Valuing Older People Positive Psychological Practice

This book provides positive principles and practical approaches for those who care for older people. The presence of individuals in later life in our midstespecially the disabled and frail--provides a fantastic opportunity for survival learning for the rest of us. The author examines the impact of the devaluation of older people's lives in societies that have become dependent on technology. She also demonstrates how more age-inclusive societies create strong communities with an increased sense of personal happiness, resilience, and adaptability, which is necessary for our survival as a species.

Now an independent writer. Elspeth Stirling practised as a Clinical Psychologist for 28 years, specializing in work with older people in the National Health Service in the UK. She has trained in Social Role Valorization (SRV) based service design, and has run training courses for residential, nursing, social work and clinical care staff who work with older people with dementia and other disabilities, and mental health problems.