The collective spirit of aging across cultures [electronic resource] / Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue Vakalahi, Gaynell M. Simpson, Nancy Giunta, editors.
Vakalahi, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue, editor of compilation.; Simpson, Gaynell M., editor of compilation.; Giunta, Nancy, editor of compilation.
2014
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Title The collective spirit of aging across cultures [electronic resource] / Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue Vakalahi, Gaynell M. Simpson, Nancy Giunta, editors.
ISBN 9789401785945 electronic book
9401785945 electronic book
9789401785938
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8594-5
Published Dordrecht : Springer, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xii, 286 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number 10.1007/978-94-017-8594-5 doi
Call Number HQ1061
Dewey Decimal Classification 305.26
Summary The collective, inclusive, and intersectional framework used in this book speaks to the significance of understanding aging across diverse cultures from multiple perspectives, but still as a shared human experience. The underlying message of the book is that although we are unique and different in our aging processes, we are ultimately connected through this physical, mental and spiritual experience of aging. Thus, regardless of whether we are service providers, service recipients, educators or merely fellow human beings, it is important that we approach the aging experience through a collective lens for discovering and sharing resources as we age; honoring the past while simultaneously accepting that the future is here. A few select examples of key findings from this collaborative work are as follows. First, despite progress in the field, certain issues remain to be addressed including the challenges of racism and sexism, mistreatment, the digital divide, poverty, and other social and economic crises in urban and rural communities as they relate to our aging population. Second, the need for sustaining a sense of independence among the aged and interdependence among supportive systems is warranted. Third, our elders continue to benefit from culturally competent services community-based health interventions and social services that addresses normative and emerging challenges for them. Fourth, spirituality in both indigenous and contemporary perspectives remains important for our elders development and quality of life.
Note Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographic references and index.
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Source of Description Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 3, 2014).
Added Author Vakalahi, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue, editor of compilation.
Simpson, Gaynell M., editor of compilation.
Giunta, Nancy, editor of compilation.
Series International perspectives on aging ; v.9. 2197-5841
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