Healthy Ageing: A Capability Approach to Inclusive Policy and Practice

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Christine Stephens (Massey University, New Zealand) Mary Breheny (Massey University, New Zealand)

Healthy Ageing

A Capability Approach to Inclusive Policy and Practice

Christine Stephens (Massey University, New Zealand), Mary Breheny (Massey University, New Zealand)

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Routledge
11 June 2018

Psychological theory & schools of thought; Child & developmental psychology; Psychology of ageing; Health psychology; Health & Self-Help

Series: Critical Approaches to Health

What does it mean to age well? This important new book redefines what ‘successful’ ageing means, challenging the idea that physical health is the only criteria to gauge the ageing process and that an ageing population is necessarily a burden upon society.

Using Sen’s Capability Approach as a theoretical starting point Healthy Ageing: A Capability Approach to Inclusive Policy and Practice outlines a nuanced perspective that transcends the purely biomedical view, recognising ideas of resilience, as well as the experiences of older people themselves in determining what it means to age well. It builds to provide a comprehensive response to the overarching discourse that successful ageing is simply about eating well and exercising, acknowledging not only that older people are not always able to follow such advice, but also that well-being is mediated by factors beyond the physical.

In an era where ageing has become such an important topic for policy makers, this is a robust and timely response that examines what it means to live well as an older person. It will be hugely valuable not only for students of gerontology and social care, but also professionals working in the field.

By: Christine Stephens (Massey University New Zealand), Mary Breheny (Massey University, New Zealand)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781138193949
ISBN 10: 1138193941
Series: Critical Approaches to Health
Pages: 170
Publication Date: 11 June 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Healthy Aging 2. Capability 3. Security 4. Contribution 5. Social Connections 6. Physical Health 7. Pleasure 8. Autonomy 9. Interconnectivity 10. Conclusions

Christine Stephens is a Professor in the School of Psychology, Massey Univeristy, New Zealand. Mary Breheny is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, Massey University, New Zealand.