
Stories in Ageing
2nd Edition
Reflection, Inquiry, Action
Description
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.
Table of Contents
About the authors
Acknowledgement
About this resource
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Ageing
The Panel
Chapter 2: Positive Ageing
The Red Hat Ladies’ story
Ron and Larry’s story
Chapter 3: The Indigenous Older Person
Odette’s story
Ali’s story
Chapter 4: Ageing Within a Culturally Diverse Society
Mercedes’ story
Rafael’s story
Chapter 5: Sexuality in the Later Years
Dr Cindy’s story
Chapter 6: The Sandwich Generation
Theresa’s story
Barbara’s story
Chapter 7: Maintaining Independence in the Home
Wendy’s story
Roseanne’s story
Barbara’s story
Chapter 8: Ageing and Health Compromise
Robert’s story
Leonie’s story
Judy’s story
Chapter 9: Facing Mortality
Maureen’s story
Shirley’s story
Chapter 10: Aged Care Facilities
Maureen’s story
Shirley’s story
Further readings and references
Transcripts
Details
- No. of pages:
- 118
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier 2021
- Published:
- 1st August 2020
- Imprint:
- Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9780729543934
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780729588850
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780729588843
About the Authors
Margaret Webb
Affiliations and Expertise
RN, RM, BN, GradDip (FET), Med (AWE), GradCert (TESOL), AdvDip (Bus Man) Member, Women’s Network Australia; Director, MW Projects QLD
Jan Skinner
Affiliations and Expertise
RN, DipAppSc, BN, MN, GradCert (Mgt) Regional Operations Manager, Aged Care Services; Member, Australian College of Nursing; Foundation Member, The Lantern Project
Lisa Woodman
Affiliations and Expertise
RN, BN, GradDip (Ger Nsg), MEd (Prof), MMgt (Aged Care) Member, Australian College of Nursing, STTI, ACHSE
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