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Improving later life
— vulnerability and resilience in older people | | Author(s) | Susan Davidson, Phil Rossall |
| Corporate Author | Age UK |
| Publisher | Age UK, London, [ 2015 ] |
| Pages | 86 pp |
| Source | Age UK, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Website: www.ageuk.org.uk |
| Keywords | Ill health ; Physical disabilities ; Poor elderly ; Needs [elderly] ; Social inclusion ; Well being ; Neighbourhoods, communities etc ; Informal care. |
| Annotation | Eminent gerontologists present their observations on the key aspects of vulnerability in later life in respect of: social engagement; resources (financial, housing and age-friendly neighbourhoods); health and disability; cognitive and mental health; and cross-cutting themes (including carers and resilience). Among suggestions made is that, in general, we can all adopt a holistic view of all kinds of vulnerability in later life as the main focus, rather concentrating on parts of the problem or parts of the body. Also recommended are: making better use of the research evidence to identify problems earlier and to target resources; concentrating more on combating the effects of neighbourhood deprivation; working towards providing an age-friendly environment; facilitating home adaptations, aids and a better range of housing options; and rooting out ageism among professionals and society in general. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-171222002 B |
| Classmark | CH: BN: F:W6: IK: RNA: D:F:5HH: RH: P6 |
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