| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 351 pages) |
| Series |
Ageing and the Lifecourse series |
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Ageing and the lifecourse.
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| Contents |
1. Demography, topography and mental health problems in later life -- 2. Mental health, psychological well-being, successful ageing and quality of life -- 3. The life course, inequalities and mental health in later life -- 4. The impact of age-related risks and inequalities on mental health in later life -- 5. Socio-economic disadvantage and poverty -- 6. Abuse, mistreatment and neglect -- 7. The fourth age, frailty and transitions |
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8. The mental health and well-being of people living with dementia -- 9. Conceptualising dementia -- 10. Promotion and prevention -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index -- Back cover |
| Summary |
Drawing together material from a number of different fields the book analyses the meaning and determinants of mental health amongst older populations and offers a critical review of the lifecourse, ageing and mental health debate |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 06, 2020) |
| Subject |
Older people -- Mental health.
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Older people -- Mental health -- Social aspects
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Geriatric psychiatry.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology.
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Geriatric psychiatry
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Older people -- Mental health
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1447305736 |
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9781447323402 |
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1447323408 |
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9781447323396 |
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1447323394 |
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9781447305736 |
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