume evaluates a range of assessment measures with regard to older adults. The expert contributors address topics such as assessment of health, functional disability (ADLs), mental agility, aging and personality, depression, and pain. While the instruments themselves are readily available from other sources, this book discusses the suitability, strengths, and weaknesses of various measures and offers current information on the rapidly changing, state-of-the-art assessment technology.