The neglected subject of counselling old people is dealt with in this book, which offers a structural view of old age recognizing both physical and psychological needs and adjustments arising from the changes inherent in the ageing process. It sets out to challenge traditional thinking about old age and the resultant effects on the quality of care. It is intended for all involved in caring for the old including social workers, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and retirement counsellors and underlines the importance of effective counselling, the skills needed and the relationships that evolve. It also addresses the social and emotional implications of issues such as dependence, depression, retirement, bereavement and death.

Counselling Older People: A Creative Response to Ageing (Age Concern Handbooks)

Scrutton, Steve

State Mutual Book Periodical

<p>This book has been written for the benefit of all untrained carers of older people who are left to struggle, often with little support, with the problems that bereavement and grief can bring to older people. The text addresses the key concepts of loss, grief, the social responses to<br>bereavement and the various counselling approaches which can be adopted with older people in these circumstances. The author extends the boundaries of bereavement to discuss the many losses that occur in old age: of health, of mobility, of social status and of independence.</p>

Bereavement and Grief: Supporting Older People Through Loss

Parenting & Relationships

CRC-Press

Counselling Older People: A Creative Response to Ageing

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Hodder Arnold

"Ageing, Healthy and in Control" challenges conventional approaches to meeting the health needs of older people. It examines the neglect, despair and pessimism that so often surrounds the subject. "Medicalization" of caring for older people, which so often appears to remove them from personality responsibility for their own health is also discussed. The book recommends that older people, sometimes with the support of carers, take a more pro-active role in the maintenance of health as they grow older. It does this by: critically examining the role of conventional medical ideas and practice, particularly in relation to the health of older people; rejecting the idea of self help through exercise, nutrition, continuing social engagement, and the adoption of practical, preventative measures in individual lifestyle; and examining the potential value and benefit to older people of many alternative medical disciplines, such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture and others. This text should appeal to professional and family carers, including nursing staff, health visitors, social workers, residential and day care staff, occupational therapists, wardens in sheltered housing schemes, family carers and older people themselves.

Ageing, Healthy and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People

Nelson Thornes

Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People (Therapy in Practice Series)

Medical Books

Singular Pub Group

Provides advice and support for professional bereavement counsellors, outlining the areas and issues which could be addressed when counselling older people. It suggests ways in which certain matters could be handled and covers all types of bereavement.

Self-Help

Death & Grief

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