By Joseph Rowntree Foundation (2013)
Hundreds of thousands of older people need a great deal of support. This book presents a vision of what life can be like, and should be like, for all of us as we get older. This vision is not unattainable, it is about being recognised as individuals, with our own passions, preferences and interests. It is about having a network of meaningful relationships, about being able to get the right support – no matter where we live. It is about being looked after by staff who are confident, who are able to relate to us and who are appreciated for the work they do. It is about new ideas, but also simple things that can matter a lot, like being able to get outdoors. It is about older people speaking up and driving change.