Stories in Ageing
Reflection, Inquiry, Action
- 2nd Edition - August 1, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Margaret Webb, Jan Skinner, Lisa Woodman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 4 3 9 3 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 8 8 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 8 8 5 - 0
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 re… Read more
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Request a sales quoteStories 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.
- 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
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the authors
- Acknowledgements
- 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
- Edition: 2
- Published: August 1, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780729543934
- eBook ISBN: 9780729588843
- eBook ISBN: 9780729588850
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Margaret Webb
Margaret Webb is Member, Royal College of Nursing Association, Head of School – Health Services, Health Sciences, Southbank institute of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland.
Affiliations and expertise
Member, Royal College of Nursing Association, Head of School – Health Services, Health Sciences, Southbank institute of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaJS
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 ProjectLW
Lisa Woodman
Affiliations and expertise
RN, BN, GradDip (Ger Nsg), MEd (Prof), MMgt (Aged Care) Member, Australian College of Nursing, STTI, ACHSE