Geriatrics, Gerontology, Social Services & Welfare, Social Sciences 

<ul><li>What is quality of life? </li> <li>What is quality of life in older age? </li> <li>How can quality of life in older age be improved?</li></ul> This book explores concepts of quality of life in older age in the theoretical literature and presents the views of a national sample of people aged sixty- five years or older. It offers a broad overview of the quality of life experienced by older people in Britain using a number of wide ranging indicators, including: <ul><li>Health</li> <li>Hobbies and interests</li> <li>Home and neighbourhood</li> <li>Income</li> <li>Independence</li> <li>Psychological wellbeing</li> <li>Social and family relationships</li></ul> The result is a fascinating book enlivened by rich data – both quantitative and qualitative – drawn from detailed surveys and interviews with almost a thousand older people. <p> <i>Ageing Well</i> is key reading for students, academics, practitioners and policy makers who are concerned with the research and practice that will help to improve quality of life for older people. - from Amzon 

ix, 273p.; ill.; 23cm (pbk) 

includes references and index