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  schema location: http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
  title info:
    title: Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age
    sub title: Indian and UK Perspectives
  name:
    name part: Thompson, Sue.
    role:
      role term: creator
    role:
      role term: author.
  name:
    name part: SpringerLink (Online service)
  type of resource: text
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: xxu
    date issued: 2013
    issuance: monographic
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    form: electronic
    form: electronic resource
    reformatting quality: access
    form: remote
    extent: XXIII, 229 p. online resource.
  abstract: It's the standard picture, and a depressing one: older adults receiving formal care as passive and alienated. Overlooked in this equation is the capacity of dependent elders for giving back - doing for others - and their need to continue finding meaning to their existence which is an essential aspect of improving their lives and care. Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age presents an empowering new paradigm for reframing our conception of the lives of elders who are in need of care. Elegantly reasoned and meticulously researched, the book explores the importance of connectedness in later years, and argues that facilitating reciprocity benefits all parties involved - elders, caregivers, and society at large. Reframing dependent care in a more positive light is highlighted as a crucial step toward recognizing older adults' value, thereby improving their self-esteem and promoting their dignity. The importance of promoting change in care systems in order to facilitate the building up of social capital is also addressed. This important volume: Presents the findings of an extensive research study on reciprocity in later life. Provides phenomenologically and sociologically grounded frameworks for understanding reciprocity in the lives of elders. Gives voice to frequently neglected perspectives on elders' well-being. Relates the study findings to elders' spiritual dimension and aspirations for a future as well as a present and a past. Offers a means of transforming deficit models of old age. Examines the potential for improving the future of eldercare. With its powerful vision, Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age is certain to be read and discussed by practitioners, educators and students in a range of fields, including gerontology, sociology, social policy, social work, health and social care, psychology, pastoral care, and by others committed to improving quality of life for older adults. .
  table of contents: A Matter of Dignity -- Setting the context -- Reciprocity and old age -- Research Design and Methods -- Findings -- The significance of the Findings for the Spiritual Well-being of Older People Dependent on Formal Care -- The significance of the Findings for the Theorising of Old Age -- The Significance of the Findings for Eldercare Practice -- Their Journeys and Mine.
  note: by Sue Thompson.
  subject:
    topic: Medicine
  subject:
    topic: Geriatrics
  subject:
    topic: Nursing
  subject:
    topic: Medical research
  subject:
    topic: Aging
  subject:
    topic: Social work
  subject:
    topic: Quality of life
  subject:
    topic: Health psychology
  subject:
    topic: Medicine & Public Health
  subject:
    topic: Geriatrics/Gerontology
  subject:
    topic: Aging
  subject:
    topic: Health Psychology
  subject:
    topic: Social Work
  subject:
    topic: Quality of Life Research
  subject:
    topic: Nursing
  classification: RC952-954.6
  classification: 618.97
  classification: 612.67
  related item:
    title info:
      title: Springer eBooks
  related item:
    title info:
      title: International Perspectives on Aging ; 8
  identifier: 9781461466871
  identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6687-1
  record info:
    record creation date: 130419
    record change date: 20151204185407.0
    record identifier: 978-1-4614-6687-1