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Health, Well-Being and Older People
Jan Reed
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Description for Health, Well-Being and Older People
paperback. With moves towards greater integration of health and social care services, there is a need for improved understanding of the importance of a person-centred, holistic approach to these fields. This accessible text provides readers across the health and social care professions with a guide to understanding the value of this approach. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
In an ageing society, the health and well-being of older people has become a primary focus of concern for government, policy makers and practitioners. With moves towards greater integration of health and social care services, there is a need for improved understanding of the importance and benefits of a person-centred, holistic approach to work in these fields. This accessible text, the produce of a collaborative venture between older people's groups and academics, provides students, academics and practitioners across a wide range of health and social care professions, including, nursing, social work, social care and gerontology, with a guide to ... Read more
In an ageing society, the health and well-being of older people has become a primary focus of concern for government, policy makers and practitioners. With moves towards greater integration of health and social care services, there is a need for improved understanding of the importance and benefits of a person-centred, holistic approach to work in these fields. This accessible text, the produce of a collaborative venture between older people's groups and academics, provides students, academics and practitioners across a wide range of health and social care professions, including, nursing, social work, social care and gerontology, with a guide to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861344212
SKU
V9781861344212
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jan Reed
Jan Reed and David Stanley are Directors of the Centre for Care of Older People, Northumbria University. Charlotte Clarke is Professor of Nursing Practice Development Research, School of Health, Community and Education Studies, Northumbria University.
Reviews for Health, Well-Being and Older People
"This is what is clearly needed: a bridge between people's experiences and thoughts across the multiple divides of services, policy and life's practicalities and unforseen changes ... a highly readable text." Community Care "... should guide both academics and practitioners into ways of translating theory into more practical approaches to working with older people. This book is a very valuable ... Read more