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Kodokushi
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Author : Tonny Mar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-10-25
Kodokushi written by Tonny Mar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-25 with categories.
Kodokushi: A transparent fictional journey of a wealthy businessman towards his lonely inevitable death. Mr. Scott, a terminally ill hospital patient, revisits some key moments throughout his successful life in an attempt to justify the decisions and choices that he made that now leave him dying without a loving hand to hold.Questions asked that we all may ask ourselves during our final moments, alongside an honest and simplistic story that debates what really is important in life.
Exploring Issues Of Care Dying And The End Of Life
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language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-05-06
Exploring Issues Of Care Dying And The End Of Life written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-06 with Family & Relationships categories.
In Exploring Issues of Care, Dying and the End of Life, practitioners and academics from a range of disciplines and nationalities discuss matters pertinent to the end of life. Together they explore a variety of issues including communication, facing up to and handling death, as well as investigating what constitutes the 'good death'.
New Perspectives On The End Of Life Essays On Care And The Intimacy Of Dying
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Author : Lloyd Steffen
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-10-12
New Perspectives On The End Of Life Essays On Care And The Intimacy Of Dying written by Lloyd Steffen and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-12 with Family & Relationships categories.
This inter-disciplinary volume gathers scholars from around the world to explore clinical, cultural and ethical perspectives on end-of-life care, not only for the dying but also for those who attend the dying as caregivers.
Kodokushi Lokale Netzwerke Gegen Japans Einsame Tode
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Author : Nils Dahl
language : de
Publisher: transcript Verlag
Release Date : 2016-04-30
Kodokushi Lokale Netzwerke Gegen Japans Einsame Tode written by Nils Dahl and has been published by transcript Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-30 with Social Science categories.
Das japanische Wort »kodokushi« beschreibt Todesfälle von sozial isolierten Personen, die erst nach längerer Zeit aufgefunden werden. Derartige Fälle widersprechen weit verbreiteten Vorstellungen eines guten Todes und werden tendenziell negativ bewertet. In gegenwärtigen Diskussionen über die Alterung der Gesellschaft nimmt das Wort »kodokushi« eine zentrale Rolle ein: Es steht für die abnehmende Bedeutung traditioneller Sozialbeziehungen in Japan und erscheint als Ausdruck einer allgemeinen Krisenstimmung. Anhand theoretischer Arbeiten und empirischer Daten untersucht Nils Dahl, wie der »einsame Tod« in Japan als gesellschaftliches Problem konstruiert wird und welche Folgen dies für den Aufbau eines Wohlfahrtssystems auf der lokalen Ebene haben kann.
Generations In Touch
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Author : Leng Leng Thang
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2001
Generations In Touch written by Leng Leng Thang and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Family & Relationships categories.
A dilemma long faced by western societies--how to bring the generations together--is also of growing concern in the east. In Japan, where, until recently, the extended family often lived under the same roof, social programs designed to facilitate interaction between old and young have proliferated. Leng Leng Thang offers an in-depth view of one of those programs, an unusual social welfare institution called Kotoen. Kotoen is a pioneering facility for multigenerational living, providing both daycare for preschoolers and a home for elderly residents. With its twin mottoes of fureai (being in touch) and daikazoku (large extended family), it has been the subject of widespread media attention and has served as a model for other institutions. Yet Kotoen has never before been studied seriously.Under its director's inspiring leadership, Kotoen looks unusually promising, but Thang is wary of simplistic conclusions. Her interviews, research, and work as a volunteer at Kotoen reveal the complaints common among some elderly residents toward their surroundings in old age institutions as well as the painful persistence of the traditional family ideal. Yet far from calling the experiment a failure, Thang challenges accepted wisdom and so-called common sense to reveal the advantages and limitations of the relationships fostered between Kotoen's "grandchildren" and "grandparents." The lessons learned from Kotoen illuminate the urgency of re-engaging the generations in an aging society and provide direction for improving the quality of life for all.
Aging And Loss
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Author : Jason Danely
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2015-01-02
Aging And Loss written by Jason Danely and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-02 with Social Science categories.
By 2030, over 30% of the Japanese population will be 65 or older, foreshadowing the demographic changes occurring elsewhere in Asia and around the world. What can we learn from a study of the aging population of Japan and how can these findings inform a path forward for the elderly, their families, and for policy makers? Based on nearly a decade of research, Aging and Loss examines how the landscape of aging is felt, understood, and embodied by older adults themselves. In detailed portraits, anthropologist Jason Danely delves into the everyday lives of older Japanese adults as they construct narratives through acts of reminiscence, social engagement and ritual practice, and reveals the pervasive cultural aesthetic of loss and of being a burden. Through first-hand accounts of rituals in homes, cemeteries, and religious centers, Danely argues that what he calls the self-in-suspense can lead to the emergence of creative participation in an economy of care. In everyday rituals for the spirits, older adults exercise agency and reinterpret concerns of social abandonment within a meaningful cultural narrative and, by reimagining themselves and their place in the family through these rituals, older adults in Japan challenge popular attitudes about eldercare. Danely’s discussion of health and long-term care policy, and community welfare organizations, reveal a complex picture of Japan’s aging society.
Ending Midlife Bias
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Author : Nancy S. Jecker
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-05-01
Ending Midlife Bias written by Nancy S. Jecker and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-01 with Philosophy categories.
We live at a time when the human lifespan has increased like never before. As average lifespans stretch to new lengths, what impact should this have on our values? Should our values change over the course of our ever-increasing lifespans? Nancy S. Jecker coins the term, the life stage relativity of values, to capture the idea that at different stages of our lives, different ethical concerns shift to the foreground. During early life, infants and small children hold dear the value of being cared for and nurtured by someone they trust--and their vulnerability and dependency make these the right values for them. By early adulthood and continuing into midlife, the capacity for greater physical and emotional independence gives people reason to place more emphasis on autonomy and the ability to freely choose and carry out their plan of life. During old age, heightened risk for chronic disease and disability gives us a reason to shift our focus again, emphasizing safeguarding our central capabilities and keeping our dignity and self-respect intact. Despite different values becoming central at different stages of life, we often assume the standpoint of someone in midlife, who is in the midst of planning a future adulthood that stretches out before them. Jecker coins the term, midlife bias, to refer to the privileging of midlife. Midlife bias occurs when we assume that autonomy should be our central aim at all life stages and give it priority in a wide range of ethical decisions. The privileging of midlife raises fundamental problems of fairness. It also suggests the possibility of large gaps in the ethical principles and theories at hand. Ending Midlife Bias: New Values for Old Age addresses these concerns in a step-wise fashion, focusing on later life. Jecker first introduces a philosophical framework that extends moral theorizing to older adults, addressing midlife bias, the life stage relativity of values, human capabilities and dignity, time's passage, the narrative self, and justice between old and young. She then turns to policy and practice and explores ethical issues in bioethics, long term care, personal robotic assistants, care of the dying and newly dead, ageism in medical research, the allocation of healthcare, mandatory retirement, and the future of population aging.
Age Proof
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Author : Professor Rose Anne Kenny
language : en
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-20
Age Proof written by Professor Rose Anne Kenny and has been published by Kings Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with Science categories.
___ ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2022*** Did you know that we can lead longer and healthier lives by making simple changes right now? Professor Rose Anne Kenny has 35 years of experience at the forefront of ageing medicine. In Age Proof, she draws on her own pioneering research and the latest evidence to demystify why we age and shows us that 80% of our ageing biology is within our control: we can not only live longer lives but become happier and healthier deep into our later years. Effortlessly distilling scientific theory into practical advice that we can apply to our everyday lives, Professor Kenny examines the impact that food, genetics, friendships, purpose, sex, exercise and laughter have on how our cells age. This illuminating book will show you the steps you can take to stay younger for longer - and will prove that you really are just as young as you feel.
The Routledge History Of Loneliness
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Author : Katie Barclay
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-02-28
The Routledge History Of Loneliness written by Katie Barclay and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-28 with History categories.
The Routledge History of Loneliness takes a multidisciplinary approach to the history of a modern emotion, exploring its form and development across cultures from the seventeenth century to the present. Bringing together thirty scholars from various disciplines, including history, anthropology, philosophy, literature and art history, the volume considers how loneliness was represented in art and literature, conceptualised by philosophers and writers and described by people in their personal narratives. It considers loneliness as a feeling so often defined in contrast to sociability and affective connections, particularly attending to loneliness in relation to the family, household and community. Acknowledging that loneliness is a relatively novel term in English, the book explores its precedents in ideas about solitude, melancholy and nostalgia, as well as how it might be considered in cross-cultural perspectives. With wide appeal to students and researchers in a variety of subjects, including the history of emotions, social sciences and literature, this volume brings a critical historical perspective to an emotion with contemporary significance.
Dying Alone
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Author : Glenys Caswell
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-03-16
Dying Alone written by Glenys Caswell and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-16 with Social Science categories.
This book presents a sociological challenge to the long-held assumption that dying alone is a bad way to die and that for a death to be a good one the dying person should be accompanied. This assumption is represented in the deathbed scene, where the dying person is supported by religious or medical professionals, and accompanied by family and friends. This is a familiar scene to consumers of culture and is depicted in many texts including news media, fiction, television, drama and documentaries. The cultural script underpinning this assumption is examined, drawing on empirical data and published literature. Clarification is offered about what is meant when someone is said to die alone: are they alone at the precise moment of their death, or is it during the period before that? Questions are asked about whose interests are best served by the accompaniment of dying people, whether dying alone means dying lonely and whether, for some individuals, dying alone can be a choice and offer a good death? This book is suitable for scholars and students in the field of dying and death, as well as practitioners who work with dying people, some of whom may wish to be alone.