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The relationship between independence, inclusion and well-being: the perspective of older citizens living in Coventry, U.K.
No full textIndependence, inclusion and wellbeing are commonly seen in a complementary relationship in
policy and research literature. This paper examines the meaning of these terms for older citizens
living in Coventry and the implications for policy implementation. The data presented, obtained
from a large community survey of citizens of 55 years and over living in Coventry, found that
although most survey participants were able to function independently, participate in ordinary
community life and enjoyed reasonable physical and mental health, many others experienced a
series of significant barriers to inclusion and wellbeing.
The paper concludes that there is no automatic convergence between independence, inclusion
and wellbeing at the level of the individual citizen and that to address this issue, more socially
inclusive rather than individualistic forms of independence may be more appropriate goals for
local public agencie
Context is key
No full textThis is an issue of the Journal of Enabling Technologies that strongly illustrates the importance and complexity of context in research and practice in our field. There are two research papers that focus on enabling technologies in care contexts for the elderly, and two research papers that focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for professionals, albeit from different – though complementary – perspectives. The fifth paper is the final short report from the Digital Bubbles seminar series on innovative technologies for autism, in which the authors consider the overall context for future research in this area
Using GPS Safer walking technology to promote identity and well-being through engagement in meaningful outdoor occupations
No full textMore now, than ever before, we are aware that spending
time in outdoor natural environments and
maintaining connections to nature are important to our
health and well-being.
Yet, access to the outdoors is sometimes limited for people
living with dementia because of concerns about the risks of
them becoming lost, particularly in natural outdoor
environments such as woodland and green open spaces. This
can prevent people with dementia engaging in meaningful
activities outdoors and lead to a reduced quality of life.
In the UK, safer walking technology is increasingly being
used by people with dementia to access the
outdoor environment, (Wood, Woolham and Ward 2015).
This new research from Coventry University explores the
use of this technology, through the lived experience of both
people living with dementia and family carers
Variations on the Author
No full text“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
The road from London to Chichester in com, Suffex : containing 63 mile 2 furlongs vizt. : from ye standard in Cornhill London to Guilford in com Surry ...
No full textRelief shown pictorially.; Road strip map in six sections, with numbered distances along road.; Orientation of north shown in each section..; Derived from John Ogilby's Britannia.; 39 in lower right corner.; Decorative cartouche around title statement
Citizen piece by Portland author John Preston on censorship.
No full textCitizen piece by Portland author John Preston on censorship
Feature article on AIDS by Portland author John Preston.
No full textFeature article on AIDS by Portland author John Preston
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