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This book examines the growing importance of positive psychology and its connection to later life. Applies Social Role Valorisation (SVR) principles to care of older people, particularly those with seriously disabling conditions such as dementia, stroke, and multiple health problems Provides a comprehensive body of positive principles and practical approaches for those who care for older people Examines the impact of the devaluation of older people's lives in the context of societies dependent on technology Demonstrates how more age-inclusive societies and open awareness of later-life issues are fundamental to strong communities, as well as to personal happiness and resilience

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• List of Tables and Figures(p. vii)
• About the Author and Book(p. ix)
• 1 The Psychology and Ecology of Ageing(p. 1)
• 2 Preventive Psychology in Later Life(p. 17)
• 3 Assessment in the New Paradigm(p. 47)
• 4 New Paradigm Principles for Intervention(p. 59)
• 5 Older People with Cognitive Disabilities(p. 87)
• 6 New Paradigm Principles of Service Design(p. 135)
• 7 Psychological Therapies with Older People(p. 155)
• References(p. 189)
• Index(p. 199)

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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.