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Turner's syndrome: continuing to thrive at 75
- Author:
- SMITH Jana O.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(3/4), 1999, pp.187-195.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Turner's Syndrome is a female chromosomal aberration, which occurs in approximately 1 in 2,500 female births. This article provides a psycho-social history of Dr Henry Turner's oldest patient with Turner's Syndrome. This chronicle illustrates the positive and negative impact of receiving little information about the syndrome, and provides recommendations for intervention by professionals who work with this population.
Visual impairments and problems with perception
- Author:
- MORRIS Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(6), November 1999, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Explains how a range of complex and specific visual impairment and perceptual problems can compound the difficulties faced by a person with dementia.
What hope for the forgotten generation of India?
- Author:
- BHADURI Reba
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, November 1999, p.2.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The author reveals a changing society in India where a break up in family values has led to a situation where vulnerable older people are increasingly having to fend for themselves.
Independence, privacy and risk: two contrasting approaches to residential care for older people
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 19(5), September 1999, pp.539-560.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article explores how far two different approaches to residential care enable older people who become residents to maintain their autonomy and independence. It traces the historical development of residential care and of hoteliers to compare its approach to 'the residential task' with that adopted in local authority homes. Attention is focused on the translation of the core values of independence, privacy, dignity, choice and rights into a daily reality for residents. Draws tentative conclusions as to why a 'service' rather than a 'social care' approach may be more successful in enabling older people to preserve their autonomy and privacy after moving into a care home.
The giving age
- Author:
- TOVEY Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 51, September 1999, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
Volunteering by older people can act as a powerful force against social exclusion, alleviating isolation and improving health and respect. The author, of Age Concern, explores how good practice can help recruit and retain older volunteers. The article also looks at new initiatives and real-life examples.
Balancing lives in sheltered housing
- Author:
- PERCIVAL John
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(3), September 1999, pp.9-11.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Summarises some of the findings of research into older people's social interactions in sheltered housing.
Does play demean people with dementia
- Authors:
- PULSFORD David, CONNOR Irene, RUSHFORD David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(5), September 1999, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The authors argue that people with advanced dementia gain cognitive security from these activities, and may not see them as "play" in the same way we do.
Can we live in a future that denies us our past?
- Author:
- AMBACHE Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, August 1999, p.9.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Argues the case for a person-centred approach which allows older people to remain within their communities.
Caring for the carers
- Author:
- SMITH Norah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Nurse, 5(6), July 1999, p.15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Help and support for carers tend to be scarce. Looks at a carer link nurse service in Stoke that aims to provide carers with a source of information, advice and resources.
Making a real difference
- Author:
- LEWIS Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.6.99, 1999, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that we need a model of continuing care that moves beyond existing, inadequate levels of provision and seriously addresses unmet need, and asks why the Royal Commission on Long-Term care was unable to provide it.