Stories in Ageing: Reflection, Inquiry, Action, Edition 2
Aug 2020 · Elsevier Health Sciences
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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. - Including 10 chapters, each presenting a variety of stories from consumers, carers and healthcare professionals around a range of topics related to ageing. - With 19 video stories embedded within eBook presenting personal accounts from a range of lived experiences. - Reflection, inquiry and action provide the framework for the teaching and learning strategies for each story, aimed at certificate, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. - Weblinks, references and readings are included for further reading and research. - Transcripts of all interviews are included in the back of the book. - An eBook included in all print purchases
About the author
Margaret Webb is Member, Royal College of Nursing Association, Head of School – Health Services, Health Sciences, Southbank institute of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland.
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