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Storytelling reveals the active, positive lives of centenarians
Author(s)	Tina Koch
Journal title	Nursing Older People, vol 22, no 8, October 2010
Pages	pp 31-36
Source	http://www.nursingolderpeople.co.uk
Keywords	Centenarians ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Life satisfaction ; Interviewing.
Annotation	The study aimed to present alternative stories of ageing that countered the prevailing negative stereotypes of older people by interviewing centenarians about their lives. Sixteen healthy UK centenarian volunteers were interviewed in their places of residence. The participants talked about living as independently as possible, their continuing growth and development and their ongoing close relationships. Difficulties and loss were considered to be `part of life' indicated by comments such as: `accept whatever life brings', `just plod on', `do whatever you can to make things better and then move on'. In conclusion the centenarians presented a positive picture of ageing which counteracts negative stereotypes. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-110303005 A
Classmark	BBT: TOB: DB: F:5HH: 3DL
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