Perspectives on Later Life
“Perspectives on Later Life” by Peter Russell Day, published by Whiting and Birch in 1993, is a comprehensive examination of various aspects of aging and its implications on social dynamics. This edition, written in English and spanning 178 pages, delves into themes such as interdependency, family conflict, social isolation, and the significance of social networks. The book also addresses the challenges faced by staff in the field, highlighting the need for updated training and support in the context of community care.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of topics including the development of later life, the different living environments of older individuals, and the complexities of loss and grieving. The text emphasizes the importance of individual experiences and user needs, making it particularly relevant for those involved in gerontology, social work, and public policy. With its focus on advocacy rights and the social contexts surrounding aging, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the multifaceted nature of later life.
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Perspectives on Later Life looks at interdependency, social living, family conflict, social isolation and social networks, and loss and grieving. Issues of staff training, support and morale are covered in some depth. … exposes the inadequacy of training and support to staff based on outdated material reflecting out-dated attitudes … The emphasis on the primacy of individual experience gives the book a particular relevance in the customer-oriented world of community care with its focus on individual user need, choice and advocacy rights. Community Care Contents:
- New Understandings of Later Life: Practice and Service Implications
- Aspects of Development in Later Lifes
- Different Living Environments of Older Peoples
- Later Life in Social Contexts
- Special Difficulties in Adjustments
- Loss and Bereavements
- I nformal Cares
- The Contributions and Needs of Formal Carerss
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