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1. Ageism in the Media : Online Representations of Older People
Sammanfattning : Ageism is a social problem that has harmful effects on the wellbeing of older people and needs to be tackled. It is pervasive and evident in the media (e.g., films, television, print and social media). LÄS MER
2. Omsorgens pris i åtstramningstid : Anhörigomsorg för äldre ur ett könsperspektiv
Sammanfattning : This thesis examines the extent of family care for older people, primarily filial care, and the costs of caring in the Swedish welfare state. Costs of caring are understood as the negative effects of caregiving, primarily on the caregivers’ working life. LÄS MER
3. Hjälp för att bevara eller förändra? : Åldersrelaterade diskurser om omsorg, stöd och service
Sammanfattning : This thesis analyses the categorisation of adult persons who need help to cope in everyday life as either older persons or persons with a disability. Despite the development of social services in the Scandinavian countries being guided by the principles of universalism and equality, adults in need of care have different rights to support depending on their current age and at which age disability occurs. LÄS MER
4. Outdoor Mobility, Place and Older People - Everyday Mobilities in later Life in a Swedish Neighbourhood
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis is to offer an understanding of everyday mobilities outdoors among older persons from a place- and context-dependent perspective. The emphasis is to take a gentle approach towards an overall perspective with consideration to physical aspects (like the home neighbourhood), social aspects (like social networks and social participation) and mental aspects (like place images, mental maps and fear of crime). LÄS MER
5. Livets sista boning : Anhörigskap, åldrande och död på sjukhem
Sammanfattning : This thesis is based on an empirical study carried out as a case study at a nursing home ward in the region of Stockholm. The aim of this study is to describe and analyse the conditions of ageing and dying for the old persons living in a nursing home, as well as for their relatives. LÄS MER