Age and dignity : working with older people

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書誌事項

Age and dignity : working with older people

Neil Thompson

Arena, c1995

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-139) and index

内容説明・目次

巻冊次

: hbk ISBN 9781857422504

内容説明

A blend of theory and practice to help staff in the caring professions achieve high standards of practice in their dealings with older people.
巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9781857422511

内容説明

This study makes extensive use of the critique of ageism, applying this to a range of contexts in which professionals are engaged. It highlights the extent to which traditional work with older people has tended to neglect the impact of ageism on the lives of older people.

目次

  • Part 1 Understanding ageism: what is ageism?
  • ageism and oppression
  • developing anti-ageist practice. Part 2 The ageing process
  • the physical dimension
  • the psycological dimension
  • the social construction of old age
  • the political dimension
  • the ontology of old age. Part 3 The policy context: the policy process
  • the welfare state
  • The National Health Service Act 1946
  • The National Assistance Act 1948
  • The Mental Health Act 1983
  • disability legislation
  • protection of interests
  • community care. Part 4 Dealing with difficulties: internalized opprssion
  • depression
  • communication difficulties
  • elder abuse
  • disability and disabling illnesses
  • incontinence
  • aggression. Part 5 The professional task
  • care management
  • assessment
  • counselling
  • advocacy and mediation
  • creative methods. Part 6 The challenge of dementia: what is dementia?
  • types of dementia
  • diagnosis and prognosis
  • the experience of dementia
  • principles of good practice. Part 7 Caring for the carers: who are the carers?
  • the pressures of caring
  • the needs of carers
  • supporting carers. Part 8 Conclusion: developing an anti-ageist practice.

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