Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age

Part I. Foundations of Understanding

1. A Matter of Dignity

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2. Setting the Context
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3. Reciprocity and Old Age
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Part II. Hearing Their Voices

4. Research Design and Methods
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5. Findings
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Part III. The Implications

6. The Significance of the Findings for the Spiritual Well-Being of Older People Dependent on Formal Care
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7. The Significance of the Findings for the Theorising of Old Age
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8. The Significance of the Findings for Eldercare Practice
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9. Their Journeys and Mine
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Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Geriatrics/Gerontology, Aging, Health Psychology, Social Work, Quality of Life Research, Nursing