Promoting The Health Of Older People (Rethinking Ageing) - Softcover

CHIVA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335204384 ISBN 13: 9780335204380

Publisher: Open University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Health promotion makes an important contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the health and well-being of older people. This new book focuses on a range of issues which underpin older people's health and identifies ways health can be promoted. It reviews lifestyles, psychological well-being, a creative look at citizenship, grief, sexuality and travel health. Other specific areas include accident prevention, residential homes and productive ageing.

Promoting the Health of Older People includes a helpful summary of the steps that can be taken to promote older peoples' health and well-being. It is recommended reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical sociology, social work, nursing and health studies. Its focus on practical health promotion also makes it relevant to health and social welfare professionals working with older people.

About this title

About the Author

Anthony Chiva is Head of Education and Training at the Pre-Retirement Association of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland and Staff Tutor in the School of Educational Studies, University of Surrey.

David Stears is Director of the Centre for Health Education and Research and Principal Lecturer in Health Promotion at Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335204384
• ISBN 13: 9780335204380
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178