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Wiener-Type Topological Indices

A unified approach to the Wiener topological index and its various recent modifications, is presented. Among these modifications particular attention is paid to the Kirchhoff, Harary, Szeged, Cluj and Schultz indices, as well as their numerous variants and generalizations. Relations between these indices are established and methods for their computation described. Correlation of these topological indices with physico-chemical properties of molecules, as well as their mutual correlation are examined

Progressive accommodation for seniors : interfacing shelter and services

The purpose of this book is to explore the reasons why clients, agencies and governments are considering options that blend shelter and care, the barriers impeding their development and how these have or may be overcome at both the policy and the practice level. New ways of measuring person-environment fit and the potential of maximizing it via enabling technologies are also examined. The target readership includes researchers, architects, policy makers, developers, care providers and operators of existing seniors housing, all of whom can benefit from a better understanding of the multiple issues involved in interfacing shelter and services.TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction / Gloria M. Gutman and Andrew V. Wister; Part I: Changing Clients, Economics and Expectations in Housing for Seniors: Chapter 1- Current Demographics and Living Arrangements of Canada\u27s Elderly / Gordon E. Priest; Chapter 2- Choice, Control, and the Right to Age in Place / Veronica Doyle. Part II: Problems in Providing Service within Existing Seniors Housing: Chapter 3- Current Realities and Challenges in Providing Services to Seniors: The Home Care Perspective / Lois Borden and Joan McGregor; Chapter 4 - Difficulties in Providing Support Services in Buildings Constructed Under Shelter-Only Housing Policies / Reg Appleyard. Part III: Transcending Barriers to Combining Shelter and Services: Chapter 5- Public, Private and Non-Profit Partnerships: The CCPPPH Link / C.W. Lusk; Chapter 6- Group Homes: The Swedish Model of Care for Persons with Dementia of the Alzheimer\u27s Type / Elaine Gallagher; Chapter 7- Supportive Housing for Elderly Persons in Ontario / Garry Baker; Chapter 8- Social Policy Models for Shelter and Services: An International Perspective / Satya Brink. Part IV: Measuring and Maximizing Person-Environment Fit: Chapter 9- Measuring Person-Environment Fit Among Frail Older Adults Using Video / Andrew V. Wister and James R. Watzke; Chapter 10- Assessing the Client\u27s Perception of Person-Environment Fit Using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure / Anne Carswell. Part V: Enabling Technologies in Housing for Seniors: Chapter 11- Personal Response Systems: Canadian Data on Subscribers and Alarms / James R. Watzke; Chapter 12- Older Adults\u27 Response to Automated Environmental Control Devices / James R. Watzke and Gary Birch; Chapter 13- Use and Potential Use of Assistive Devices by Home-Based Seniors / William C. Mann; Chapter 14 - Necessary Elements of a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Technical Aids for the Elderly / George Abrahamsohn, Gloria M. Gutman and Andrew V. Wister; Chapter 15- Bridging the Technology Gap - The Links Between Research, Development, Production and Policy for Products Supporting Independent Living / Satya Brin

Health promotion for older Canadians : knowledge gaps and research needs

INTRODUCTION; 1. Potentials and Pitfalls in Evaluating Nutrition and Nutrition Interventions in Older Adults / Helene Payette; 2. The Effectiveness of Exercise Programs for Osteoporotic Women / Gina Bravo; 3. Health Promotion Among Older Persons with Direct and Personal Experience of the Mental Health System / Joseph A Tindale & Susan Hardie; 4. Evaluating Self-Help and Mutual Aid Programs for Older Canadians / Joan Norris, Adam Davey & Stephanie Kuiack; 5. Health Promotion Research for Older Canadians: Priorities from a Community Health Unit Perspective / Nancy Hall; 6. Evaluation of the "Living Well" Health Promotion Program for Older Adults / Dorothy Craig & Carol Timmings; 7. Using Large Data Sets to Study Health Promotion for Older Adults / Andrew Wister & Gloria Gutman; 8. Priorities for Health Promotion and Aging Research in Canada: Discussion and Recommendations / Andrew Wister & Gloria Gutman; AUTHORS\u27 BIOGRAPHIES; FRENCH ABSTRACT

Health systems and aging in selected Pacific Rim countries : cultural diversity and change

Aging, ethnicity and health policy in Australia -- Health status of Japanese seniors and the new directions of health services -- Filial piety and co-residence in Japan -- Health care in China and Hong Kong -- Health care for the Korean elderly: emerging trends and issues -- First Nations elders in Canada: issues, problems and successes in health care policy -- Older refugees in Canada: profile, health needs and social service issues