Stories in Ageing 2e presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers nursing students and health professionals an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to ageing, including assisting and caring for the older person, the experience of ageing within a culturally diverse society, sexuality in the later years, maintaining independence at home and positive experiences of ageing.
Available as a print or eBook, this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness around ageing, with a strong focus on a person-centred and lived approach.
A unique multilayered structure also promotes engagement with learners across diverse educational levels, ranging from certificate qualifications through to the undergraduate and postgraduate student.
Most importantly, Stories in Ageing provides a much-needed consumer voice for the older person, their families and their carers.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. About the authors - p. iii 6. Acknowledgements - p. vi 7. About this resource - p. vii 8. Chapter 1: Perspectives on Ageing - p. x 9. Chapter 2: Positive Ageing - p. 4 10. Chapter 3: The Indigenous Older Person - p. 10 11. Chapter 4: Ageing Within a Culturally Diverse Society - p. 14 12. Chapter 5: Sexuality in the Later Years - p. 20 13. Chapter 6: The Sandwich Generation - p. 26 14. Chapter 7: Maintaining Independence in the Home - p. 31 15. Chapter 8: Ageing and Health Compromise - p. 38 16. Chapter 9: Facing Mortality - p. 43 17. Chapter 10: Aged Care Facilities - p. 46 18. Further Readings and References - p. 50 19. Transcripts - p. 50
Stories in Ageing 2e presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of older people, carers, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers nursing students and health professionals an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to ageing, including assisting and caring for the older person, the experience of ageing within a culturally diverse society, sexuality in the later years, maintaining independence at home and positive experiences of ageing.
Available as a print or eBook, this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness around ageing, with a strong focus on a person-centred and lived approach.
A unique multilayered structure also promotes engagement with learners across diverse educational levels, ranging from certificate qualifications through to the undergraduate and postgraduate student.
Most importantly, Stories in Ageing provides a much-needed consumer voice for the older person, their families and their carers.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. About the authors - p. iii 6. Acknowledgements - p. vi 7. About this resource - p. vii 8. Chapter 1: Perspectives on Ageing - p. x 9. Chapter 2: Positive Ageing - p. 4 10. Chapter 3: The Indigenous Older Person - p. 10 11. Chapter 4: Ageing Within a Culturally Diverse Society - p. 14 12. Chapter 5: Sexuality in the Later Years - p. 20 13. Chapter 6: The Sandwich Generation - p. 26 14. Chapter 7: Maintaining Independence in the Home - p. 31 15. Chapter 8: Ageing and Health Compromise - p. 38 16. Chapter 9: Facing Mortality - p. 43 17. Chapter 10: Aged Care Facilities - p. 46 18. Further Readings and References - p. 50 19. Transcripts - p. 50
