Publication details
Ageismus
| Title in English | Ageism |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Type | Chapter of a book |
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| Description | The book Active Gerontology or How to Aging Well is a response to the current situation in order to help not only professionals, but also each of us to understand the complex issue of aging and find a balance for ourselves and society. The aim of the book is to link theoretical knowledge and clinical practice to create an environment where we can all age well. The book is based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization and the results of the latest empirical studies. He puts this global and theoretical perspective in a unique way into the Czech environment and practice. Experts and the lay public will come into their own. After all, old age touches each of us. The book is divided into three sections. The first section is devoted to the phenomenon of age from different perspectives and in a broader context. It breaks down myths, introduces new concepts and contexts and defines the concept of geriatric care. The second section discusses in detail the key issues of aging. For each problem, it describes why and how it arises, what impact it has on the practical life of the senior and his surroundings, how we can diagnose him and what measures to implement. Nor does he forget the carers, who are often neglected and almost always underestimated. Readers will find lots of examples, real situations and practical tips. The last, third section presents the first pieces of active gerontology in the Czech Republic and examples of good practice. The aim is to show that many problems can be prevented and that even if they do, they can be meaningfully lived with. Experts from the ranks of doctors, geriatricians, academics, philosophers, psychologists, social workers or carers led by Mgr. Kateřina Macháčová, Ph.D., and doc. MUDr. Iva Holmerová, Ph.D. |