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.
Key Features
- 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
| ISBN | 9780729543934 |
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| Product Format | Book |
| Publication Date | 2021 |
| Author Information | By Margaret Webb, RN, RM, BNurs, GadDipFET, MEd(AWE), GadCert TESOL, Adv Dip Bus Man, Member, Royal College of Nursing Association, Head of School - Health Services, Health Sciences, Southbank institute of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland; Jan Skinner, RN, DipAppSc, BN, MN, GradCert (Mgt) Regional Operations Manager, Aged Care Services; Member, Australian College of Nursing; Foundation Member, The Lantern Project and Lisa Woodman, RN, BN, GradDip (Ger Nsg), MEd (Prof), MMgt (Aged Care) Member, Australian College of Nursing, STTI, ACHSE |
| Table of Content | 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 |
| Publication Date | 28-11-2021 |
| Pages | 104 |
| Trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
| deltacomm1code | Books |
