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Abstract
Aims
The aim of this paper is to contribute to the development of gerontological theory on the ‘fourth age’, drawing on empirical research findings on promising practices in approaches to care in residential care settings.
Methods
Between 2010 and 2015, case studies of care homes in six participating countries were carried out, using documentary analysis and rapid ethnography. Observations of daily life and interviews with a range of people connected to the homes produced a wealth of data. Analysis is ongoing.
Findings
In all jurisdictions there is an evident need to re-orientate ideas about care from commodity to relationship in order to realise the potential of care to promote health and wellbeing. The everyday practices of care in these settings show the many ways in which it is possible for care workers and others to value residents, to alleviate their physical and psychological pain and assist with maintaining their sense of self.
Conclusion
Findings from this research on promising practices offer a valuable contribution to a better understanding of the fourth age and the development of new cultural narratives of old age in the context of care.
The aim of this paper is to contribute to the development of gerontological theory on the ‘fourth age’, drawing on empirical research findings on promising practices in approaches to care in residential care settings.
Methods
Between 2010 and 2015, case studies of care homes in six participating countries were carried out, using documentary analysis and rapid ethnography. Observations of daily life and interviews with a range of people connected to the homes produced a wealth of data. Analysis is ongoing.
Findings
In all jurisdictions there is an evident need to re-orientate ideas about care from commodity to relationship in order to realise the potential of care to promote health and wellbeing. The everyday practices of care in these settings show the many ways in which it is possible for care workers and others to value residents, to alleviate their physical and psychological pain and assist with maintaining their sense of self.
Conclusion
Findings from this research on promising practices offer a valuable contribution to a better understanding of the fourth age and the development of new cultural narratives of old age in the context of care.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 23rd Nordic Congress of Gerontology |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jun 2016 |
Event | 23rd Nordic Congress of Gerontology: Good Ageing: Better Society - Tampere Convention Bureau, Tampere, Finland Duration: 18 Jun 2016 → 22 Jun 2016 http://23nkg.fi/ |
Conference
Conference | 23rd Nordic Congress of Gerontology |
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Abbreviated title | 23NKG 2016 |
Country/Territory | Finland |
City | Tampere |
Period | 18/06/16 → 22/06/16 |
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HARP: Healthy Ageing in Residential Places (HARP)
Lloyd, L. E. (Principal Investigator), Cameron, A. M. (Researcher), Miles, P. (Researcher), Thompson, J. L. (Researcher) & Smith, R. C. (Other )
1/03/13 → 1/10/15
Project: Research
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Re-imagining Long-Term Residential Care: An International Study of Promising Practices
Lloyd, L. E. (Principal Investigator)
1/12/10 → 1/06/17
Project: Research