Health, well-being and older people - Softcover

Reed, Jan; Stanley, David; Clarke, Charlotte

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186134421X ISBN 13: 9781861344212

Publisher: Policy Press, 2004

Synopsis

Health, well-being and older people:provides an overview of relevant research and service development literature;presents and discusses a range of issues that are important to the health of older people including attitudes and ageism, the body, the environment, family and community, sexuality and having fun;draws on material developed and, in some cases, written by older people themselves; integrates theory and empirical evidence with practice experience;offers models of best practice.Designed with the needs of students in mind, each chapter has helpful aids to understanding including:key learning pointssummaries and exercisesmodels for case studiesglossaries and recommended textsThroughout, readers are encouraged to think through the implications for students and staff on qualifying and post-qualifying programmes in nursing, social work, social care, social policy, gerontology and related courses. It is also recommended reading for practitioners who will want to engage with the ideas for best practice presented in the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Jan Reed, Centre for Care of Older People, Northumbria University, David Stanley, Centre for Care of Older People, Northumbria University and Charlotte Clarke, School of Health, Community and Education Studies, Northumbria University

Review:

The holistic view of ageing, health and social care advocated in this book is increasingly important given the interdisciplinarity of policy and practice in these fields. The book will have a wide appeal to academics and students as well as to those who work with older people. Judith Phillips, School of Social Relations, Keele University

This is what is clearly needed: a bridge between people's experiences and thoughts across the multiple divides of services, policy and life's practicalities and unforseen changes ... a highly readable text. Community Care

... should guide both academics and practitioners into ways of translating theory into more practical approaches to working with older people. This book is a very valuable read. Ageing & Society

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 186134421X
• ISBN 13: 9781861344212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208