David Haber
Biographic Data
| ID | 318521 |
|---|---|
| NAME | David Haber |
| GIVEN NAMES | David |
| FAMILY NAME | Haber |
| SIGNATURE | HABER D |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 28 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1953 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Jewish Aging
Religious beliefs and practices perform basic human functions as evidenced by the historical depth and contemporary breadth of their existence. These beliefs and practices are particularly important in late life as older adults cope with profound challenges and losses. This article focuses on Jewish aging as this denomination has strong support in scripture as well as demonstrable achievement in the community. It summarizes selected Jewish model …
What Do You Do When Your Parents Live Forever? A Practical Guide to Caring for the Elderly
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology Fisher Institute Ball State University Muncie, Ind
Curing Our Sick Health Care System
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University Muncie, Ind
Complementary Medicine in Clinical Practice
Fast Food Nation
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Food Politics
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Community Health Education and Promotion
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Boomers Really Can Put Old on Hold
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Aging, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Promoting Healthy Behavior
Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Wellness General of the United States
This article offers a creative approach to promote family and community health, beginning with the conversion of the office of Surgeon General of the United States into the Wellness General of the United States. The content ranges from federal initiatives to promote quality health research to individuals and families who will be the beneficiaries at medical clinics and community health programs. The proposal recommends changes to institutions and…
Health in Rural Settings
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Natural Remedies That Can Save Your Life
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas (Haber)
Impact of a Health Promotion Course on Inactive, Overweight, or Physically Limited Older Adults
This study examined the impact of a seven-week health promotion program on the health behaviors of 35 older adults who were inactive, overweight, or physically limited. Post-test self-reports, corroborated by family members or friends, revealed that older adults adopted new exercise behaviors in the short-run. Eight months later, however, most older adults were no longer exercising on a regular basis. The health promotion program was taught by 21…
Managing the Patient with Type II Diabetes
Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Sleeʼs Health Care Terms
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas, Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas
Change Your Life Now
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas, Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas
Leisure and Aging
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Preventing Violence in America
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
How To Live with a Mentally III Person
1Professor of Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas 2Program Support, Community Mental Health Services, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Community Nutrition
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Nursing, Health, and the Environment
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Community-Oriented Primary Care
Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) is a model for planning, implementing, and evaluating primary care, health promotion, and disease prevention in the community. The model involves defining the community, identifying the health problem, conducting an intervention, and evaluating the impact of the intervention. Attendees of a senior center, a high percentage of whom were low income and minority, had a health problem of passivity; they were unw…
Strategies to Promote the Health of Older People
Although the stages of change model holds the promise that health care professionals will be better prepared to provide the type of help the client needs in a particular stage of readiness, I argue that the readiness stages are not ready for widespread practice, particularly with older clients. In fact, these stages may unnecessarily limit the range of strategies that professionals may successfully apply to their clients. I propose that health ca…
Chronic Illness, Aging and Health Promotion
New Directions in Helping, Vol. 3
Political and Civil Rights in the United States
Political and Civil Rights in the United States
The Law of Water Allocation in the Eastern United States
New Directions in Helping, Vol. 3
Chronic Illness, Aging and Health Promotion
Community-Oriented Primary Care
Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) is a model for planning, implementing, and evaluating primary care, health promotion, and disease prevention in the community. The model involves defining the community, identifying the health problem, conducting an intervention, and evaluating the impact of the intervention. Attendees of a senior center, a high percentage of whom were low income and minority, had a health problem of passivity; they were unw…
Strategies to Promote the Health of Older People
Although the stages of change model holds the promise that health care professionals will be better prepared to provide the type of help the client needs in a particular stage of readiness, I argue that the readiness stages are not ready for widespread practice, particularly with older clients. In fact, these stages may unnecessarily limit the range of strategies that professionals may successfully apply to their clients. I propose that health ca…
Leisure and Aging
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Preventing Violence in America
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
How To Live with a Mentally III Person
1Professor of Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas 2Program Support, Community Mental Health Services, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Community Nutrition
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Nursing, Health, and the Environment
Professor Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Sleeʼs Health Care Terms
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas, Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas
Change Your Life Now
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas, Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas
Managing the Patient with Type II Diabetes
Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Gerontology University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Natural Remedies That Can Save Your Life
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galveston, Texas (Haber)
Impact of a Health Promotion Course on Inactive, Overweight, or Physically Limited Older Adults
This study examined the impact of a seven-week health promotion program on the health behaviors of 35 older adults who were inactive, overweight, or physically limited. Post-test self-reports, corroborated by family members or friends, revealed that older adults adopted new exercise behaviors in the short-run. Eight months later, however, most older adults were no longer exercising on a regular basis. The health promotion program was taught by 21…
Health in Rural Settings
Professor, Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences Galveston, Texas
Wellness General of the United States
This article offers a creative approach to promote family and community health, beginning with the conversion of the office of Surgeon General of the United States into the Wellness General of the United States. The content ranges from federal initiatives to promote quality health research to individuals and families who will be the beneficiaries at medical clinics and community health programs. The proposal recommends changes to institutions and…
Boomers Really Can Put Old on Hold
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Aging, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Promoting Healthy Behavior
Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Community Health Education and Promotion
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Fast Food Nation
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Food Politics
John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology, Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Complementary Medicine in Clinical Practice
Medicine (19 works) · Psychology (17 works) · Political science (12 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Health and Well-being Studies (8 works) · Public health (7 works) · Health promotion (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Health care (4 works)