Description

This book examines the growing importance of positive psychology and its connection to later life.
  • Applies Social Role Valorisation (SVR) principles to care of older people, particularly those with seriously disabling conditions such as dementia, stroke, and multiple health problems
  • Provides a comprehensive body of positive principles and practical approaches for those who care for older people
  • Examines the impact of the devaluation of older people’s lives in the context of societies dependent on technology
  • Demonstrates how more age-inclusive societies and open awareness of later-life issues are fundamental to strong communities, as well as to personal happiness and resilience

Valuing Older People: Positive Psychological Practice

Product form

£37.95

Includes FREE delivery
Usually despatched within 5 days
Paperback / softback by Elspeth Stirling

1 in stock

Short Description:

This book examines the growing importance of positive psychology and its connection to later life. Applies Social Role Valorisation (SVR)... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 13/04/2010
    ISBN13: 9780470683347, 978-0470683347
    ISBN10: 0470683341

    Number of Pages: 224

    Description

    This book examines the growing importance of positive psychology and its connection to later life.
    • Applies Social Role Valorisation (SVR) principles to care of older people, particularly those with seriously disabling conditions such as dementia, stroke, and multiple health problems
    • Provides a comprehensive body of positive principles and practical approaches for those who care for older people
    • Examines the impact of the devaluation of older people’s lives in the context of societies dependent on technology
    • Demonstrates how more age-inclusive societies and open awareness of later-life issues are fundamental to strong communities, as well as to personal happiness and resilience

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl,

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account