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From positive ageing to positive living
— a changing perspective from the Beth Johnson Foundation | | Author(s) | Lynne Marie Wealleans |
| Journal title | Working With Older People, vol 19, no 4, 2015 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2015 |
| Pages | pp 165-169 |
| Source | www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/wwop.htm |
| Keywords | Well being ; Good Health ; Attitude ; Projects. |
| Annotation | This paper reports on learning from the Positive Ageing and Positive Living projects of the Beth Johnson Foundation (BJF). The content for this case study was drawn from evidence gathering activities with different generations of older people, with key stakeholders, commissioners and policy makers. This was supported by analysis of information and research on the subjects of positive and active ageing. The case study makes some recommendations, based on practice, that support a change in the dialogue around ageing, from positive ageing to positive living. It promotes a multi-generational approach to the co-design of services; and it supports prevention, health promotion and appropriate interventions which are not based on age. It also promotes ageing as a "natural" part of the life course; challenges negative stereotypes around ageing; and ensures accessible, inclusive and quality services. The case study also addresses some of the issues around the language used and the culture around ageing, which will contribute to a more forward thinking approach. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160115202 A |
| Classmark | D:F:5HH: CD: DP: 3E |
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