This comprehensive text focuses on the social contexts of ageing, looking at the diversity of ageing and older people, and at different factors that are important to experiences of old age and ageing. It includes key chapters on:
theoretical and methodological bases for the study of ageing
demographic context of the 'ageing' population
health and illness
family and social networks
formal and informal care and other services for older people.
Providing an invaluable introduction to the major issues involved in the study of...
This comprehensive text focuses on the social contexts of ageing, looking at the diversity of ageing and older people, and at different factors tha...
Why do some people live to an advanced old age while others do not? And what does old age really mean in modern society?
Gerontology is a multi-disciplinary science concerned with the study of aging, which integrates biological, psychological and social study. This book focuses on the social contexts of aging, looking at the diversity of aging and older people, and at different factors that are important to experiences of old age and aging.
This comprehensive text includes chapters on: · theoretical and methodological bases for...
Why do some people live to an advanced old age while others do not? And what does old age really mean in modern society?
The shift of services from acute hospitals to general practice requires clinicians to become actively involved in the process of change. This book sets out to demonstrate that with careful planning, implementation and evaluation of this process, problems can be avoided and the quality of service enhanced. The authors demonstrate a clear understanding of the practical issues involved and their evident enthusiasm for the opportunities now available will stimulate innovation in hospital staff, the health care team in general practice and NHS managers responsible for the delivery of a more...
The shift of services from acute hospitals to general practice requires clinicians to become actively involved in the process of change. This book set...
