Ebook Growing Older Quality Of Life In Old Age

Author : Catherine Hagan Hennessy,Alan Walker
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335228225

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EBOOK: Growing Older: Quality of Life in Old Age by Catherine Hagan Hennessy,Alan Walker Pdf

This volume introduces the work of the Economic and Social Reseach Council (ESRC) funded Growing Older Programme (1999-2004) and provides a showcase for the other volumes in the series. It focuses on ways in which quality of life can be extended for older people and offers short research-based summaries of key findings on a variety of core topics with a major emphasis on the views of older people themselves. Many of the leading names in social gerontology in the United Kingdom have contributed their findings, providing the most up-to-date and broad-ranging information available on quality of life in old age. Topics discussed include: ·Defining and measuring quality of life ·Inequalities in quality of life ·Technology and the built environment ·Healthy and active ageing ·Family and support networks ·Participation and grandparenthood Growing Older is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social gerontology, sociology and social policy. It is of interest to professionals working with older people, including social workers, gerontology nurses and community support workers. There are also important findings for policy-makers. Contributors: Sara Arber; Madhavi Bajekal; David Blane; John Bond; Ann Bowling; Jabeer Butt; Lynda Clarke; Joanne Cook; Kate Davidson; Murna Downs; Zahava Gabriel; Ini Grewal; Catherine Hagan Hennessey; Caroline Holland; Gill Hubbard; Leonie Kellaher; Charlotte MacDonald; Tony Maltby; Jo Moriarty; Joan Murphy; James Nazroo; Sheila M. Peace; Chris Phillipson; Ceridwen Roberts; Sasha Scambler; Thomas Scharf; Allison Smith; Susan Tester; Christina Victor; Alan Walker; Lorna Warren.

Author : Catherine Hennessy Hagan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0335233090

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Growing Older by Catherine Hennessy Hagan Pdf

Provides an introduction to the work of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded Growing Older Programme. This book focuses on ways in which quality of life can be extended for older people and offers short research-based summaries of findings on a variety of core topics with a major emphasis on the views of older people themselves.

Author : Alan Walker
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335228249

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EBOOK: Understanding Quality of Life in Old Age by Alan Walker Pdf

What constitutes quality of life for older people? How can quality of life be measured? How might policy makers improve quality of life for older people? This book considers key findings from the Growing Older research programme and presents them in a lively thematic format. It discusses essential topics such as environment, family, bereavement, identity, and social interaction and describes key concepts and measures. Using data drawn from a range of different research projects, the book illustrates considerable methodological diversity to capture a broad picture of quality of life. Key implications for future research on quality of life in older age are also proposed. The book is a companion volume to Growing Older: Quality of Life in Old Age edited by Alan Walker and Catherine Hagan Hennessy and is key reading on a range of undergraduate and Masters level courses including social gerontology, social work, sociology and social policy. Contributors: Sara Arber, John Baldock, Kate M. Bennett, David Blane, Ann Bowling, Elizabeth Breeze, Jabeer Butt, Lynda Clarke, Peter Coleman, Kate Davidson, Murna Downs, Maria Evandrou, Ken Gilhooly, Mary Gilhooly, Jane Gow, Jan Hadlow, Catherine Hagan Hennessy, Paul Higgs, Caroline Holland, Georgina M. Hughes, Martin Hyde, Leonie Kellaher, Mary Maynard, Kevin McKee, F. McKiernan, Christopher McKevitt, Marie Mills, Jo Moriarty, James Nazroo, Sheila Peace, Thomas Scharf, Philip T. Smith, Peter Speck, Susan Tester, Christina Victor, Alan Walker, Peter Warr, Lorna Warren, Dick Wiggins, Fiona Wilson.

Author : Alan Walker
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335228232

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EBOOK: Growing Older in Europe by Alan Walker Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive picture of quality of life in old age in five very different European Union countries. Based on systematic review of the evidence in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UIKL by leading national experts the volume constitutes a unique resource for anyone interested in ageing in Europe. As well as covering all the most important issues concerning quality in later life, including physical and mental health, the environments of ageing, employment and income, family and support networks and participation and social integration, each chapter follows a standard format to ensure maximum accessibility of the material presented and comparisons between the countries. A comparative framework is provided in the introductory chapter which also places the five countries in their broad European context. The research evidence contained in this volume has never been available previously in the one place and, therefore, it represents a unique contribution to the literature. The book is intended as a companion volume to the others in the Growing Older series providing the only comparative European perspective. This comparative analysis shows that many similar quality of later life issues are being faced by older people in different EU countries but that the policy and service contexts are quite different, as are the research traditions.

Author : Bond, John,Corner, Lynne
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335208722

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Quality Of Life And Older People by Bond, John,Corner, Lynne Pdf

Quality of life and older people reviews the way that older people talk about their quality of life and how this differs from the ways that younger people, researchers and scientists, policy makers and professionals discuss it. The book challenges the traditional approaches to the meaning and measurement of quality of life in older people by placing older people's accounts at the centre. It draws on a range of behavioural and social science knowledge to present a new way of thinking and understanding about quality of life and older people.

Author : Ann Bowling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120981712

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Ageing Well by Ann Bowling Pdf

What is quality of life? What is quality of life in older age?How can quality of life in older age be improved? This book explores concepts of quality of life in older age in the theoretical literature and presents the views of a national sample of people aged sixty- five years or older. It offers a broad overview of the quality of life experienced by older people in Britain using a number of wide ranging indicators, including: health hobbies and interests; home and neighbourhood; income independence; psychological wellbeing; and social and family relationships. The result is a fascinating book enlivened by rich data - both quantitative and qualitative - drawn from detailed surveys and interviews with almost a thousand older people. Ageing Well is key reading for students, academics, practitioners and policy makers who are concerned with the research and practice that will help to improve quality of life for older people.

Author : Thomas Boggatz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030299903

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Quality of Life and Person-Centered Care for Older People by Thomas Boggatz Pdf

This book explores the meaning of quality of life in care for older persons and introduces the reader to their main concerns when receiving care. Based on qualitative research, it pays particular attention to the needs and requirements of older people, considering their individual family situations, social circumstances, values and lifestyles. Person-centred care is a way of providing nursing care that puts older people and their families at the core of all decisions, seeing each person as an individual, and working together to develop appropriate solutions. Following an introduction to the concept of quality of life in old age, the book reviews essential findings from worldwide research into the experiences of older people with regard to nursing care and the impact of these experiences on their quality of life. It investigates health promotion, care provided in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and palliative care. Each chapter includes a brief introduction to the respective field of nursing care and the problems it has to deal with, concluding with a discussion of their implications for nursing practice in the respective field of care. In closing, the evidence from qualitative research is discussed in relation to current gerontological theories.

Author : Christina Victor,Sasha Scambler,John Bond
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335237715

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EBOOK: The Social World of Older People: Understanding Loneliness and Social Isolation in Later Life by Christina Victor,Sasha Scambler,John Bond Pdf

"A timely and welcome contribution to the research on loneliness and kindred phenomena." Lars Andersson, International Journal of Ageing and Later Life, 2010. Developments to the physical environment, scientific and technological innovation, the reorganisation of work and leisure and the impact of globalization and global capitalism have all influenced the nature of the world in which we now live. Social engagement and relationships, however, remain important at any age and their quality is a key element contributing to the quality of life of older people. This book provides a detailed account of loneliness and social isolation as experienced by older people living in Britain. The authors consider the incidence and effects of isolation and loneliness, identifying the factors which lead to such experiences and considering potential interventions. They also argue that these feelings are experienced at all stages of the life course and not unique to the social world of older people. Victor, Scambler and Bond rationalise that this is an important area, as both loneliness and social isolation are negatively associated with both quality and quantity of life - whilst the maintenance of social relationships is seen as a key component of 'successful ageing'. The Social World of Older People is important reading for students of social work, gerontology, community care and social policy as well as being of interest to policy makers and practitioners in these fields.

Author : Mima Cattan
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335239306

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EBOOK: Mental Health And Well Being In Later Life by Mima Cattan Pdf

"This book's main contribution … is to say to us all there is no single solution, no magic bullet, no instant cure, for the discomforts and illnesses of older age, and that not all ageing is comfortable. But it also tells us that it is in our control to do something about much of this, that older people's mental well-being could be vastly improved, and that public policy, and private attitudes, need to change. I hope that it is as influential as it deserves to be." Taken from the foreword by Baroness Julia Neuberger, Former Chief Executive of the King's Fund and author of ‘Not Dead Yet’ Mental health issues amongst older adults are becoming ever more prevalent. This fascinating book looks broadly at the mental health and well being issues that affect adults in later life. Taking a holistic approach to mental health and mental health promotion, the book explores the debates around what is meant by mental health and mental illness and the wider social determinants of mental health. All chapters have a common thread running through them – each of which was identified as being a key theme for mental health and well-being by adults in later life. Among them are issues relating to: Gender Ethnicity Societal diversity Poverty Class Cultural differences A range of examples from the UK and other countries, along with insights gained from older people’s own perspectives, are used to emphasise the evidence base for effective interventions to promote mental health. Case studies, vignettes and quotes demonstrate how social theory and principles of health promotion can be effectively applied to improve practice. Mental Health and Well Being in Later Life is key reading for those working or intending to work in public health, health promotion and health and social care professions, especially those who work with older people.

Author : Alan Walker,Catherine Hagan Hennessy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Older people
ISBN : OCLC:56661119

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Quality of Life in Old Age by Alan Walker,Catherine Hagan Hennessy Pdf

Author : Sheila Peace,Leonie Kellaher,Caroline Holland
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335227419

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EBOOK: Environment and Identity in Later Life by Sheila Peace,Leonie Kellaher,Caroline Holland Pdf

Throughout life, our everyday interactions with material, social, and psychological environments influence our self identity: and ‘who we think we are’ influences how we behave in particular places. In later life, people bring to this relationship a lifetime’s experience that makes certain associations more or less important. This book explores the relationship between environment and identity for older people. In this detailed ethnographic study, older people talk in depth about their situations and experiences of space and place. The book examines the experience of men and women of different ages and cultures living in a range of different kinds of places, including ‘ordinary’ and ‘special’ housing - from a high-rise flat to a residential care home - in semi-rural, urban and metropolitan locations within the Midlands and south-east England. This research enables us to appreciate how older people manage their needs within the context of their whole lives. Many are able to achieve a ‘life of quality’ as they constantly engage and re-engage with their environment. The discussion of how environmental complexity influences people in developing and maintaining their own identity is essential for those involved in planning, designing, caring and supporting people as they age. Environment and Identity in Later Life is key reading for students, practitioners and policy makers interested in quality of life for older people.

Author : Haleh Afshar,Myfanwy Franks,Mary Ann Maynard,Sharon Wray
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335235452

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EBOOK: Women in Later Life: Exploring Race and Ethnicity by Haleh Afshar,Myfanwy Franks,Mary Ann Maynard,Sharon Wray Pdf

"The authors argue that much of the research into later life has neglected ethnic and cultural variation. Their aim is to help us to understand what is important in older women's lives across a range of ethnic groups. They have certainly achieved this in what is a readable and detailed analysis of their findings. Highly recommended." Nursing Standard "…the first book to comprehensively examine the lives of older women from ethnic minorities in the UK as well as non-migrant White women. The authors draw on extensive qualitative research to provide novel ways of looking at the priorities and concerns of older women, providing insights into what enhances their quality of life. Mary Maynard and colleagues have written an outstanding book... Women in Later Life will be essential reading for students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses on gender, ethnicity and later life." Sara Arber, University of Surrey "…what is it like to be an older person and, particularly, an older woman? This carefully crafted and wide-ranging book seeks to answer this question…The book reminds us that age is a social construct, one which profoundly disadvantages women. For minority ethnic women, where this book makes an important contribution to a largely unexplored territory, the situation is even more dire. The authors have opened up a huge area of policy, demonstrating, despite the rhetoric of government, how badly we treat our elders." Professor Gary Craig, University of Hull Britain, along with other Western and industrialized countries, has an ageing population. We already live in one of the demographically oldest societies to have ever existed and the population is going to get older. By 2020 it is estimated that one third of the population will be aged over 50. Furthermore, older women outnumber older men, since men tend to die at a younger age than women. In the academic mainstream relatively little is known about older women from minority ethnic communities. This groundbreaking book is based on interviews and focus groups with women of different backgrounds and ethnicities whose lives illustrate the strength of character and optimism that have often enabled them to live through hard times but who, in general, view later life positively. In seeking to understand the relationships between age, gender and ethnicity, the authors focus on a number of key themes including: Family and networks Health and well being Religion, faith and spirituality Income, pensions and housing The meaning of identity and life course events Death and dying Women in Later Life will be key reading for students and practitioners with an interest in gender and/or issues surrounding later life.

Author : David Prendergast,Chiara Garattini
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785335013

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Aging and the Digital Life Course by David Prendergast,Chiara Garattini Pdf

Across the life course, new forms of community, ways of keeping in contact, and practices for engaging in work, healthcare, retail, learning and leisure are evolving rapidly. This book examines how developments in smart phones, the Internet, cloud computing, and online social networking are redefining experiences and expectations around growing older in the twenty-first century. Drawing on contributions from leading commentators and researchers across the world, this book explores key themes such as caregiving, the use of social media, robotics, chronic disease and dementia management, gaming, migration, and data inheritance, to name a few.

Author : Anthony Chiva,Jill Manthorpe
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335236701

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EBOOK: Older Workers in Europe by Anthony Chiva,Jill Manthorpe Pdf

This fascinating book brings together an extraordinarily diverse collection of insights, from a wide range of experts. A broad overview is created by the foreword, from Jumbo Klercq. This sets the scene for the subsequent chapters which examine more specific approaches and ways of tackling age diversity and ageing in the workplace. A key contribution, by Sarah Harper, analyses the research and evidence on factors which impact on older workers. This is complemented by an exploration of older workers’ attitudes to work based on primary research undertaken by Stephen McNair and Mat Flynn. Chiva and Manthorpe also include examples of innovative practice in working with individuals, employers and intermediaries and feature contributions from researchers in the UK, France, Poland, Spain and Norway. Older Workers in Europe is ideal for students of gerontology, social policy, sociology and human resource management. It will also be of interest to policy makers and professionals working in the fields of employment and guidance, policy, economics, labour force development and research.

Author : Vineeta Prasad
Publisher : Self Care
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9798215130391

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Age with Grace by Vineeta Prasad Pdf

Age with Grace: A Guide to Self-Help Strategies for Maintaining Health, Independence, and Quality of Life in Your Golden Years is a comprehensive book that offers practical and effective advice on how to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life as you age. Growing older can bring many challenges, such as declining physical health, social isolation, and emotional distress. However, it's important to recognize that aging is a natural process that can also be a time of new opportunities, growth, and wisdom. This book is designed to empower seniors with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health, independence, and overall well-being. It covers a wide range of topics, including healthy lifestyle habits, mental and emotional health, social connections, and elderly care. Age with Grace is written in a clear and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to all readers. It includes self-help strategies that are based on scientific evidence, as well as real-life examples of seniors who have successfully implemented these strategies to enhance their quality of life. Whether you are a senior yourself or a caregiver, this book is an invaluable resource that can help you age with dignity and grace.