Valuing Older People

Positive Psychological Practice

AvElspeth Stirling

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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This book examines the growing importance of positive psychology and its connection to later life. Applies Social Role Valorisation (SVR) principles to care of older people, particularly those with seriously disabling conditions such as dementia, stroke, and multiple health problemsProvides a comprehensive body of positive principles and practical approaches for those who care for older peopleExamines the impact of the devaluation of older people’s lives in the context of societies dependent on technology Demonstrates how more age-inclusive societies and open awareness of later-life issues are fundamental to strong communities, as well as to personal happiness and resilience

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Utgivningsdatum:2010-04-13
Mått:170 x 244 x 13 mm
Vikt:386 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9780470683347

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Now an independent writer, Elspeth Stirling practiced as a Clinical Psychologist for 28 years, specializing in work with older people in the National Health Service in the UK. She has trained in Social Role Valorization (SRV)-based service design, and run training courses for residential, nursing, social work, and clinical care staff who work with older people with dementia and other disabilities, and mental health problems.

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"In general, Valuing Older People fulfills its promise to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing older people while simultaneously providing a new paradigm approach that both addresses the prejudice against this population as well as focuses on better understanding the whole person. This book will appeal to clinicians and caregivers who are interested in working with this population. Researchers may also find value in this book as a means of exploring possible areas of study." (PsycCRITIQUES, February 2011)

Innehållsförteckning

List of Tables and Figures viiAbout the Author and Book ix1 The Psychology and Ecology of Ageing 12 Preventive Psychology in Later Life 173 Assessment in the New Paradigm 474 New Paradigm Principles for Intervention 595 Older People with Cognitive Disabilities 876 New Paradigm Principles of Service Design 1357 Psychological Therapies with Older People 155References 189Index 199