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Maintaining dignity in later life
— a longitudinal qualitative study of older people's experiences of support and care | | Author(s) | Liz Lloyd, Michael Calman, Ailsa Cameron |
| Corporate Author | School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol; New Dynamics of Ageing Programme - NDA |
| Publisher | New Dynamics of Ageing - NDA, Sheffield, 2011 |
| Pages | 4 pp (NDA Findings 8) |
| Source | NDA Research Programme, Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, Elmfield, Northumberland Road, Sheffield S10 2TU. www.newdynamics.group.shef.ac.uk |
| Keywords | Ill health ; Health services ; Management [care] ; Rights [elderly] ; Longitudinal surveys ; Qualitative Studies ; Research Reviews. |
| Annotation | Dignity is a complex concept, understood in different ways and often most clearly when under threat. In later life health problems can be complex and life-threatening and lead to a loss of independence, identity and dignity. In these circumstances the support and care of others becomes crucial, increasingly so towards the end of life. This study explored the experiences of 34 older people whose health problems created a need for support and care. They were asked about the changes occurring in their everyday lives and whether they felt the help they received promoted or undermined their dignity. Their accounts highlight the ways in which older people adapt to a growing need for help whilst also striving to maintain their independence. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-120914205 P |
| Classmark | CH: L: QA: IKR: 3J: 3DP: 3A:6KC * |
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