Synopses & Reviews
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.
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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
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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
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... 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
Synopsis
With moves towards greater integration of health and social care services, there is a need for improved understanding of the importance and benefits of a person-centred, holistic approach to work in these fields. This accessible text, the product of a collaborative venture between older people's groups and academics, provides students, academics and practitioners across a wide range of health and social care professions with a guide to understanding the value of this approach.
Synopsis
In an ageing society, the health and well-being of older people has become a primary focus of concern for government, policy makers and practitioners. With moves towards greater integration of health and social care services, there is a need for improved understanding of the importance and benefits of a person-centred, holistic approach to work in these fields. This accessible text, the produce of a collaborative venture between older people's groups and academics, provides students, academics and practitioners across a wide range of health and social care professions, including, nursing, social work, social care and gerontology, with a guide to understanding the value of this approach.
Synopsis
A key text for nurses and social workers in the UK, as well as anyone working with older people, this book is crucial in helping to improve understanding of the importance and benefits of a person-centered, holistic approach to work in these fields. Presented in a highly accessible format, the book guides the reader through the value of this approach and offers models of best practice. Each chapter has helpful aids including key learning points, models for case studies, summaries, exercises and glossaries, and recommended further reading. The book 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, and sexuality.
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