Care of the elderly Books
John Wiley & Sons Inc Valuing Older People
Book SynopsisThis book examines the growing importance of positive psychologyand its connection to later life. Applies Social Role Valorisation (SVR) principles to care of older people,particularly thosewith seriously disabling conditions such as dementia, stroke, and multiple health problems Provides a comprehensive body of positive principles and practical approaches for those whocare for older people Examines the impact of the devaluation of older people's lives in the context of societies dependenton technology Demonstrateshow more age-inclusive societies and open awareness of later-life issues are fundamental to strong communities, as well as to personal happiness and resilience Trade Review"In general, Valuing Older People fulfills its promise to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing older people while simultaneously providing a new paradigm approach that both addresses the prejudice against this population as well as focuses on better understanding the whole person. This book will appeal to clinicians and caregivers who are interested in working with this population. Researchers may also find value in this book as a means of exploring possible areas of study." (PsycCRITIQUES, February 2011) Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures vii About the Author and Book ix 1 The Psychology and Ecology of Ageing 1 2 Preventive Psychology in Later Life 17 3 Assessment in the New Paradigm 47 4 New Paradigm Principles for Intervention 59 5 Older People with Cognitive Disabilities 87 6 New Paradigm Principles of Service Design 135 7 Psychological Therapies with Older People 155 References 189 Index 199
£89.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Language Society and the Elderly
Book SynopsisLanguage, Society and the Elderly is the first concerted attempt to give a social account of language and interaction in later life. The book gives a detailed critique of the cognitive bias of existing studies of elderly people''s language. In its place, the authors propose a socially-based approach which explains how older people''s life circumstances, concerns, goals and beliefs influence their styles of interaction. But social stereotypes of old age and a generally ageist social climate limit the roles available to elderly people. In detailed analyses of talk between elderly people and younger adults, the authors show how age and health identifies are negotiated. They look particularly at sequences of troubles-telling and moments of painful self-disclosure by elderly people, examining how even supportive talk to the elderly can threaten identity and reinforce social divisions. Language, Society and the Elderly opens up an entirely new field for sociolinguistics. It also showsTable of ContentsLanguage and later life - incipient literatures; discourse, accommodation and intergenerational relations; formulating age - discursive dimensions of age-identity; "my life in your hands" - processes of intergenerational self-disclosure; troubles-telling, facework and age-identity; telling age in later life - a strategic analysis; intergenerational talk - consonance or conflict?; sociolingiuistics and gerontology - applied concerns.
£38.90
Harvard University Press A New Deal for Old Age
Book SynopsisChanges in longevity, marriage, and the workplace have undermined Social Security, making the experience of old age increasingly unequal. Anne Alstott’s pragmatic, progressive revision would permit all Americans to retire between 62 and 76 but would provide generous early retirement benefits for workers with low wages or physically demanding jobs.Trade ReviewThis book reinforces Alstott’s stellar reputation in the legal academy and makes a significant contribution to one of the most important public policy debates of our era. Essential reading. -- Rob Reich, Stanford UniversityAn innovative and well-thought-out approach to the challenge of creating an affordable and sensible Social Security system for the foreseeable future. -- Daniel Halperin, Harvard Law SchoolWhat makes [Alstott’s] book so important is that it addresses the reality that Americans in the aggregate are living longer, healthier lives than in the past…Alstott’s proposal is a clever way of redirecting Social Security benefits toward the disadvantaged without explicitly using means-testing to accomplish that goal…Alstott’s rich sets of proposals are part of an important, emerging conversation on the need to adjust America’s social safety net for the modern labor market, the modern family, and a modern aging population. -- Chris Farrell * Next Avenue *
£32.36
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Social Work with Older People
Book SynopsisThis is the second book in the Social Work in Theory and Practice series that began with Roger Smith's 'Social Work with Young People' in Sept 08.Trade Review"A logical and informative guide…This book will assist anyone wishing to begin, or those who already have experience of, supporting older people." Community Care "Designed as a guide to social work practice with older people in various settings, the book has a strong practical emphasis but also examines theoretical perspectives, with insights from sociology and psychology integrated throughout. It also discusses policy guidelines and organizational standards." Booknews "This is a convincing and well-written text exploring complex ideas in a coherent and logical way, without simplification. The use of case studies and the linking of theory to research at every stage provides valuable contexts for the application of diverse ideas and constructs. I would certainly use this book as a key text in the study of social work with older adults, and it is a welcome addition to the development of theoretical understanding more broadly." Jane Heyes, University of Central Lancashire "This book provides a comprehensive and thorough coverage of the topic. The emphasis on human rights provides a useful and necessary framework on which all practice and interventions with older people should be based. The summaries, key lessons and further reading will be invaluable to students and practitioners alike." Bridget Penhale, University of Sheffield "Eminently accessible in terms of structure, style and content, the book addresses core areas, such as assessment and care planning, but also engages in more original discussion of work with older people within family and community contexts. Above all, it conveys the important message that social work with older people is a highly skilled, challenging and rewarding area of practice." Denise Tanner, University of BirminghamTable of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1: The Demographic and Theoretical Framework. Chapter 2: The History of Service Development for Older People. Chapter 3: Functions of Social Work. Chapter 4: Assessment in Social Work. Chapter 5: Care Planning. Chapter 6: Monitoring and Review. Chapter 7: Working with Individuals. Chapter 8: Working with Families and Groups. Chapter 9: Working with Communities. References.
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Social Work with Older People
Book SynopsisThis is the second book in the Social Work in Theory and Practice series that began with Roger Smith's 'Social Work with Young People' in Sept 08.Trade Review"A logical and informative guide…This book will assist anyone wishing to begin, or those who already have experience of, supporting older people." Community Care "Designed as a guide to social work practice with older people in various settings, the book has a strong practical emphasis but also examines theoretical perspectives, with insights from sociology and psychology integrated throughout. It also discusses policy guidelines and organizational standards." Booknews "This is a convincing and well-written text exploring complex ideas in a coherent and logical way, without simplification. The use of case studies and the linking of theory to research at every stage provides valuable contexts for the application of diverse ideas and constructs. I would certainly use this book as a key text in the study of social work with older adults, and it is a welcome addition to the development of theoretical understanding more broadly." Jane Heyes, University of Central Lancashire "This book provides a comprehensive and thorough coverage of the topic. The emphasis on human rights provides a useful and necessary framework on which all practice and interventions with older people should be based. The summaries, key lessons and further reading will be invaluable to students and practitioners alike." Bridget Penhale, University of Sheffield "Eminently accessible in terms of structure, style and content, the book addresses core areas, such as assessment and care planning, but also engages in more original discussion of work with older people within family and community contexts. Above all, it conveys the important message that social work with older people is a highly skilled, challenging and rewarding area of practice." Denise Tanner, University of BirminghamTable of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1: The Demographic and Theoretical Framework. Chapter 2: The History of Service Development for Older People. Chapter 3: Functions of Social Work. Chapter 4: Assessment in Social Work. Chapter 5: Care Planning. Chapter 6: Monitoring and Review. Chapter 7: Working with Individuals. Chapter 8: Working with Families and Groups. Chapter 9: Working with Communities. References.
£21.84
John Wiley & Sons Inc Eldercare For Dummies
Book SynopsisDelivers the nuts and bolts information caregivers need, whether the senior they're responsible for lives with them, lives alone in his or her own home, or resides in a long term care facility. This book explains how to help elders stay active and engaged in the face of emotional setbacks, mental difficulties, and physical changes.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Entering the World of Caregiving. Chapter 1: Eldercare Basics. Chapter 2: The Elderly Are Like Vintage Computers. Chapter 3: Old Age Is a Family Affair: Deciding Who, What, Where, and When. Chapter 4: Where to Turn When Your Elder Needs a New Home. Part II: Mastering Everyday Challenges. Chapter 5: Sleeping Well Means Doing Well. Chapter 6: Helping Finicky Eaters. Chapter 7: Helping Elderly People Be All That They Can Be. Chapter 8: Sharing the Caring. Chapter 9: Growing Closer and Dearer: Improving Relationships. Part III: Keeping Elderly Folks Safe and Sound. Chapter 10: Living Well with Chronic Medical Conditions. Chapter 11: Just Say “Yes” to Health-Giving Drugs. Chapter 12: Protective Doohickeys and Thingamajigs. Chapter 13: Dealing with Leaky Plumbing and Other Incontinence Problems. Chapter 14: Getting Out and About. Part IV: The Blues, the “Good Old Days,” and Other Senior Moments. Chapter 15: When the Clouds Roll In: Dealing with Depression. Chapter 16: Managing Anxiety. Chapter 17: All About Alzheimer’s Disease. Chapter 18: Managing the Distressing Behavior and Emotions of Confused Elderly. Part V: Making the Final Years Golden. Chapter 19: When “The Apple of Your Eye” Needs a Peer. Chapter 20: Keeping Your Elder at the Helm. Chapter 21: Keeping the Bill Collector from the Door. Chapter 22: Helping Spiritual and Religious Elderly “Keep the Faith”. Chapter 23: Ensuring a Good Death. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 24: Ten Tests to Help You Assess a Nursing Home. Chapter 25: Ten Ways (More or Less) That Elders Hide Their Feelings. Index.
£12.56
Johns Hopkins University Press Doing Things A Guide to Programing Activities for
Book SynopsisThroughout, Zgola's emphasis is on treating persons who have Alzheimer's disease with empathy, courtesy, and dignity.Trade ReviewA valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients. Educational Gerontology This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity. Health Progress This material provides useful suggestions for the Alzheimer's patient at home. Zgola's program would work best in the community setting where the patient with a disease of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) is transported to a center or health care facility. Doing Things provides step-by-step alternatives to a dull vegetative existence, and should be particularly helpful to the primary care provider who desperately needs a 'day off.'. Summer The book's greatest strength is that it serves as a source of dozens of ideas for meaningful activities for persons with dementing illness... This book should be required reading for the adult day-care staff with an interest in dementia. But this reviewer hopes the book will find a wider audience. Patient educators and counselors will find this a valuable reference and teaching guide; the book will be especially helpful to those counselors who work with families caring for persons with dementing illness. Families living with the day-to-day stress of caregiving will find hope in the book's optimism and viewed that we can strive to bring out the best in persons with dementia. Patient Education and CounselingTable of ContentsForewordPreface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A Program Specifically for Persons with Alzheimer's DiseasePart I: The Neurobehavioral Aspects of Alzheimer's DiseaseChapter 1. MemoryChapter 2. LanguageChapter 3. PerceptionChapter 4. The Organization of MovementChapter 5. Abstract ThoughtChapter 6. AttentionChapter 7. JudgmentPart II: EvaluationChapter 8. Medical ExaminationChapter 9. Neuropsychological TestingChapter 10. Psychiatric ReviewChapter 11. Functional EvaluationChapter 12. Social HistoryChapter 13. EnvironmentChapter 14. Ongoing EvaluationPart III: Programing to the Clients' StrengthsChapter 15. Habitual SkillsChapter 16. Primary Motor FunctionChapter 17. Primary Sensory FunctionChapter 18. EmotionsChapter 19. Remote MemoryChapter 20. PerseverationPart IV: Programing for the Clients' NeedsChapter 21. A Hierarchy of NeedsChapter 22. The Need for SecurityChapter 23.Psychosocial NeedsPart V: Designing a ProgramChapter 24. The Physical EnvironmentChapter 25. Selecting Meaningful ActivitiesChapter 26. Grading ActivitiesChapter 27. Analyzing ActivitiesChapter 28. Schedule and RoutineChapter 29. StaffingChapter 30. A Schedule of Daily ActivitiesPart VI: ActivitiesChapter 31. ExerciseChapter 32. Other Gross Motor ActivitiesChapter 33. Grooming and HygieneChapter 34. Times for SocializingChapter 35. Housekeeping and Meal PreparationChapter 36. CraftsChapter 37. WoodworkChapter 38. Work-oriented ActivitiesChapter 39. Special Events and OutingsChapter 40. List of ActivitiesPart VII: The Presentation of ActivitiesChapter 41. Organizing the ActivityChapter 42. Initiating the Activity Chapter 43. Guiding Clients Through an ActivityChapter 44. Coping with Problems or FailureChapter 45. Providing Positive ReinforcementPart VIII: Clients' Reactions to the ProgramChapter 46. Introducing the ProgramChapter 47. Helping Clients Leave HomeChapter 48. Dealing with Client's Negative Reactions Chapter 49. Providing Support for CaregiversChapter 50. A Case HistoryPart IX: MobilityChapter 51. WalkingChapter 52. Rising From a ChairChapter 53. Seating a Client in a Chair or on the ToiletConclusionAppendixesNotes GlossaryAnnotated BibliographyIndex
£20.42
Edward Elgar Publishing The Labour Crisis in Longterm Care
Book Synopsis
£85.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Housing Design for an Increasingly Older
Book SynopsisLonger lifespans and the needs of the oldest old are challenging the senior living industry to find bold and compassionate solutions to combine programs and services with housing. Victor Regnier''s latest research provides a thoughtful and insightful roadmap that arrays new ways of thinking from small-scale settings to community based options. International case studies offer possible solutions with the best thinking from around the globeall with Vic''s unique perspective of extracting themes and concepts that are broadly applicable and essential to addressing the needs of those that live on life''s fragile edge. David Hoglund, FAIA Supporting the independence of the oldest-old is a tough problem Victor Regnier addresses in his latest book on aging and housing. Like previous work, Victor relies on the best practices of northern Europeans to outline a three-prong approach. First, providing extremely comprehensive home care services in an apartment for life setting. Second, refTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xix Foreword xxiii About the Companion Website xxxiii 1 What Do Older People Want? 1 What Possibilities Would Frail Older People Prefer in a Housing Solution? 1 How We Age Is Often Unpredictable 1 Strategy One: Stay in the House and See What Happens 2 Strategy Two: Plan the Move and Explore Other Scenarios 5 What Aspects of Housing and Services Best Serve the Older Frail? 9 Endnotes 10 2 What Are the Major Aging Changes that Affect Independence? 13 Changes in Sensory Modalities 13 Chronic Conditions and Disability that Limit Independence 17 Will Chronic Disease Continue to Decrease? 18 Endnotes 22 3 Demographics and Living Arrangements 25 Mortality and Fertility on the World Stage 25 Longevity Is a Primary Driver of Aging Population Growth 26 World Population Growth: 65+, 85+, 100+ 26 China Is the Most Rapidly Aging Country in the World 27 European Aging Experience: Been There, Done That 28 The Triple Whammy of the Aging of Japan: Longevity, Low Fertility, and Low In-migration 29 What About the Growth Rate of the 65+ and 85+ Population in the US? 29 The Centenarians and Near Centenarians: 100- and 90-Year-Olds in the US 31 Impacts of Demographic Growth 31 What Other Demographic Issues Will Affect the Future? 33 Endnotes 34 4 How Is Long-Term Care Defined? What Are the Choices? 37 What Are the Major LTC Alternatives? 37 Nursing Home Facts and Figures 38 What Are the Problems of Traditional Nursing Homes? 38 Will Green House© and Small House Models Replace Traditional Nursing Homes? 41 What Attributes Should We Strive to Include in New Nursing Homes? 42 How Do Assisted Living (AL) and Residential Care Settings Differ? 43 Assisted Living, Problem One: Care for More Dependent Residents 44 Assisted Living, Problem Two: Cost of Care and Lack of Reimbursement 44 How Do Assisted Living Residents Differ from Nursing Home Residents? 45 What Can We Learn from Hospice Models? 45 Home Care Through Family Members and Formal Sources 47 Reformulating Home Care to Work at the Margin of Need 48 Endnotes 50 5 Concepts and Objectives for Housing the Frail 53 First-Order Concepts 53 Second-Order Concepts 53 Environmental Docility Hypothesis 54 Endnotes 55 6 20 Design Ideas and Concepts that Can Make a Difference 57 The Neighborhood, Site Issues, and Outdoor Space 57 ONE: Defining a Good Accessible Site 57 TWO: Orientation to the Outdoors and the Natural World 58 THREE: Courtyards for Density, Views, and Social Exchange 60 FOUR: Interstitial Spaces on the Building’s Edge 60 FIVE: Atriums for Social Interaction and Exercise 62 Refining Design Attributes and Considerations 64 SIX: Making the Building Approachable, Friendly, and Noninstitutional 64 SEVEN: Create a Building that Is Accommodating and Adaptable 65 EIGHT: The Building Design Should Encourage Walking 66 NINE: Invite Natural Light 68 TEN: Embrace the Open Plan 69 ELEVEN: The Impact of Interior Design on the Senses 70 TWELVE: Special Considerations for Designing for Dementia 72 Stimulating Social Interaction 74 THIRTEEN: Places that Welcome Family and Friends 74 FOURTEEN: The 100% Corner or Community Table 76 FIFTEEN: Places for Unobtrusive Observation and Previewing 78 SIXTEEN: The Retreat 80 SEVENTEEN: The Primary Path 81 EIGHTEEN: Triangulation 82 Planning the Dwelling Unit 83 NINETEEN: Personalization that Makes the Unit Your Own 83 TWENTY: Dwelling Unit Design 85 Endnotes 88 7 12 Caregiving and Management Practices that Avoid an Institutional Lifestyle 91 Effective Caregiving Strategies 91 ONE: Accommodating Independence Through a Home Care Model 91 TWO: Primary, Secondary, and Designated Caregivers and the Computer 93 THREE: Activity of Daily Living (ADL) Therapy 94 FOUR: Maintain a Commitment to Serve the Surrounding Neighborhood 97 Full Participation in the Life of the Place 99 FIVE: Use It or Lose It 99 SIX: Commitment to Physical Therapy and Exercise 100 SEVEN: Clubs, Entertainment, and Purposeful Activity 101 EIGHT: The Dining Experience and Nutrition 101 Creating Affect and Joy 104 NINE: Encouraging Cheerfulness and Positive Affect 104 TEN: Avoid an Institutional Lifestyle 106 ELEVEN: Plants, Pets, Kids, and the Creative Arts 107 TWELVE: Treating the Staff with Respect and Dignity 109 Endnotes 110 8 21 Building Case Studies 111 European History of Home-care Serviced Buildings 111 Service House Model Emerges 112 AFLs, Humanitas Style 113 The Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life Plan Community (LPC): A US Invention 118 CS ONE: Humanitas Bergweg, Rotterdam, the Netherlands 120 CS TWO: Rundgraafpark, Veldhoven, the Netherlands 125 CS THREE: La Valance, Maastricht, the Netherlands 129 CS FOUR: Neptuna, Malmö, Sweden 134 CS FIVE: De Plussenburgh, Rotterdam, the Netherlands 138 CS SIX: De Kristal (Crystal), Rotterdam, the Netherlands 144 CS SEVEN: Woodlands Condo for Life Prototype, Woodlands, Texas 146 CS EIGHT: NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, Massachusetts 151 Small Group Living Cluster Case Studies 157 CS NINE: Mount San Antonio Gardens Green House©, Claremont, California 161 CS TEN: Leonard Florence Center for Living, Chelsea, Massachusetts 165 CS ELEVEN: The New Jewish Lifecare Manhattan Living Center, Manhattan, New York 170 CS TWELVE: Hogeweyk Dementia Village, Weesp, the Netherlands 175 CS THIRTEEN: Ærtebjerghaven, Odense, Denmark 184 CS FOURTEEN: Herluf Trolle, Odense, Denmark 190 Smaller-scale Assisted Living Buildings (25 to 40 Units) and Other Options 195 CS FIFTEEN: Vigs Ängar Assisted Living, Köpingebro, Sweden 195 CS SIXTEEN: Ulrika Eleonora Service House, Louviisa, Finland 201 CS SEVENTEEN: Irismarken Nursing Center, Virum, Denmark 205 CS EIGHTEEN: Sunrise of Beverly Hills Dementia Cluster, Beverly Hills, California 210 CS NINETEEN: Egebakken Co-Housing, Nobedo, Denmark 214 CS TWENTY: Willson Hospice, Albany, Georgia 219 CS TWENTY-ONE: Musholm Bugt Feriecenter, Korsør, Denmark 223 Endnotes 227 9 Programs that Encourage Staying at Home with Service Assistance 229 One: Home Modification Programs 229 Two: Danish Home Care System 232 Three: PACE (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) 235 Four: Home– and Community–Based Care: The 1915c and 1115 Waiver Programs and Long-term Care Insurance 238 Five: Beacon Hill Village (BHV) 240 Six: Age-Friendly Cities 243 Seven: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) 245 Eight: GenSmart House and Next Gen House 247 Nine: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC’s) 249 Endnotes 251 10 Therapeutic Use of Outdoor Spaces and Plant Materials 253 How Does the Landscape Make a Difference? 253 Biophilia 253 Physical Health Benefits 254 Mental Health Benefits 255 Design Considerations for Gardens and Outdoor Spaces 256 Dementia Gardens 260 European Atrium Buildings 261 Endnotes 265 11 How Will Technology Help People Stay Independent and Avoid Institutionalization? 267 Transportation Is a Major Barrier Today 267 Internet Service Utilization 268 Home-Delivered Services 269 Driverless Cars 271 Social Robots 271 Functional Electro-mechanical Robots 273 Transfer and Lifting Devices 274 Exoskeletons 275 Protective Clothing 276 Scooters (Personal Operating Vehicles) and Mobility Aides 276 Virtual Reality 277 Replaceable Body Parts 278 DNA-based Medicines and Therapies 278 Endnotes 279 12 Primary Themes, Takeaways, and Conclusions 281 The US and the World Will Experience a Much Older Population 281 Home Care Models and Integrated Health Care Models Are Needed 281 Assisted Living (AL) Is a Viable Alternative but Comes with Restrictions in the US 282 The Apartment for Life (AFL) Model Provides Personal and Medical Care in Independent Housing 282 Small Group Housing Clusters for the Extremely Mentally and Physically Frail Is Likely to Continue, Even with Other Options Available 283 Most Existing US Nursing Homes Are of Poor Quality and Need to Be Phased Out or Upgraded 283 How Can We Help Those with Dementia Live a More Satisfying and Meaningful Life? 284 Baby Boomers Have High Expectations for Quality Long-term Care Services but Lack the Means to Purchase Them 285 Supporting Friendships and Increasing Affect Make Places to Live Happier 285 How Will Advances in Technology Make a Difference? 286 An Emphasis on Exercise and Connections to Outdoor Spaces 286 More Comprehensive Approaches at the City and Neighborhood Scale 287 Conclusions 287 Index 289
£64.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Ethics of Caring for Older People
Book SynopsisThis book is the British Medical Association's statement on the ethics related to care of the elderly, written and reviewed by a panel of renowned medical ethicists. As such it is an authoritative and considered reference, written in an accessible, non jargon so as to be useful for anyone charged with looking after the elderly. The book includes useful case examples so that it can be used by a range of health professionals and carers who need to know the law and ethics of looking after older people. The authors focus on practical issues such as helping older people stick to their treatment regimes, the sort of information they should be given to give valid consent, and their rights to confidentiality, as well as discussion about where they want to end their lives when it comes to that point.Trade Review?This is beautifully written and edited in the precise, elegant, and economical style that characterizes the best of British medical writing. Clear examples help make it easy to understand.? (Doody?s, 2009)Table of ContentsExecutive summary. 1 Introduction. 2 Importance of communication and barriers to it. 3 Ethical issues regarding consent and refusal. 4 Legal issues regarding consent and refusal. 5 Privacy and confidentiality. 6 Consent in relation to use of restraint and other protective measures. 7 Helping people make decisions in advance. 8 Care at the end of life and preparing for a good death. Index
£28.45
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dignity in Care for Older People
Book SynopsisHighlights the importance of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts International in focus, it provides a contemporary discussion of the care of older people Of use to qualified nurses and social care practitioners working with older people, as well as those on ethics and gerontology courses.Table of ContentsPreface viii Contributors x An Outline of the Book xii Preamble: the Case of David and Rebecca xviii Part I Theoretical and Conceptual Considerations 1 1. Health, Autonomy and Quality of Life: Some Basic Concepts in the Theory of Health Care and the Care of Older People 3 Lennart Nordenfelt Introduction 3 1.1 Health 3 1.2 Quality of life 8 1.3 Autonomy 18 1.4 Integrity 23 1.5 Final remarks on the basic values 24 References 24 2. The Concept of Dignity 26 Lennart Nordenfelt Introduction 26 2.1 The definition of dignity 27 2.2 Dignity: towards an analysis 30 2.3 Relationships between the notions of dignity 40 2.4 Further explorations on dignity. A commentary on some other authors 42 2.5 Dignity and older people 46 References 52 3. Being Body: The Dignity of Human Embodiment 54 Jennifer Bullington Introduction 54 3.1 The objective body and the lived body 56 3.2 The dignity of the human body 64 3.3 Implications for health care 74 References 75 Part II Dignity and Older People: Some Empirical Findings 77 4. Dignity and Dementia: An Analysis of Dignity of Identity and Dignity Work in a Small Residential Home 79 Magnus Öhlander Introduction 79 4.1 Living together in a residential home 81 4.2 The homelike nature of the residential home 84 4.3 Activities and routines 87 4.4 Identity 89 4.5 Home, sweet home 91 4.6 Dignity, normality and culture 93 4.7 Summary and concluding remarks on dignity work, normality and power 94 References 97 5. Dignity and Older Spouses with Dementia 99 Ingrid Hellström Introduction 99 5.1 Dignity in spousal relationships 105 5.2 Conclusions 115 Acknowledgements 116 References 116 6. Caring for Older People: Why Dignity Matters – the European Experience 119 Win Tadd and Michael Calnan Introduction 119 6.1 The Dignity and Older Europeans study 121 6.2 Findings 126 6.3 Discussion 138 6.4 Conclusion 142 Acknowledgements 142 References 142 7. A Dignified Death and Identity-Promoting Care 146 Britt-Marie Ternestedt Introduction 146 7.1 A dignified or good death 148 7.2 Being allowed to be the person one is and to decide for oneself 149 7.3 Death as a religious, medical and private event 151 7.4 Extended identity close to death 155 7.5 Threats to identity close to death 157 7.6 Identity-promoting care 159 7.7 Conclusion and reflections 164 References 165 8. Dignity and the Dead 168 Göran Lantz Introduction 168 8.1 The view of the dead person 168 8.2 The dead as persons 172 8.3 Change and continuity 173 8.4 The necessary psychological change 174 8.5 Brain death as a special category 175 8.6 Fear of the dead person 175 8.7 The rights of the dead 177 8.8 Who owns the dead? 181 8.9 Religious aspects 181 8.10 The dignity of the dead 186 References 188 9. Dignity as an Object of Empirical Study: Experiences from Two Research Programmes 190 Lennart Nordenfelt 9.1 General considerations 190 9.2 Basic ethical concepts: a comparison between the DOE project and the Home project 193 9.3 Salient aspects of the care of seriously ill older people in the Swedish context 200 9.4 Conclusions 204 References 205 Index 207
£64.55
Johns Hopkins University Press Redefining Aging
Book SynopsisIt will help them empathize with and interact positively with their elderly loved ones while imagining a positive future for themselves.Trade ReviewAnn Kaiser Stearns, a professor of behavioral science at the Community College of Baltimore County, combines research, insights and problem-solving tips in her new book, "Redefining Aging: A Caregiver’s Guide to Living Your Best Life".—WYPRTable of ContentsForeword, by J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr.PrefaceAcknowledgments1. The ChallengeA Blessing or a Burden?CaregivingWhether Spouse or Parent—Feelings of Loss or ResentmentThe Perils of "John Henryism"Having the Strength and Wisdom to Seek and Accept SupportAnxiety about Our Own Aging2. On Both Sides, Vulnerability and LossCaring for a SpouseLoving the Changed SpouseCaring for a ParentBlessings, Sorrows, and Axes to GrindA Word of CautionSeeing the Big PictureMixed Lessons from Our Elders on Growing OldFew Regrets"Tuning Up" for Old Age"Happiness Is a Choice"Drawing Strength from Nature's Beauty3. Is This Normal Aging or Dementia?Normal AgingCherry MarquezMajor Confusion and Behavioral ChangeHarry's StoryBellaThe Importance of Planning Ahead before It's Too LateSome Additional Red FlagsOptimal AgingYou Can Be Realistic and Optimistic4. Aging as Successfully as Possible—Both You and Your Loved OneThe Four Ages of LifeWhen Old Age Is in the Eye of the BeholderThe Importance of Rejecting AgeismLearning from the MastersDowning Kay: Born in 1907, Still Aging Well"Growing and Learning All the Time"You Can Reduce Your Risk Factors for DementiaCaregiver Self-CareThe Importance of Sleep and Social ActivitiesYou Can Improve Your Loved One's Quality of LifeThe Quality of Your Life Matters, Too5. Anger, Guilt, and ResentmentJohn's StoryNaomi's StorySophia's StorySusan's StoryTo Reduce Feelings of Resentment, Budget Your "Emotional Hospitality"6. Caregiver Stress—What Helps and What Usually Doesn'tThe Stress of Caring for a Family Member with Mild Cognitive ImpairmentsDealing with a Difficult, Dependent PersonLillian's DadJanet, Daniel, and Myra's MotherHonoring Our ParentsMost People Can't Afford Paid HelpThe ABCs of Effective Caregiving InteractionsIntensive CaregiversTake Advantage of the Many Available ResourcesWhat to Say When Others Offer to Help or Would Help If You AskedJust Don't Wait Until You're Burned Out7. Comforting Insights and Myth-Busting KnowledgeMyth #1Myth #2Myth #3Myth #48. You're Not a Bad Person Because You're Exhausted or Just Need a Life of Your OwnCindy's ChallengeMichelle CarterA Final Thought9. Truly Helpful Caregiving TipsWhen Your Family Member or Friend Is Newly DiagnosedCreative Interventions for Handling Hallucinations, Imaginings, and ParanoiaYes, There Can Be Too Much of a Good ThingAvoiding the "Catastrophic" Situation"Feeling Overwhelmed Isn't Surprising, Being Surprised about It Is"10. When Your Loved One Dies—Relief, Grief, and Moving ForwardJoyce and Her MomJoanne and Her HusbandAnticipatory Mourning and Feelings of ReliefSam and His WifeJoanne and Sam11. What Kind of an "Old Person" Will I /Will You Become?Facing Our Worst Fears"Stereotype Threat"Aging SuccessfullyMaking ChoicesAdapting to ChangeThere Are Many Ways to "Retire"—Be Sure to Choose the Right One for YouA "Convoy" of Supportive People12. Making Life Easier for Those Who Someday Will Take Care of You"Habits of a Lifetime"My NeighborAttention Family Members: Most Folks Don't Get Dementia!If Help Is Needed—at Home or in a Facility—Here's What Your Loved Ones Need to Know"Be Like the Sun"Gerald: Still Thriving but Planning AheadProtecting Our Loved Ones and Helping Them Protect UsThe Documents You Need and Where to Keep ThemLong-Term Care InsuranceBruce: Affirming Life, Planning AheadThe Gift to Our Loved Ones of Living an Active LifeA Meaningful LifeThe Many Rewards of CaregivingEpilogueAppendixesA. Helpful Books and VideosB. Additional ResourcesC. Legal and Financial Resource GuideNotesIndex
£46.35
Johns Hopkins University Press Redefining Aging
Book SynopsisIt will help them empathize with and interact positively with their elderly loved ones while imagining a positive future for themselves.Trade ReviewAnn Kaiser Stearns, a professor of behavioral science at the Community College of Baltimore County, combines research, insights and problem-solving tips in her new book, "Redefining Aging: A Caregiver’s Guide to Living Your Best Life".—WYPRTable of ContentsForeword, by J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr.PrefaceAcknowledgments1. The ChallengeA Blessing or a Burden?CaregivingWhether Spouse or Parent—Feelings of Loss or ResentmentThe Perils of "John Henryism"Having the Strength and Wisdom to Seek and Accept SupportAnxiety about Our Own Aging2. On Both Sides, Vulnerability and LossCaring for a SpouseLoving the Changed SpouseCaring for a ParentBlessings, Sorrows, and Axes to GrindA Word of CautionSeeing the Big PictureMixed Lessons from Our Elders on Growing OldFew Regrets"Tuning Up" for Old Age"Happiness Is a Choice"Drawing Strength from Nature's Beauty3. Is This Normal Aging or Dementia?Normal AgingCherry MarquezMajor Confusion and Behavioral ChangeHarry's StoryBellaThe Importance of Planning Ahead before It's Too LateSome Additional Red FlagsOptimal AgingYou Can Be Realistic and Optimistic4. Aging as Successfully as Possible—Both You and Your Loved OneThe Four Ages of LifeWhen Old Age Is in the Eye of the BeholderThe Importance of Rejecting AgeismLearning from the MastersDowning Kay: Born in 1907, Still Aging Well"Growing and Learning All the Time"You Can Reduce Your Risk Factors for DementiaCaregiver Self-CareThe Importance of Sleep and Social ActivitiesYou Can Improve Your Loved One's Quality of LifeThe Quality of Your Life Matters, Too5. Anger, Guilt, and ResentmentJohn's StoryNaomi's StorySophia's StorySusan's StoryTo Reduce Feelings of Resentment, Budget Your "Emotional Hospitality"6. Caregiver Stress—What Helps and What Usually Doesn'tThe Stress of Caring for a Family Member with Mild Cognitive ImpairmentsDealing with a Difficult, Dependent PersonLillian's DadJanet, Daniel, and Myra's MotherHonoring Our ParentsMost People Can't Afford Paid HelpThe ABCs of Effective Caregiving InteractionsIntensive CaregiversTake Advantage of the Many Available ResourcesWhat to Say When Others Offer to Help or Would Help If You AskedJust Don't Wait Until You're Burned Out7. Comforting Insights and Myth-Busting KnowledgeMyth #1Myth #2Myth #3Myth #48. You're Not a Bad Person Because You're Exhausted or Just Need a Life of Your OwnCindy's ChallengeMichelle CarterA Final Thought9. Truly Helpful Caregiving TipsWhen Your Family Member or Friend Is Newly DiagnosedCreative Interventions for Handling Hallucinations, Imaginings, and ParanoiaYes, There Can Be Too Much of a Good ThingAvoiding the "Catastrophic" Situation"Feeling Overwhelmed Isn't Surprising, Being Surprised about It Is"10. When Your Loved One Dies—Relief, Grief, and Moving ForwardJoyce and Her MomJoanne and Her HusbandAnticipatory Mourning and Feelings of ReliefSam and His WifeJoanne and Sam11. What Kind of an "Old Person" Will I /Will You Become?Facing Our Worst Fears"Stereotype Threat"Aging SuccessfullyMaking ChoicesAdapting to ChangeThere Are Many Ways to "Retire"—Be Sure to Choose the Right One for YouA "Convoy" of Supportive People12. Making Life Easier for Those Who Someday Will Take Care of You"Habits of a Lifetime"My NeighborAttention Family Members: Most Folks Don't Get Dementia!If Help Is Needed—at Home or in a Facility—Here's What Your Loved Ones Need to Know"Be Like the Sun"Gerald: Still Thriving but Planning AheadProtecting Our Loved Ones and Helping Them Protect UsThe Documents You Need and Where to Keep ThemLong-Term Care InsuranceBruce: Affirming Life, Planning AheadThe Gift to Our Loved Ones of Living an Active LifeA Meaningful LifeThe Many Rewards of CaregivingEpilogueAppendixesA. Helpful Books and VideosB. Additional ResourcesC. Legal and Financial Resource GuideNotesIndex
£15.68
Johns Hopkins University Press Through the Seasons
Book SynopsisA collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults. Dementia and related disorders impact the lives of those affected in countless ways, making it difficult to remain independent at work, at home, and in the wider world. But recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant, positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while improving interactions between caregivers and memory-challenged adults. Fun and easy to use, this large-format, full-color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiencessuch as walking on the beach, making ice cream, or planting flowersalong with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations. The bTrade ReviewFor a person in memory care, keeping the mind engaged is vital for physical and mental well-being. Moreover, activities that engage the whole person and acknowledge their dignity are important to ensuring that they participate and find joy in the activity set before them. A new second edition of the book Through the Seasons: Activities for Memory-Challenged Adults and their Caregivers lays out 32 experiences for caregivers and memory-challenged adults to try together throughout the year.—Kristin Easterling, HomeCare MagazineTable of ContentsForeword, by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPHPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. FallChapter 2. WinterChapter 3. SpringChapter 4. SummerResources for CaregiversAbout the Authors
£15.68
Johns Hopkins University Press The Busy Caregivers Guide to Advanced Alzheimer
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. What is Alzheimer Disease?2. What is the Dementia Connection Model?3. Using the Dementia Connection Model4. Communication Challenges5. Eating, Feeding, and Nutrition Challenges6. Sleeping Challenges7. Toileting Challenges8. Bathing Challenges9. Pain and Pain Management10. Depression, Hallucinations, and Delusions11. Repetitive Behavior, Rummaging, and Collecting12. Fight or Flight: Sundowning, Aggression, and Wandering13. Intentional Care14. Promoting Brain HealthReferencesIndex
£35.10
Johns Hopkins University Press The Busy Caregivers Guide to Advanced Alzheimer
Book SynopsisThe only guide to caring for those with advanced Alzheimer disease. Winner of the IPPY Book Award Health/Medicine/Nutrition by the Independent PublisherCaring for someone living with advanced Alzheimer disease is a challenge. It can make you feel like you're on a hamster wheelrunning in circles, trying the same things over and over with no effect on your loved one. You may also find it difficult to connect with your loved one and to understand what those living with Alzheimer disease are going through. In The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease, Dr. Jennifer Stelter, a psychologist working in memory care, shares a new model designed to help caregivers understand, cope with, and handle some of the most challenging behaviors associated with the disease while encouraging and reinforcing independence and quality of life for their loved ones. Her Dementia Connection Model, which is based on current scientific research, will aid you in forging a positive bond with your lovTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. What is Alzheimer Disease?2. What is the Dementia Connection Model?3. Using the Dementia Connection Model4. Communication Challenges5. Eating, Feeding, and Nutrition Challenges6. Sleeping Challenges7. Toileting Challenges8. Bathing Challenges9. Pain and Pain Management10. Depression, Hallucinations, and Delusions11. Repetitive Behavior, Rummaging, and Collecting12. Fight or Flight: Sundowning, Aggression, and Wandering13. Intentional Care14. Promoting Brain HealthReferencesIndex
£15.68
Johns Hopkins University Press The Caregivers Guide to Memory Care and Dementia
Book SynopsisThis practical guide provides general caregiving tips and helps you decide when and how to transition your loved one to a dementia care community. Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? What do you do if the person you're caring for seems to have trouble recognizing you? When is it time to move a person living with dementia into a senior living community? And how can you maintain your relationship with your loved one when you are living apart?Gerontologist and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has written a compassionate book to help friends and family members of those living with dementia answer these tough questionsand more. In practical, down-to-earth language, The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities walks the reader through key points about dementia care, including common terminology used by healTable of ContentsForeword, by Michelle TristaniPart I. Defining and Understanding DementiaChapter 1. Why This Book Is Worth ReadingChapter 2. What Is Dementia?Chapter 3. Causes of DementiaChapter 4. Stages of DementiaChapter 5. MedicationsPart II. Communicating with People Living with DementiaChapter 6. Embracing Someone's RealityChapter 7. Why Logic, Quizzing, and Reorientation Don't WorkChapter 8. Yes, and . . . : Improvisation and DementiaChapter 9. Communicating with Someone Experiencing Hallucinations and DelusionsChapter 10. Helping with Timeline ConfusionChapter 11. Personal PreferencesChapter 12. Becoming a Dementia DetectiveChapter 13. AphasiaPart III. Caregiver Stress and Choosing a Care CommunityChapter 14. Caregiving StressChapter 15. Guilt and Taking Things AwayChapter 16. How to Handle Family Dynamics When Choosing a Care CommunityChapter 17. Myths about Care CommunitiesChapter 18. At-Home SafetyChapter 19. When Is It Time to Move Your Loved One?Chapter 20. What Types of Communities Exist?Chapter 21. Cost of CarePart IV. Caregiving in a Care CommunityChapter 22. What to Expect at a Dementia Care CommunityChapter 23. Move-In DayChapter 24. Remember That Caregiving Is an Imperfect ScienceChapter 25. Visiting and Saying GoodbyeChapter 26. Day Trips and OutingsChapter 27. ActivitiesChapter 28. Building a Dementia-Friendly EnvironmentPart V. Changes in CareChapter 29. When Technology Works and When It Doesn't Chapter 30. When It's Time for a Dietary ChangeChapter 31. Friendships and Disagreements among ResidentsChapter 32. Sex and Sexual OrientationChapter 33. When It's Time for HospiceChapter 34. When There's a Hospital TripChapter 35. Final Thoughts and NotesAppendix. Clinical Dementia Rating ScaleIndex
£18.00
Bristol University Press Citizenship Social Work with Older People
Book SynopsisInformed by a wide international literature, Malcolm Payne develops a critical and creative social work practice focused on social inclusion to achieve a high quality of life for all older people. He explores how advance care planning allows older people to influence the space they live in, their quality of care, and support at the end of life.Trade Review"This book strikes a new chord in social work. The approach will engage many different people. Pause and reflect breaks make the text both accessible and meaningful." Jan Fook, Dalhousie University, Canada "It provides a stimulating and broad international perspective on a range of ideas and services relevant to citizens of an older generation." Janet Bardsley, Journal of Ageing and Society "It is refreshing to read a book for social work practitioners that does more than explain contextual policies and values but also suggests strategies for effective practice (including psychodynamic approaches) that practitioners can readily adopt." European Journal of Social Work. "Particularly strong on the value base relating to work with older people, because of its coverage of ageism, citizenship, inclusion and dignity" Paul Mansfield, University of Lincoln "Articulate, informed and critical, this book will be a good read for student and practicing social workers. Malcolm Payne has empathy with his subject but not sentimentality. His case studies are reflective and readable." Jill Manthorpe, King's College London "This comprehensive, optimistic and engaging book is an invaluable resource. Using thought-provoking case studies and reflective pauses, Malcolm Payne challenges ageist practice, giving helpful pointers for creative, critical practice at individual and community levels." Karen Postle, Independent Practice EducatorTable of ContentsIntroduction; Exploring ageing and older people's lives; Integrating older people and their services; Social provision for older people; Social work skills with older people; Critical practice with older people; Creative practice with older people; Group and macro practice with older people; Social exclusion issues.
£26.59
Bristol University Press Citizenship Social Work with Older People
Book SynopsisInformed by a wide international literature, Malcolm Payne develops a critical and creative social work practice focused on social inclusion to achieve a high quality of life for all older people. He explores how advance care planning allows older people to influence the space they live in, their quality of care, and support at the end of life.Trade Review"This book strikes a new chord in social work. The approach will engage many different people. Pause and reflect breaks make the text both accessible and meaningful." Jan Fook, Dalhousie University, Canada "It provides a stimulating and broad international perspective on a range of ideas and services relevant to citizens of an older generation." Janet Bardsley, Journal of Ageing and Society "It is refreshing to read a book for social work practitioners that does more than explain contextual policies and values but also suggests strategies for effective practice (including psychodynamic approaches) that practitioners can readily adopt." European Journal of Social Work. "Particularly strong on the value base relating to work with older people, because of its coverage of ageism, citizenship, inclusion and dignity" Paul Mansfield, University of Lincoln "Articulate, informed and critical, this book will be a good read for student and practicing social workers. Malcolm Payne has empathy with his subject but not sentimentality. His case studies are reflective and readable." Jill Manthorpe, King's College London "This comprehensive, optimistic and engaging book is an invaluable resource. Using thought-provoking case studies and reflective pauses, Malcolm Payne challenges ageist practice, giving helpful pointers for creative, critical practice at individual and community levels." Karen Postle, Independent Practice EducatorTable of ContentsIntroduction; Exploring ageing and older people's lives; Integrating older people and their services; Social provision for older people; Social work skills with older people; Critical practice with older people; Creative practice with older people; Group and macro practice with older people; Social exclusion issues.
£75.99
Bristol University Press LongTerm Care Reforms in OECD Countries
Book SynopsisWith contributions from a range of experts across OECD countries, this book examines changes in long-term care systems throughout those countries, discussing and comparing key changes in national policies and examining the main successes and failures of recent reforms.Trade Review"I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the problems of financing and providing long-term care in developed countries, as well as ideas for feasible solutions." - Journal of Pension Economics and Finance"The authors manage to organise complex details in an intuitive and easy-to-follow manner, providing a thought-provoking and accessible discussion of key components in planning long-term care reforms." International Journal of Ageing and Later Life“With the increasing national and international interest in how to best match long term care needs and provisions, this book offers learning and inspiration for a wide audience interested in the key policy lessons of comparative studies.” Professor Tine Rostgaard, KORA, CopenhagenTable of ContentsIntroduction ~ José-Luis Fernández and Cristiano Gori; Funding: Demand for care and support for older people ~ Raphael Wittenberg; The long-term care financing problem ~ José-Luis Fernández and Pamela Nadash; Models of care: How different countries allocate long-term care resources to users: a comparative snapshot ~ John Campbell, Naoki Ikegami, Cristiano Gori, Francesco Barbabella, Rafal Chomik, Francesco d’Amico, Holly Holder, Tomoaki Ishibashi, Lennarth Johansson, Harriet Komisar, Magnus Ring and Hildegard Theobald; How different countries allocate long-term care resources to older users: changes over time ~ Cristiano Gori, Francesco Barbabella, John Campbell, Naoki Ikegami, Francesco d’Amico, Holly Holder, Tomoaki Ishibashi, Lennarth Johansson, Harriet Komisar and Hildegard Theobald; Commissioning long-term care services ~ Joanna Marczak and Gerald Wistow; Cash-for-care benefits ~ Barbara Da Roit, Blanche Le Bihan and August Österle; Policy instruments to promote good quality long-term care services ~ Juliette Malley, Birgit Trukeschitz and Lisa Trigg; Carers: Developing a skilled long‑term care workforce ~ Francesca Colombo and Tim Muir; Policies to support informal care ~ Ulrike Schneider, Gerdt Sundström, Lennarth Johannson and María A. Tortosa; Institutional actors: The relationship between social and health services in care for older people ~ Laurel L. Hixon; Multilevel governance and its effects on long-term care support ~ Hildegard Theobald and Elizabeth Ozanne; Conclusions: Looking ahead in long-term care policies ~ Cristiano Gori, José-Luis Fernández and Raphael Wittenberg.
£75.99
Bristol University Press Safeguarding Older People from Abuse
Book SynopsisThis critical and challenging book makes a strong case for the development of ethically-driven, research-informed policy and practice to safeguard older people from abuse.Trade Review"Angie Ash presents a strongly argued case for fundamental change in policy making and practice to protect older people from abuse and for a new approach that is informed by theory, critically aware and ethically driven. This book is written with clarity of purpose and perspective and deserves to be read widely." Dr Liz Lloyd, Reader in Social Gerontology, University of Bristol“This book on safeguarding of older people presents a critical and balanced overview of practice, policies and research. With Angie Ash’s ethical quest for the “right action”, inertia can no longer be accepted. This book is essential reading and will become a classic training resource.” Professor Marie Beaulieu, Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, CanadaTable of ContentsContexts to safeguarding older people from abuse; The need for theory, critical thinking and practice; The abuse of older people; Adult protection, safeguarding and personalisation; Public policy implementation in street-level bureaucracies; A case study of street-level policy implementation to protect older people from abuse; Discretion and dissonance in adult protection work; Cultures and contexts of complicity; Ethics, policy and practice; Safeguarding older people from abuse: ethical futures.
£77.39
Bristol University Press Safeguarding Older People from Abuse
Book SynopsisThis critical and challenging book makes a strong case for the development of ethically-driven, research-informed policy and practice to safeguard older people from abuse.Trade Review"Angie Ash presents a strongly argued case for fundamental change in policy making and practice to protect older people from abuse and for a new approach that is informed by theory, critically aware and ethically driven. This book is written with clarity of purpose and perspective and deserves to be read widely." Dr Liz Lloyd, Reader in Social Gerontology, University of Bristol“This book on safeguarding of older people presents a critical and balanced overview of practice, policies and research. With Angie Ash’s ethical quest for the “right action”, inertia can no longer be accepted. This book is essential reading and will become a classic training resource.” Professor Marie Beaulieu, Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, CanadaTable of ContentsContexts to safeguarding older people from abuse; The need for theory, critical thinking and practice; The abuse of older people; Adult protection, safeguarding and personalisation; Public policy implementation in street-level bureaucracies; A case study of street-level policy implementation to protect older people from abuse; Discretion and dissonance in adult protection work; Cultures and contexts of complicity; Ethics, policy and practice; Safeguarding older people from abuse: ethical futures.
£26.59
Bristol University Press The New Science of Ageing
Book SynopsisThis unique book represents the first multi-disciplinary examination of ageing, from basic cell biology to social participation in later life, drawing on the pioneering New Dynamics of Ageing Programme, the UK’s largest research programme in ageing.Trade Review"This book contains some of the findings from the wide range of topics which were funded under the important NDA programme. They are a tribute to all the researchers involved" Anthea Tinker, Kings College London"An outstanding collection of studies drawn from a major international research programme. Provides a benchmark against which future research into ageing will be measured" Professor Chris Phillipson, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsTowards a new science of ageing ~ Alan Walker; Understanding ageing: biological and social perspectives ~ Lynne S. Cox, Penelope A. Mason, Mark C. Bagley, David Steinsaltz, Aneta Stefanovska, Alan Bernjak, Peter V.E. McClintock, Anna C. Phillips, Jane Upton, Joanna E. Latimer and Terence Davis; Understanding and transforming ageing through the arts ~ Michael Murray, David Amigoni, Miriam Bernard, Amanda Crummett, Anna Goulding, Lucy Munro, Andrew Newman, Jill Rezzano, Michelle Rickett, Philip Tew and Lorna Warren; Maintaining health and well-being: overcoming barriers to healthy ageing ~ Sara Arber, Ann Bowling, Andrea Creech, Myanna Duncan, Anna Goulding, Diane Gyi, Susan Hallam, Cheryl Haslam, Aadil Kazi, Liz Lloyd, Janet Lord, MAP2030 team, Mike Murphy, Andrew Newman, Anna C. Phillips, Ricardo Twumasi and Jane Upton; Food environments: from home to hospital ~ Janice L. Thompson, Sheila Peace, Arlene Astell, Paula Moynihan and Alastair Macdonald; Participation and social connectivity ~ Penny Vera-Sanso, Armando Barrientos, Leela Damodaran, Kenneth Gilhooly, Anna Goulding, Catherine Hennessy, Robin Means, Michael Murray, Andrew Newman, Wendy Olphert, Jatinder Sandhu, Philip Tew, Janice L. Thompson, Christina Victor and Nigel Walford Irene di Giulio, Jane McCann, Martin Maguire, Sheila Peace and John Percival; Design for living in later life ~ Mike Timmins, Alastair Macdonald, Constantinos Maganaris, Cheryl Haslam, Diane Gyi, Eleanor van den Heuvel,; A new policy perspective on ageing ~ Alan Walker.
£86.39
Bristol University Press The New Science of Ageing
Book SynopsisThis unique book represents the first multi-disciplinary examination of ageing, from basic cell biology to social participation in later life, drawing on the pioneering New Dynamics of Ageing Programme, the UK’s largest research programme in ageing.Trade Review"This book contains some of the findings from the wide range of topics which were funded under the important NDA programme. They are a tribute to all the researchers involved" Anthea Tinker, Kings College London"An outstanding collection of studies drawn from a major international research programme. Provides a benchmark against which future research into ageing will be measured" Professor Chris Phillipson, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsTowards a new science of ageing ~ Alan Walker; Understanding ageing: biological and social perspectives ~ Lynne S. Cox, Penelope A. Mason, Mark C. Bagley, David Steinsaltz, Aneta Stefanovska, Alan Bernjak, Peter V.E. McClintock, Anna C. Phillips, Jane Upton, Joanna E. Latimer and Terence Davis; Understanding and transforming ageing through the arts ~ Michael Murray, David Amigoni, Miriam Bernard, Amanda Crummett, Anna Goulding, Lucy Munro, Andrew Newman, Jill Rezzano, Michelle Rickett, Philip Tew and Lorna Warren; Maintaining health and well-being: overcoming barriers to healthy ageing ~ Sara Arber, Ann Bowling, Andrea Creech, Myanna Duncan, Anna Goulding, Diane Gyi, Susan Hallam, Cheryl Haslam, Aadil Kazi, Liz Lloyd, Janet Lord, MAP2030 team, Mike Murphy, Andrew Newman, Anna C. Phillips, Ricardo Twumasi and Jane Upton; Food environments: from home to hospital ~ Janice L. Thompson, Sheila Peace, Arlene Astell, Paula Moynihan and Alastair Macdonald; Participation and social connectivity ~ Penny Vera-Sanso, Armando Barrientos, Leela Damodaran, Kenneth Gilhooly, Anna Goulding, Catherine Hennessy, Robin Means, Michael Murray, Andrew Newman, Wendy Olphert, Jatinder Sandhu, Philip Tew, Janice L. Thompson, Christina Victor and Nigel Walford Irene di Giulio, Jane McCann, Martin Maguire, Sheila Peace and John Percival; Design for living in later life ~ Mike Timmins, Alastair Macdonald, Constantinos Maganaris, Cheryl Haslam, Diane Gyi, Eleanor van den Heuvel,; A new policy perspective on ageing ~ Alan Walker.
£29.44
Bristol University Press The New Dynamics of Ageing Volume 1
Book SynopsisA comprehensive multi-disciplinary overview of the very latest research on ageing, concentrating on three major themes: active ageing, design for ageing well and the relationship between ageing and socio-economic development.Trade Review"The NDA programme established a beacon for addressing the multidisciplinary challenges of ageing. This stimulating collection is delivered with an impressive fusion of clarity and scholarship." Tom Kirkwood CBE, Newcastle University Institute for Ageing"A fascinating and absorbing book which will be of immense value to both professionals and policy makers." Professor James Goodwin PhD, Chief Scientist, Age UK"The strength of 21st-century gerontology lies in its multi-disciplinary approach, evidenced in this book most profoundly. For students and lecturers, as well as age-ambassadors, this edited text offers insights into the research contributions to some of society's most pressing questions." Jill Manthorpe, King's College LondonTable of ContentsIntroduction ~ Alan Walker; Modelling ageing populations to 2030, financing long term care ~ Mike Murphy, Ruth Hancock, Raphael Wittenberg, Bo Hu, Marcello Marciano and Adeline Comas-Heurera; Part 1: Active and healthy ageing; Working Late: Strategies to enhance productive and healthy environments for an older workforce ~ Cheryl Haslam; Healthy ageing across the life course ~ Diana Kuh, Rebecca Hardy, Catharine Gale, Jane Elliot, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Rachel Cooper and the HALCyon team; Measuring the quality of later life ~ Ann Bowling; Engagement in musical activities ~ Susan Hallam and Andrea Creech; Combating social exclusion through community arts ~ Michael Murray and Amanda Crummett; Connectivity of older people in rural areas ~ Catherin Hagan Hennessy and Robin Means; Part 2: Designing for an older population; Fit For Purpose ~ Leela Damodaran, Wendy Olphert and Jatinder Sandhu; Design for ageing well ~ Jane McCann; Tackling ageing continence ~ Eleanor van der Heuvel; Dynamic biomechanical representations ~ Alistair Macdonald; Transitions in kitchen living ~ Sheila Peace, John Percival, Rachel Sciclune, Martin Maguire, Colette Nicolle, Russ Marshall, Ruth Seins, Clare Lawton and Leonie Kellaher; Negotiating stairs ~ Costantinos Maganaris; Part 3: Global ageing; Ageing, well-being and development: Brazil and South Africa ~ Armando Barrientos, Valerie Møller, João Saboia, Peter Lloyd-Sherlock and Julia Mase; Ageing, poverty and neoliberalism in urban South India ~ Penny Vera-Sanso; Conclusion ~ Alan Walker.
£75.99
Bristol University Press The New Dynamics of Ageing Volume 1
Book SynopsisA comprehensive multi-disciplinary overview of the very latest research on ageing, concentrating on three major themes: active ageing, design for ageing well and the relationship between ageing and socio-economic development.Trade Review"The NDA programme established a beacon for addressing the multidisciplinary challenges of ageing. This stimulating collection is delivered with an impressive fusion of clarity and scholarship." Tom Kirkwood CBE, Newcastle University Institute for Ageing"A fascinating and absorbing book which will be of immense value to both professionals and policy makers." Professor James Goodwin PhD, Chief Scientist, Age UK"The strength of 21st-century gerontology lies in its multi-disciplinary approach, evidenced in this book most profoundly. For students and lecturers, as well as age-ambassadors, this edited text offers insights into the research contributions to some of society's most pressing questions." Jill Manthorpe, King's College LondonTable of ContentsIntroduction ~ Alan Walker; Modelling ageing populations to 2030, financing long term care ~ Mike Murphy, Ruth Hancock, Raphael Wittenberg, Bo Hu, Marcello Marciano and Adeline Comas-Heurera; Part 1: Active and healthy ageing; Working Late: Strategies to enhance productive and healthy environments for an older workforce ~ Cheryl Haslam; Healthy ageing across the life course ~ Diana Kuh, Rebecca Hardy, Catharine Gale, Jane Elliot, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Rachel Cooper and the HALCyon team; Measuring the quality of later life ~ Ann Bowling; Engagement in musical activities ~ Susan Hallam and Andrea Creech; Combating social exclusion through community arts ~ Michael Murray and Amanda Crummett; Connectivity of older people in rural areas ~ Catherin Hagan Hennessy and Robin Means; Part 2: Designing for an older population; Fit For Purpose ~ Leela Damodaran, Wendy Olphert and Jatinder Sandhu; Design for ageing well ~ Jane McCann; Tackling ageing continence ~ Eleanor van der Heuvel; Dynamic biomechanical representations ~ Alistair Macdonald; Transitions in kitchen living ~ Sheila Peace, John Percival, Rachel Sciclune, Martin Maguire, Colette Nicolle, Russ Marshall, Ruth Seins, Clare Lawton and Leonie Kellaher; Negotiating stairs ~ Costantinos Maganaris; Part 3: Global ageing; Ageing, well-being and development: Brazil and South Africa ~ Armando Barrientos, Valerie Møller, João Saboia, Peter Lloyd-Sherlock and Julia Mase; Ageing, poverty and neoliberalism in urban South India ~ Penny Vera-Sanso; Conclusion ~ Alan Walker.
£26.59
Bristol University Press The ChildParent Caregiving Relationship in Later
Book SynopsisThis book highlights how the social experience of caring for, and relating to, a parent in later life has a significant impact on the adult child.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Midlife and the adult child 2. Becoming a carer 3. The transition to care 4. Materiality, clothing, and embodiment in care 5. Social connections and relationship building in residential care 6. The loss of parents in later life Final reflections
£71.99
Bristol University Press Ethnicity and Old Age
Book SynopsisBy bringing attention to the way that ethnicity and race have been addressed in research on ageing and old age, with a focus on health inequalities, health and social care, intergenerational relationships and caregiving, this book proposes how research can be developed in an ethnicity astute and diversity informed manner.Table of ContentsPart 1: Setting the stage for theorising; Introduction; Population aging and international migration; Ethnicity and race: from essentialism to constructionism; Part II: Theorising via a scoping review: what we know and need to find out; Literature on Health Inequalities; Literature on Health and Social Care ; Literature on Social Relations and Caregiving; A new agenda: where we are at and need to head; Appendix: how the scoping review was conducted.
£23.74
Bristol University Press Dementia and Human Rights
Book SynopsisLaunching the dementia debate into new and exciting territory, this book applies a human rights lens to interrogate the lived experience and policy response to dementia.Trade Review"This book is a down to earth, accessible translation of complex legal, sociological and ethical subjects and as such will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students of dementia, practitioners and policy makers alike." Professor Kate Irving, Dublin City UniversityTable of ContentsAn introduction to human rights and dementia Dementia as a disability Setting the context: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The right to a good quality of life at home and in the community The right to a good quality of life in care homes or in nursing homes Emerging public policy on dementia: the implications of a human rights-based approach for policy and practice Legal capacity for people with dementia Conclusions: grounds for hope
£77.39
Bristol University Press Ageing in Everyday Life
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to age in an ageist society? Applying interdisciplinary perspectives about everyday life to vital issues in older people's lives, this is a critical guide to inform thinking and planning our ageing futures.Trade Review“This pathbreaking book changes our understandings of contemporary ageing by providing innovative, theoretically-rich analyses of everyday life, meanings and material culture.” Dr Sara Arber, Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender, University of SurreyTable of ContentsIntroduction ~ Stephen Katz; Part I: Materialities; Things and possessions ~ David J. Ekerdt; Reinventing the nursing home: metaphors that design care ~ Susan Braedley; The ever-breaking wave of everyday life: animating ageing movement-space ~ Gavin J. Andrews and Amanda M. Grenier; What’s exotic about The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel? Cinema, everyday life and the materialization of ageing ~ Sally Chivers; Between ageing and ageism: portrayals of online dating in later life in Canadian print media ~ Julia Rozanova, Mineko Wada and Laura Hurd Clarke; Part II: Embodiments; Closer to touch: sexuality, embodiment and masculinity in older men’s lives ~ Linn J. Sandberg; Ageing bodies, driving and change: exploring older body-driver fit in the high-tech automobile ~ Jessica Gish, Amanda M. Grenier, and Brenda Vrkljan; Dancing with dementia: citizenship, embodiment, and everyday life in the context of long-term care ~ Pia Kontos and Alisa Grigorovich; Why clothes matter: the role of dress in the everyday lives of older people ~ Julia Twigg; Our Fitbits, our (ageing) selves: wearables, self-tracking and ageing embodiment ~ Barbara L. Marshall; Afterword. Relational entanglements: ageing, materialities and embodiments ~ Kim Sawchuk.
£27.54
Policy Press Remote and Rural Dementia Care
Book SynopsisThis is the first comprehensive review of dementia research, policy and practice in remote and rural settings. Drawing on case studies from the UK, Australia, Europe and North America, it sets out the unique needs of sufferers and carers in isolated locations, and identifies areas for future research and improvements in dementia services.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Remote and Rural Dementia Care: Why is this Important for Policy, Research, Practice and Individual Lived Experiences? ~ Anthea Innes, Debra Morgan, Jane Farmer; Part 1: Policy Drivers; The Future of Dementia Care in Rural Areas of the World ~ Jane Farmer and Sharon Grant; Addressing Dementia Needs in Australia ~ Irene Blackberry, Clare Wilding, Michael Bauer, Margaret Winbolt and Hilary Davis; Norwegian Remote and Rural Dementia Care ~ Oyvind Kirkevold and Kari Kristiansen; Part 2: Research Evidence; Rural Dementia Research in Canada ~ Debra Morgan, Julie Kosteniuk, Megan O’Connell, Norma Stewart, and Andrew Kirk; Timely Diagnosis of Dementia in Rural Areas in Austria: The Dementia Service Centre Model ~ Stefanie Auer, Paulina Ratajczak, Edith Span and Margit Höfler; Key Issues for People with Dementia Living in Rural Ireland: Social Exclusion, Models of Care, and Policy Change ~ Eamon O’Shea and Kieran Walsh; Part 3: Practice Challenges; Developing Collaborative Relationships with Rural-dwelling Older Men with Dementia in the UK: Lessons Learned from a UK Community Technological Initiative ~ Ben Hicks and Anthea Innes; Farm Based Care: Providing Meaningful Activities as an Alternative to “Standard Day Care” in the UK ~ Fiona Marshall; Transportation Issues in Dementia ~ Mark Rapoport, Andy Hyde and Garry Naglie; Considerations in Dementia Care for Indigenous Populations in Canada ~ Kristen Jacklin and Jessica Chiovitte; Part 4; Living with Dementia in Rural Ireland ~ Helen Rochford-Brennan; Living with Dementia in Rural Scotland ~ Nancy McAdam; Conclusion: Navigating 21st Century Remote and Rural Dementia Care and a Future Research Agenda ~ Jane Farmer, Debra Morgan and Anthea Innes.
£75.99
Bristol University Press Dementia and Place
Book SynopsisGiving voice to the lived experiences of people with dementia across the globe, this text highlights the challenges presented as dementia care shifts to a community setting. Contributors address the social aspects of environment and, using a unique 'neighbourhood-centred’ perspective, provide an innovative guide for policy and practice.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Placing dementia - Lyn Phillipson, Andrew Clark and Richard Ward 2. Understanding the meaning of neighbourhoods for people living with dementia: the value of a relational lens - Andrew Clark, Sarah Campbell, John Keady, Agneta Kullberg, John Keady, Kainde Manji, Elzana Odzakovic, Kirstein Rummery and Richard Ward 3. Moving house with dementia - Jill Batty 4. How do people with dementia manage problematic situations in public spaces? - Anna Brorsson 5. Making and maintaining neighbourhood connections when living alone with dementia - Elzana Odzakovic, Agneta Kulberg, Ingrid Hellström, Andrew Clark, Sarah Campbell, Kainde Manji, Kirstein Rummery, John Keady, Richard Ward 6. My neighbourhood, my future..? - Wendy Mitchell 7. Enabling the neighbourhood: a case for rethinking dementia-friendly communities - Richard Ward, Kirstein Rummery, Elzana Odzakovic, Kainde Manji, Agneta Kullberg, John Keady, Andrew Clark and Sarah Campbell 8. A conceptual framework of the person-environment interaction in the neighbourhood among persons living with dementia: a focus on out-of-home mobility - Kishore Seetharaman, Habib Chaudhury, Atiya Mahmood 9. We’re known as ‘the girls’ around town: support, isolation and belonging for a lesbian couple living with dementia - Lynda Henderson and Louisa Smith 10. Building community capacity for dementia in Canada: new directions in new places - Alison Phinney, Eric Macnaughton, Elaine Wiersma 11. The good, the challenging and the supportive: mapping life with dementia in the community using qualitative GIS - Chris Brennan-Horley, Lyn Phillipson, Louisa Smith and Dennis Frost 12. Growing back into community: changes through life with dementia - Dennis Frost 13. Dementia, tourism and leisure: making the visitor economy dementia-friendly - Joanne Connell and Stephen Page 14. Conclusion: Dementia emplaced - Andrew Clark, Richard Ward, Lyn Phillipson
£76.00
Bristol University Press Unpaid Care Policies in the UK
Book SynopsisThis book examines policies on unpaid care in the UK since the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act, questioning why, after decades of policies and strategies, unpaid care remains in a marginal position in the social care system and in society more broadly, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic.Table of Contents1. Introduction and background to unpaid care in the UK 2. Research and knowledge development on unpaid care in the UK 3. Policies to support unpaid carers 4. Policies into practice 5. Analysis of policies in context 6. The political and ethical dimensions of care 7. Conclusions
£77.39
Purdue University Press Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's
Book SynopsisThe beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition.Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer’s and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.
£19.76
Purdue University Press Changing Seasons: A Language Arts Curriculum for
Book SynopsisChanging Seasons: A Language Arts Curriculum for Healthy Aging is a language-based, interdisciplinary program that increases interaction and communication skills among older adults. Featuring simple step-by-step lesson plans and interactive activities, Changing Seasons is a practical guide for caregivers and health care professionals to ensure individuals sustain their quality of life as they age. Each activity reveals new, creative, and fun ways to encourage individuals to speak, think, and write, sparking imagination and engagement with others. This new revised edition recognizes the growing importance of technology in communication, and incorporates many lessons learned during pandemic isolation, as communication was often limited to screens. Included is a new chapter that incorporates eight lessons on utilizing videoconferencing platforms. Though technology may evolve, communication will remain key to a sense of community and companionship—whether in person or online. Changing Seasons provides a roadmap to promoting meaningful interactions.Table of Contents Foreword Preface to Revised Edition Acknowledgments About The Program Oral Language Written Language Technology Training Seasonal Activities Abstract Art Activities Appendices Glossary Resources
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Making of Ageing Policy: Theory and Practice
Book SynopsisDemographic changes transform societies and challenge existing institutional solutions and policies. The need for policies addressing these challenges has increasingly been put on the agenda. The Making of Ageing Policy analyzes these innovative policy ideas and practices at both the international and the national level.The book provides insights into the value basis and justifications of ageing policies, the potential for conflict and how policy ideas are embedded in institutional defense and advocacy for institutional change and reform. In terms of policy ideas the economically focused 'productive ageing' dominates, but the book finds instances where the broader 'active ageing' approach has gained a hold in policymaking. Ageing policy reforms within pensions and labour market policy include measures to make people extend their working life. In long-term care reforms abound, and implies changes in the responsibility of financing and provision but the patterns across countries differ substantially.The authors provide normative analysis of ageing policy ideas, divulge political conflicts and consensus on ageing policy, and contribute by describing and analyzing the changing institutional landscape of ageing politics and policies throughout Europe. It will prove insightful for academics and researchers in the field, but it will also appeal to practitioners who are increasingly dealing with demographic challenges across a wide number of policy sectors in their daily affairs.Contributors include: M. Doyle, Z. Drozdzak, R. Ervik, L. Foster, I. Helgøy, N. Kildal, G. Lamura, T.S. Lindén, M.G. Melchiorre, E. Nilssen, J. Perek-Bialas, A. Principi, A. Ruzik-Sierdzinska, C. Schiller, V. Timonen, K. Turek, A. WalkerTrade Review'This innovative book provides insightful analyses and critique of policy ideas and practices regarding the challenges and opportunities facing ageing European societies. Through pertinent case study examples, it elucidates the ideological and institutional factors that underlie policy responses in different European societies. It demonstrates the pivotal role of ideas and of international organisations in shaping the policy and practice landscape, and driving through key policy reforms in Europe. This edited book provides an invaluable resource for policy-makers, researchers and scholars interested in ageing, policy and the political process' --Sara Arber, University of Surrey UK'I would recommend this book to readers on its own merits as providing a solid and insightful analysis of ageing policies across a range of countries.' --Social Policy and AdministrationTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introducing Ageing Policy: Challenges, Ideas and Responses in Europe Rune Ervik and Tord Skogedal Lindén 2. Active Ageing: Rhetoric, Theory and Practice Alan Walker and Liam Foster 3. Ageing Policy Ideas in the Field of Health and Long-term Care. Comparing the EU, the OECD and the WHO Nanna Kildal and Even Nilssen 4. Powerless Observers? Policy-makers’ Views on the Inclusion of Older People’s Interest Organizations in the Ageing Policy Process in Ireland Martha Doyle and Virpi Timonen 5. Pension Policy Recommendations of Governmental Commissions in Norway, Denmark, Germany and the UK Tord Skogedal Lindén 6. Did the Transition to a Market Economy and EU Membership have an Impact on Active Ageing Policy in Poland? Anna Ruzik-Sierdzińska, Jolanta Perek-Białas and Konrad Turek 7. Catching up with the Pioneers – Germany’s New Activation Compromise Christof Schiller 8. Policy Paradigms and Ideological Frames in British and Norwegian Ageing Policy Processes Rune Ervik and Ingrid Helgøy 9. Ageing and Long-term Care in Poland and Italy: A Comparative Analysis Zuzanna Drożdżak, Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Jolanta Perek-Białas, Andrea Principi and Giovanni Lamura 10. Strategies to Meet Long-term Care Needs in Norway, the UK and Germany: A Changing Mix of Institutional Responsibility Rune Ervik, Ingrid Helgøy and Tord Skogedal Lindén 11. The Making of Ageing Policy: Framing, Conceptual Ambiguities and National Policy Developments Rune Ervik and Tord Skogedal Lindén Index
£111.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Innovation and Culture in Public Services: The
Book SynopsisThe authors have raised an important construct for all of us who work in the public sector regarding what underlies and directs the rapid advancement of technology solutions in developing and developed economies. . . DeMello and Furseth deserve credit for raising our awareness to the true driver behind the successful integration and acceptance of technology in this increasingly innovation-driven world: culture.'- from the Foreword, David A. Lindeman, Director CITRIS Health, University of California, Berkeley, Director, Center for Technology and Aging, USThere is a growing trend toward innovation in public services, and the integration of public and private entities in their delivery. This book aims to improve the ability to innovate successfully in large-scale public/private endeavors.The authors develop an underpinning theory of innovation, and extend it to address key issues in public/private collaboration. As an example, they explore the subject of independent living for seniors and persons with disabilities across four countries - the US, UK, Norway and Japan. The resulting model provides a vehicle for all major stakeholders to better understand the dynamics of innovation, which will in turn offer the opportunity to improve performance and successful adoption.This book will provide useful insight for students of innovation, public service planning and delivery, and health and social services. In addition, the original opinion research on residents of the four countries will prove interesting for students of sociology and medical anthropology.Trade Review‘The authors have raised an important construct for all of us who work in the public sector regarding what underlies and directs the rapid advancement of technology solutions in developing and developed economies. . . DeMello and Furseth deserve credit for raising our awareness to the true driver behind the successful integration and acceptance of technology in this increasingly innovation-driven world: culture.’ -- from the Foreword, David A. Lindeman, Director CITRIS Health, University of California, Berkeley, Director, Center for Technology and Aging, US'This book is a good reference for those interested in innovation economy, entrepreneurship opportunities, beside those working for government future foresight. It is a simple innovation reference for postgraduate researchers and partitions. It is also a reference for those interested in wellbeing, ageing economy and public services planning. ' -- Review of European StudiesTable of ContentsCONTENTS: Introduction PART I THE NEED FOR DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SERVICES 1. The Need for Disruptive Innovation in Public Services 2. Initial Framework PART II INDEPENDENT LIVING AND CULTURAL CONTEXT 3. In-Home Care Services for Independent Living 4. Cultural Context PART III AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF PUBLIC SERVICE INNOVATION 5. The Core Model: The Service Innovation Triangle PART IV: EVIDENCE BASE - CITIZEN OPINION 6. Citizen Opinion PART V: IMPLICATIONS FOR INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SERVICES 7. Implications for Innovation in Public Services Index
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Equinox Publishing Ltd What My Grandchildren Taught Me about Alzheimer's Disease
Book SynopsisHow does a polar bear pooping on a rug turn into a lesson on Alzheimer’s behaviors of paranoia and hallucinations? Or a pregnant aunt turn into a lesson about long-term care decisions? The innocent dialogue and anecdotes the author has recorded for years between her and her grandchildren serve as introductions – and lessons learned – to managing the daily responsibilities in Alzheimer’s care. These poignant stories and insightful perspectives offer a fresh approach in understanding the disease. Thought-provoking, humorous, and endearing, this book will have you experiencing the journey of Alzheimer’s disease in a most light-hearted and non-threatening way, so much so that you will hardly realize how much knowledge and how many skills you are acquiring along the way. From understanding the components of the disease, to discovering various ways to communicate, to coping with difficult behavioral expressions; from weaving through all the emotions experienced by the caregiver, to understanding person-centered care, to the importance of social engagement, and much more, this book is a vital and handy resource for anybody affected by Alzheimer’s disease.Table of ContentsFOREWORD PREFACE Chapter 1: A Year of Learning Everything; Years of Losing Everything Learned Chapter 2: “I Know EVERYTHING, NoNo!” Getting Educated about the Alzheimer's Disease Journey Chapter 3: “It's Not A Hamburger Without a Bun” Getting the Correct Alzheimer's Diagnosis Chapter 4: “I'm Pretty Good” - The Practice of Caregiving Chapter 5: “Is That a Horsie in Your Hand?” Communication and Listening Skills Chapter 6: “LIAR, LIAR!” When What They Say Hurts Chapter 7: “The Polar Bear Poops on the Rug” Paranoia and Hallucinations Chapter 8: “You Gotta Sleep With Your Friend” Alzheimer's Sleep, Sundowning and Wandering Patterns Chapter 9: “I Don’t Take a Bottle” Agitation and Aggression & Person-centered Alzheimer's Care Chapter 10: “Let's Dance, YaYa!” The Importance of Activities for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 11: “It’s Their Business" - Dignity and Respect and the Dining Experience Chapter 12: And Then There's Collin's little sister, Brynn The Decision for Long-Term Care Chapter 13: “You Should Be Spending More Time with Me” Overcoming Guilt (and other emotions of caregiving Chapter 14: “Needing a Little Something More” Respite Care and Alzheimer's Chapter 15: “Did the Horses Do Something Wrong?” Environment Matters in Alzheimer's Care Chapter 16: “God Never Prays Back” Spirituality: God IS "Praying back" with the Individual with Alzheimer's Chapter 17: “Mommy Will be Back!” Necessary Attachments and Detaching Chapter 18: “It Doesn't Work That Way” There’s a Fixer in all of us! Chapter 19: “There's More to Alabama than Football!” Looking at the Person with Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 20: “After Everything I've Done for You...” A thank-less job Chapter 21: “A Funeral is a Really Sad Party!” The dual experiences of Alzheimer's disease and death Chapter 22: “THIS IS ME!” - The Greatest Showmen are Individuals & Caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s Disease Chapter 23: “You Gotta Use Your Brain!” Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 24: “Life is Unfair!” - The Injustices of Alzheimer’s disease Chapter 25: “What's Next, Daddy?” The Future of Alzheimer's disease Epilogue
£45.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Healthcare and Elderly Care in Europe:
Book SynopsisGiven growing caseloads, limited funding and staff shortages, the need for coordination in healthcare and elderly care is at an all-time high. This timely book conducts a cross-national analysis of coordination problems in healthcare and long-term care systems, providing novel insights on how to improve the lives of the elderly.This book focuses on four European welfare states with well-developed healthcare and long-term care systems: Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland. It examines the two critical interfaces of the transition from hospital care to home care and integrated home care arrangements. Using empirical data and extensive interviews with major stakeholder organisations, the authors identify best practice examples of healthcare and long-term coordination. The book ultimately considers both professional-level and system-level coordination problems, suggesting original solutions in financing reform, institutionalisation, and academisation.Healthcare and Elderly Care in Europe will be a fascinating read for scholars and students interested in health policy, long-term care, the sociology of health, welfare states and comparative public policy. It will also be a valuable guide for policymakers seeking to design effective healthcare and long-term care systems.Trade Review‘This book focuses on a very important yet understudied topic: how to improve the living conditions of frail older people through better coordination between healthcare and elderly care systems. The volume analyses the coordination problems in Continental European countries and puts forward very interesting proposals for solutions. The book is a necessary read for those studying long-term care systems.’ -- Emmanuele Pavolini, University of Macerata, Italy‘Coordination in service delivery is important for individual well-being and a great challenge for contemporary systems of care. This book provides an insightful and theoretically grounded comparative analysis of coordination problems in long-term care, as well as a great variety of concrete solutions to overcome the most challenging obstacles for effective coordination.’ -- Kenneth Nelson, Stockholm University, Sweden‘Clearly written and well-researched, this book applies a compelling actor-centric and institutionalist framework to analyze and compare coordination problems between healthcare and elderly care systems in four European countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland. Students of health policy governance should learn a great deal from reading this excellent book.’ -- Daniel Béland, McGill University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Healthcare and elderly care in Europe: an introduction 2. Theory: institutions and actors 3. Data and methods: interviews with stakeholder organizations 4. Germany: social insurance with a divide between healthcare and long-term care 5. The Netherlands: institutional fragmentation in a patient-centered system 6. Sweden: regional and local autonomy 7. Switzerland: merits and downsides of medical dominance 8. Professional-level problems: staff shortage, divided responsibilities, or missing communication? 9. System-level coordination problems: impact of the institutional structure 10. Conclusion: coordination requires financing reform, institutionalization, and academization References Index
£80.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Care Homes in a Turbulent Era: Do They Have A
Book SynopsisThis thoughtful book provides a refreshing, comparative perspective on the future of care homes in our post-pandemic world. Building on more than a decade of collaborative international and interdisciplinary research in Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the US, it employs a feminist political economy framework to address the key challenges facing care homes in this turbulent era.With particular attention to lessons learned in Canada, Sweden, and Norway, the contributing authors argue that publicly-funded care homes remain critical to care arrangements but require policy and practice transformations to produce equitable and supportive conditions. Attentive to the specific contexts and tensions that shape care, chapters address key questions about care home quality and labour in relation to gender, race, ethnicity, religion and class. The book analyses the physical and social boundaries that set the conditions for quality of life and care, moving beyond the minimum to explain how nursing homes can provide joy.Offering alternative approaches to the complex challenges facing this vital public service, this book will be a key reference for students and scholars of health policy, comparative social policy and social work. Its integration of statistical, policy and practice analysis with ethnographic research will prove invaluable to those concerned with long-term care policy and practice.Trade Review‘Unmissable for all who plan, study or experience later life care. Based on meticulous research, the book offers crucial insights into life in care homes for residents, families and workers – and many ideas for improvement. Never flinching from big questions – home ownership, residents’ rights, communication challenges – its scope includes exciting new thinking about diversity, difference, accountability and joy.’ -- Sue Yeandle, University of Sheffield, UK‘Care homes are not entities of the past, but of the future. Based on extensive research from Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the UK and the US, this excellent book shows what it takes to allow people who live or work in care homes not just to survive but to thrive.’ -- Teppo Kröger, University of Jyväskylä, FinlandTable of ContentsContents: 1 Care homes in crisis: promising ways forward 1 Pat Armstrong and Susan Braedley 2 Piercing the corporate veil: nursing home ownership in turbulent times 19 Hugh Armstrong 3 What’s critical to care? 34 Pat Armstrong, Jacqueline Choiniere, Charlene Harrington, and Marta Szebehely 4 The crisis in the nursing home labour force: where is the political will? 50 Pat Armstrong, Frode F. Jacobsen, Monique Lanoix, and Marta Szebehely 5 Negotiating internal and external boundaries of nursing homes during Covid-19: a case study from Norway 67 Gudmund Ågotnes and Frode F. Jacobsen 6 Are safer, welcoming care homes possible? Considering physical environments 82 Susan Braedley and Pat Armstrong 7 Family members and nursing home care: lessons from Ontario and Sweden during Covid-19 99 Ruth Lowndes, Jacqueline Choiniere, and Petra Ulmanen 8 Equity and diversity in nursing home care: lessons from Canada and Sweden 117 Prince Owusu, Susan Braedley, and Palle Storm 9 Regulation and accountability in the care home sector: expert commentaries 137 Albert Banerjee, Hugh Armstrong, Pat Armstrong, Frode F. Jacobsen, Charlene Harrington, and James Struthers 10 Making joy possible in care home policies and practices 151 Susan Braedley, Pat Armstrong, and Janna Klostermann Index 169
£85.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Migration and Ageing
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Handbook explores the fundamental concepts surrounding the ageing-migration nexus. It is indispensable reading, presenting interdisciplinary research to investigate the unique experiences of older migrants, migrant eldercare workers and older people left behind.Illustrating the various contemporary topics of study used to explore the connections between migration and ageing, the Handbook discusses how the research interest surrounding this interrelation has developed. Chapters explore two central factors that have influenced the ageing-migration nexus, namely population ageing and the globalization of international migration. It aptly draws attention to conclusions drawn from already completed research ventures, before considering what research still needs to be conducted.This innovative Handbook will be an ideal resource for researchers and practitioners aiming to familiarize themselves with the field. It will also be beneficial for more experienced researchers studying topics such as migration, welfare states and social gerontology, as well as academics looking to become more informed on the connections between migration and ageing.Trade Review‘The Handbook on Migration and Ageing represents a comprehensive overview of one of the major social and public policy issues of our time. It offers both a detailed conceptual framework for understanding the relationship between migration and ageing, as well as a state-of-the-art survey of empirical research. A major virtue of the Handbook is demonstrating the diversity of migrants and the migration experience, ranging over a wide variety of subjects and themes. It represents a major editorial achievement and will be a key reference work for academics, policymakers and practitioners alike.’ -- Chris Phillipson, University of Manchester, UK‘In this ambitious and wide-ranging collection, the authors advance understandings at the nexus of ageing and migration by bringing together cutting-edge conceptual and empirical work. This book will be an invaluable resource to researchers across many disciplines and geographical regions.’ -- Louise Ryan, London Metropolitan University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvii 1 Migration and ageing: the nexus and its backdrop 1 Sandra Torres and Alistair Hunter PART I CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS 2 The life course and migration: the social position of ageing 14 Stephen Katz and Amanda Grenier 3 Intergenerational relations 25 Ken Chih-Yan Sun 4 Retirement 35 Marion Repetti 5 Ethnicity and race 45 Sandra Torres 6 Super-diversity and intersectionality 57 Ruxandra Oana Ciobanu 7 Welfare/migration regimes and care chains 67 Majella Kilkey 8 Integration and transnationalism 76 Claudio Bolzman 9 Social exclusion 87 Hanna MacInnes and Kieran Walsh 10 Ageing in place 98 Dora Sampaio and Katie Walsh 11 Racialization and racism 107 Sandra Torres 12 Dying and death 118 Eva Soom Ammann PART II CATEGORIES AT THE INTERSECTION OF MIGRATION AND AGEING 13 Internal migrants: movers and stayers 129 Herbert C. Northcott 14 The relationship between migration intensity and age 138 Philip Rees 15 Older refugees and internally displaced people 151 Alistair Hunter and Anita Böcker 16 Ageing international labour migrants 162 Anika Liversage 17 International retirement migrants 172 Russell King and Eralba Cela 18 Return and circular migration in later life 183 Alistair Hunter 19 Family reunification migrants and the Zero Generation 196 Mihaela Nedelcu 20 Left-behind older people 207 Audrey Lenoël 21 Migrant eldercare workers 217 Megha Amrith PART III SCHOLARSHIP FOCUSING ON AGENCY AND VULNERABILITIES 22 Older migrants and self-realization projects 229 Aija Lulle and Russell King 23 Older migrants and socio-economic inequalities 241 Zoya Gubernskaya and Tsveta Dobreva 24 Older migrants, health and well-being 251 Eralba Cela and Elisa Barbiano di Belgiojoso 25 Older migrants and mortality 260 Matthew Wallace 26 Social relations and older migrants 271 Kristine J. Ajrouch, Toni C. Antonucci and Rita Xiaochen Hu 27 Older migrants as transmitters of values and culture 280 Isabelle Albert 28 Loneliness among older migrants 290 Tineke Fokkema 29 Older migrants and dementia 301 Ingrid Hellström 30 Older migrants and access and usage of care 311 Karen M. Kobayashi and Mushira M. Khan 31 Older migrants and care recipiency 322 Vincent Horn 32 Older migrants’ use of information and communication technologies 333 Raelene Wilding Index
£185.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Political Economy of Ageing and Later Life:
Book SynopsisThis timely research review highlights the most important and influential articles and papers on ageing and later life of the past half century. The authors examine policy creation and implementation, practice and critical gerontology including both feminist and international perspectives. The work provides a critical perspective on the field and will be of immense assistance to anyone looking to understand the consequences of our ageing population on society.Trade Review'A seminal work of scholarship, The Political Economy of Ageing and Later Life: Critical Perspectives is highly recommended for academic library collections.' -- The Midwest Book Review‘This is a book to make us all stop and think. It is an important review from key authors highlighting how critical gerontology is essential to our understanding of the ageing world challenging mainstream thinking that reduces ageing to an individualised problem of dependency. It recognises the importance of diversity and how trends in social policy can underpin social exclusion for people as they age. The authors reflect truly international perspectives that are essential to present day discussions.’ -- Sheila Peace, The Open University, UK‘The kind of pension, social care and health policies that underpin equal access to a good old age have never been under greater threat. Hence, it is excellent timing that Walker and Foster have pulled together key contributions to the political economy of old age over the last 35 years in such a well edited volume. This is a ‘must get hold of’ for social gerontologists.’ -- Robin Means, University of the West of England, UKTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Liam Foster and Alan Walker PART I BREAKING NEW GROUND 1. Peter Townsend (1981), ‘The Structured Dependency of the Elderly: A Creation of Social Policy in the Twentieth Century’ 2. Alan Walker (1980), ‘The Social Creation of Poverty and Dependency in Old Age’ 3. Alan Walker (1981), ‘Towards a Political Economy of Old Age’ 4. Carroll L. Estes (2001), 'Political Economy of Aging: A Theoretical Framework' 5. Anne-Marie Guillemard (1983), ‘The Making of Old Age Policy in France: Points of Debate, Issues at Stake, Underlying Social Relations’ 6. Chris Phillipson (1982), ‘The Emergence of Retirement’ 7. Jill Quadagno and Jennifer Reid (1999), ‘The Political Economy Perspective in Aging’ PART II POLICY, PRACTICE AND CRITICAL GERONTOLOGY 8. William Graebner (1980), ‘Retirement and the Origins of Age Discrimination’ 9. Chris Phillipson (1998), ‘The Development of Critical Gerontology’ 10. Carroll L. Estes, Karen W. Linkins and Elizabeth A. Binney (2001), 'Critical Perspectives on Aging' 11. Meredith Minkler (1996), ‘Critical Perspectives on Ageing: New Challenges for Gerontology’ 12. Alan Walker (1999), ‘Political Policy and Theories of Aging: Constructing and Reconstructing Old Age’ 13. Chris Phillipson (1983), ‘The State, the Economy and Retirement’ 14. Debra Street and Jill Quadagno (1993), ‘The State, the Elderly, and the Intergenerational Contract: Toward a New Political Economy of Aging’ 15. Carroll L. Estes (1986), ‘The Aging Enterprise: In Whose Interests?’ 16. Chris Phillipson (2010), ‘Active Ageing and Universities: Engaging Older Learners’ 17. Gail Wilson (1997), ‘A Postmodern Approach to Structured Dependency Theory’ 18. Jaber F. Gubrium and J. Brandon Wallace (1990), ‘Who Theorises Age?’ 19. Chris Phillipson (2008), ‘Authoring Aging: Personal and Social Constructions’ 20. Jason L. Powell and Jon Hendricks (2009), ‘The Sociological Construction of Ageing: Lessons for Theorising’ 21. Chris Gilleard and Paul Higgs (2002), ‘The Third Age: Class, Cohort or Generation?’ PART III FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES 22. Cherry Russell (1987), ‘Ageing as a Feminist Issue’ 23. Mike Bury (1995), ‘Ageing, Gender and Sociological Theory’ 24. Tony Maltby (1994), ‘Patriarchy, Dependency and ‘Societal’ Policy’, in Women and Pensions in Britain and Hungary’ 25. Leopold Rosenmayr and Eva Köckeis (1963), ‘Propositions for a Sociological Theory of Ageing and the Family’ 26. Jo Harrison (1983), ‘Women and Ageing: Experience and Implications’ 27. Julie Ann McMullin (2000), ‘Diversity and the State of Sociological Aging Theory’ PART IV INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES 28. Alan Walker (1990), ‘The Economic ‘Burden’ of Ageing and the Prospect of Intergenerational Conflict’ 29. Alan Walker and Bob Deacon (2003), ‘Economic Globalization and Policies on Aging’ 30. Carroll L. Estes and Chris Phillipson (2002), ‘The Globalization of Capital, the Welfare State, and Old Age Policy’
£284.00
Inter-Varsity Press A Time to Care: Loving Your Elderly Parents
Book SynopsisSo you're now a carer. Your elderly parents need you as never before. Nobody's ever trained you for what comes next, yet you re the unofficial project manager. Emily Ackerman looks at practical and emotional issues like finding time, coping with pressure, the sandwich generation, cutting apron-strings, memory loss and caring from a distance. Underpinning it all is helpful advice from the Bible, for isn't it God who calls us to honour and care for our parents? The author shares generously and sometimes humorously from her own experience, acting as a wise, sure-footed and sensitive guide. This book will be useful to all who care for elderly relatives. You are not alone!
£14.23
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Regulating Aged Care: Ritualism and the New
Book SynopsisThis book is a major contribution to regulatory theory from three members of the world-class regulatory research group based in Australia. It marks a new development in responsive regulatory theory in which a strengths-based pyramid complements the regulatory pyramid.The authors compare the accomplishments of nursing home regulation in the US, the UK and Australia during the last 20 years and in a longer historical perspective. They find that gaming and ritualism, rather than defiance of regulators, are the greatest challenges for improving safety and quality of life for the elderly in care homes. Regulating Aged Care shows how good regulation and caring professionalism can transcend ritualism. Better regulation is found to be as much about encouragement to expand strengths as incentives to fix problems. The book is underpinned by one of the most ambitious, sustained qualitative and quantitative data collections in both the regulatory literature and the aged care literature. This study provides an impressive evidence base for both theory development and reassessment of policy and practitioner responses in the field.The book will find its readership amongst regulatory scholars in political science, law, socio-legal studies, sociology, economics and public policy. Gerontology and health care scholars and professionals will also find much to reflect upon in the book.Trade Review‘Regulating Aged Care is a significant achievement and addresses areas of personal caring which do not usually receive attention. [It] is an important book which draws attention to the central problems of providing care for large numbers of vulnerable people. . . [it] should be required reading on undergraduate and postgraduate courses relating to applied social science, health and medical sociology.' -- Alison M. Ball, Sociology'This book provides an impressive evidence base for both theory development and reassessment of policy and practitioner responses in the field.' -- International Social Security Review'They have given us a fascinating case study here, rich in detail, and masterfully interpreted against the backdrop of evolving regulatory strategy. It is rare indeed to find this depth of analysis made accessible, laced throughout with humanity, compassion, and humor.' -- Malcolm Sparrow, Harvard University, US'This book offers an intelligent and insightful account of the development of nursing home regulation in three countries - England, the USA and Australia. But, more than that, it intertwines theory and more than a decade of empirical work to provide a telling and sophisticated explanation of why and how good regulatory intentions often go awry, and what can be done to create systems of regulation which really work to produce improvement.' -- Kieran Walshe, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Nursing Home Inspection Observed 1. History of Nursing Home Regulation 2. US Nursing Home Regulation 3. The Disciplinary Society and its Enemies 4. American Regulatory Strategies 5. English Nursing Home Regulation 6. Australian Nursing Home Regulation Part II: Rethinking Regulation and Governance 7. Dimensions of Ritualism 8. Market Ritualism 9. Transcending Ritualism 10. The New Pyramid References Index
£120.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Home Care for Ageing Populations: A Comparative
Book SynopsisThis book presents an up-to-date comparative analysis of domiciliary care policies for the older populations of Denmark, the United States and Germany with a particular focus on similarities and differences between these care regimes. The authors extend their discussions to include issues of welfare state classification, the changing role of the state as the provider of social care services, the recommodification of the care labour force and the increased emphasis placed on both informal care-giving and consumer power. The book makes an important contribution to the debate about the future care of older people and provides an informative and insightful analysis of the provision of publicly funded domiciliary care services from a cross-national perspective.Home Care for Ageing Populations will be of particular interest to academics working in the fields of social policy, social care, gerontology and public/employment policy and will prove a useful source for researchers conducting comparative analysis of social care systems. It will also be of interest to those within the community services / social care arena and public servants responsible for the coordination and delivery of homecare systems, as well as social workers, general practitioners, occupational therapists, and a host of other specialist staff working with older people.Trade Review'In a world where there is little doubt that the demand for formal care services is set to increase significantly, this book is a timely addition to the literature of ageing in place, comparing home care delivery policies and services for ageing populations in three different countries - Denmark, Germany, and the state of California in the USA. . . it will be of particular interest to gerontologist, to those who provide direct care to the elderly, and disabled, and to those directly involved in social policy development in any country attempting to put together effective home care support for those who need it.' -- Jennifer Bowerman, International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Incorporating Leadership in Health Services'At a time when the desire to "age in place" has emerged as a rallying cry among elderly and disabled adults and their advocates, this book provides an important new analysis of the ways in which three countries are facing the challenge of assuring the adequacy and quality of in-home care. Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, the book examines the ways in which home care is organized, financed, and delivered in Denmark, Germany, and the United States, countries that represent three different types of long-term care systems.' -- Andrew Scharlach, University of California, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Exploring the Complex Worlds of Domiciliary Care 2. Setting the Scene: The Context for Domiciliary Care in the Three Countries 3. Formal Domiciliary Care in Denmark 4. Formal Domiciliary Care in the United States 5. Formal Domiciliary Care in Germany 6. Delivery of Home Care: Observation of Services on the Ground 7. Comparing Domiciliary Care Policies: Similarities, Differences and Innovations 8. Conclusion: The Future of Domiciliary Care Bibliography Index
£90.00
Policy Press Community and ageing: Maintaining quality of life
Book SynopsisSpecialist forms of housing with care are becoming increasingly popular in the United Kingdom, largely as a result of the ageing of the population and the relative wealth of the latest generation of older people. Retirement villages and extra care housing are two models of provision that have seen particularly spectacular growth. This is partly because in many ways they are perceived to promote government agendas for increasing independence and wellbeing for older people. They also aim to meet older people's aspirations for a good quality of life in their retirement years and to live somewhere they feel they belong. Many such housing developments are marketed as 'communities of like minded people', offering security, peace of mind, a range of facilities and new opportunities for friendship and social interaction. This important book investigates changing concepts and experiences of community across the lifecourse and into older age and how they play out in housing with care settings. An overview of how the housing with care sector has developed, both in the UK and internationally, is provided. The book emphasizes the central importance of a sense of community for older people's quality of life and explores the impact of a range of factors including social networks, inclusive activities, diversity and the built environment. The book will be of particular interest to students in the fields of gerontology, social policy, housing, planning, the built environment and community development. It will also appeal to academics, policy makers, practitioners, service providers and researchers, both in the UK and other countries with similar housing with care options, including the USA, Australia and New Zealand.Trade Review"...this book is an informative reference on the contemporary state of housing with care and its policy and regulatory context in the United Kingdom." Catherine Hagan Hennessy in The Gerontologist, June 2010"This is a highly useful book. It provides much food for thought. It will be valuable to a range of audiences – students, those in academia, those who are considering their own housing choices as they grow older, as well as those people and organisations who are reflecting on the type of provision they might want to offer." International Journal of Housing Policy"Where people choose to live, and how they will be cared for in later life, are issues affecting everyone in the 21st century. This important and timely book provides a lucid, jargon-free discussion of how important 'community' is to older people - and how this plays out in the now rapid expansion of retirement villages and extra-care housing. It will be essential reading for students, practitioners and policy makers, as well as for socially committed developers of such environments." Miriam Bernard, University of Keele"This important book successfully pulls together the emergent literature on housing with care for older people and goes on to draw out the key issues for the future." Robin Means, University of the West of EnglandTable of ContentsIntroduction; What is community?; Community and ageing; Housing with care communities in the UK; An international perspective on retirement villages; Promoting a sense of community in housing with care settings; Diversity, community and social interaction; Changing communities and older people; Conclusion.
£28.49
Policy Press Community and ageing: Maintaining quality of life
Book SynopsisSpecialist forms of housing with care are becoming increasingly popular in the United Kingdom, largely as a result of the ageing of the population and the relative wealth of the latest generation of older people. Retirement villages and extra care housing are two models of provision that have seen particularly spectacular growth. This is partly because in many ways they are perceived to promote government agendas for increasing independence and wellbeing for older people. They also aim to meet older people's aspirations for a good quality of life in their retirement years and to live somewhere they feel they belong. Many such housing developments are marketed as 'communities of like minded people', offering security, peace of mind, a range of facilities and new opportunities for friendship and social interaction. This important book investigates changing concepts and experiences of community across the lifecourse and into older age and how they play out in housing with care settings. An overview of how the housing with care sector has developed, both in the UK and internationally, is provided. The book emphasizes the central importance of a sense of community for older people's quality of life and explores the impact of a range of factors including social networks, inclusive activities, diversity and the built environment. The book will be of particular interest to students in the fields of gerontology, social policy, housing, planning, the built environment and community development. It will also appeal to academics, policy makers, practitioners, service providers and researchers, both in the UK and other countries with similar housing with care options, including the USA, Australia and New Zealand.Trade Review"...this book is an informative reference on the contemporary state of housing with care and its policy and regulatory context in the United Kingdom." Catherine Hagan Hennessy in The Gerontologist, June 2010"This is a highly useful book. It provides much food for thought. It will be valuable to a range of audiences – students, those in academia, those who are considering their own housing choices as they grow older, as well as those people and organisations who are reflecting on the type of provision they might want to offer." International Journal of Housing Policy"Where people choose to live, and how they will be cared for in later life, are issues affecting everyone in the 21st century. This important and timely book provides a lucid, jargon-free discussion of how important 'community' is to older people - and how this plays out in the now rapid expansion of retirement villages and extra-care housing. It will be essential reading for students, practitioners and policy makers, as well as for socially committed developers of such environments." Miriam Bernard, University of Keele"This important book successfully pulls together the emergent literature on housing with care for older people and goes on to draw out the key issues for the future." Robin Means, University of the West of EnglandTable of ContentsIntroduction; What is community?; Community and ageing; Housing with care communities in the UK; An international perspective on retirement villages; Promoting a sense of community in housing with care settings; Diversity, community and social interaction; Changing communities and older people; Conclusion.
£75.99
Bristol University Press Ageing, health and care
Book SynopsisThe ageing of the population has enormous implications for the provision of, and access to, health care. Christina Victor's important textbook provides comprehensive overview of the experiences of older people, chapters on physical health, mental health, disability and lifestyle, a thesis of current policy developments, the key debates on the future health of elders and an international, up-to-date perspective. Written by a leader in the field, the book covers key questions such as the fitness of future older people, the widening inequalities in their health and whether health in old age is related to habits and behaviour in earlier life.Trade Review"An extremely insightful and thought-provoking book, presenting a wide range of relevant issues for consideration to help the reader more fully appreciate the helath and social care dynamics of ageing." Richard Bryant-Jefferies, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust"As a text that can be read as a whole or picked off in chunks, this is a good primer in the gerontological library." Age & Ageing"A comprehensive overview of the key questions concerning healthy ageing ... this book is ideal for professionals and academics who have not previously worked on the subject and want to get a first introduction." International Journal of Integrated Care"[Ageing, health and care] offers an excellent in-depth examination of the health of the elderly in Great Britain with some international comparisons." International Journal of Ageing and Later LifeTable of ContentsIntroduction: perspectives on ageing, health and care; Introduction to the key concepts; Health and mortality; Chronic disease and disability; Mental health and psychological well-being; Consumption and health; Responding to needs: provision and utilisation of services; Health in the future.
£25.64
