What is quality of life? What is quality of life in older age? How can
quality of life in older age be improved?This book explores concepts
of quality of life in older age in the theoretical literature and
presents the views of a national sample of people aged sixty- five
years or older. It offers a broad overview of the quality of life
experienced by older people in Britain using a number of wide ranging
indicators, including: Health Hobbies and interests Home and
neighbourhood Income Independence Psychological wellbeing Social and
family relationshipsThe result is a fascinating book enlivened by rich
data – both quantitative and qualitative – drawn from detailed
surveys and interviews with almost a thousand older people. Ageing
Well is key reading for students, academics, practitioners and policy
makers who are concerned with the research and practice that will help
to improve quality of life for older people.
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ISBN
9780335224340
Publisert
2014
Utgave
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Vendor
Open University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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