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| Ageing, health and care | | Author(s) | Christina R Victor |
| Publisher | Policy Press, Bristol, 2010 |
| Pages | 224 pp (Ageing and the lifecourse series) |
| Source | The Policy Press, University of Bristol, Fourth Floor, Beacon House, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1QU. http://www.policypress.org.uk |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Health [elderly] ; Mental health [elderly] ; Services ; Health services. |
| Annotation | Health is examined from a range of perspectives, starting with the demographic context, consideration of health and illness in old age, and how old age is defined. Chapters 2 and 3 consider the different aspects of physical health in old age, along with evidence of the "all old people are ill or unhealthy" stereotype. Also considered is the use of key epidemiological terms such as incidence, prevalence, mortality and morbidity. In Chapter 4, on mental health in later life, it is argued that while dementia and cognitive impairment are important, issues around depression and suicide are of equal importance. In Chapter 5, on issues around health and lifestyle, discusses not only diet and exercise, but also "anti-ageing" medicine and the "long history of trying to live longer". Health and social care provision for later life and the relationship with the care and support provided by family and friends are considered in Chapter 6. Lastly, Chapter 7 looks forward to the likely health experiences of the next generation of older people along with the globalisation of ageing. In each chapter, the author highlights key definitions of terms in gerontology, and offers suggestions for further learning activities, further reading and useful websites. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100706505 B |
| Classmark | BG: CC: D: I: L |
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