Ageing with a lifelong disability : a guide to practice, program and policy issues for human services professionals
By: Bigby, Christine.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004Description: 319 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1843100770.Subject(s): OLDER PEOPLE | DISABILITY | INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | OLDER PARENTS | SUPPORT SERVICES | GOVERNMENT POLICYItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | 540 BIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W006863 |
"Bigby proposes an integrated framework of service development that incorporates the physiological, psychological and sociological challenges of ageing. Particular focus is given to lifestyle planning, encompassing daily activity and leisure, housing and support, advocacy, case management and health. Considerations is also given to working with older parental carers of adults with a lifelong disability to support preparation and planning for the transition from parental care." - BOOK JACKET
1. Successful Ageing: Continuity and Adaptation
2. Older People with Lifelong Disability: Strategies to Counter Age Discrimination
3. Healthy Ageing
4. Psychological Ageing and Emotional Well-being
5. A Sense of Belonging: Informal Support from Family, Friends and Acquaintances
6. Achieving a Sense of Purpose: Retirement or Supporting Lifestyle Choices
7. Achieving a Sense of Continuity and Security: Housing and Support Options to Enable Ageing in Place
8. Issues Confronting Older Parents Living with their Adult Children
9. Working with Older Parents
10. Policies and Programs for Successful Ageing
App. Age-Related Biological Changes and Health Risks.
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Very informational and practical, giving a wealth of information regarding people with intellectual disabilities who are ageing, and suggestions/ideas for future support of these people.