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The wide range of topics that are covered should ensure that the papers will be of considerable value to those who are eclectic in their interests, as well as to those whose specialised interests are included among the wide range of topics. There is an excellent bibliography and a very good index.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Baseline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e`The editors take a refreshing view of older people …I found it difficult to put this book down. Each chapter is thoroughly researched and well written. The numerous tables and graphs are clearly explained and discussed. Altogether there is a cohesion in this work that is not always found in compilations … As a reference book for al those concerned with the well-being of older people - administrators, social workers, nurses, doctors and others - this is a book which is well worth purchasing.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeriaction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e`This excellent book acts as a salutary antidote to the narrow and limited study of old age … well-disciplined … clear-cut presentation … deserves wide recognition.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Age and Ageing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e`This is a very interesting book … I certainly recommend this book … and would strongly encourage this book to be included as one of the essential reference book to clinical psychology training courses, and sections of psychology services for older adults.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewsletter of the Psychologists Special Interest Group for the Elderly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e`Here again is a significant book researching and reflecting on every aspect of life…'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Quarterly Journal of the Christian Council on Ageing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e`… a useful insight into the diversity of ageing experiences.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNursing Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgeing is a major policy issue, not only because of the increases in the size of the elderly population, but also due to the changes in the provision of community care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a life course approach, which emphasises the importance of recognising the effects of different life experiences on different groups of individuals and the interlinkage between phases of the life course, the book explores the ways in which bases of structural advantage and disadvantage, such as housing, social class, ethnicity, health and disability, have cumulative impacts on the situation of older people. 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The book would serve as a useful reference book for Health and Social Service personnel, particularly students, from a variety of disciplines working with older adults, in the learning disability field or with older people who have lifelong physical disabilities. A particular strength is the inclusion of case vignettes that describe individual older clients with lifelong disabilities; interesting questions are posed for discussion which relate to the subject matter in each of the five sections. The vignettes are interesting and enjoyable to read and would be useful for group work\/teaching purposes.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is most welcome with an extensive review of the research and service development in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia with illustrative vignettes and relevant questions following the first four parts of the book. Suggested literature is also part of each chapter. All in all, a book recommended for both practitioners, researchers and policy makers involved with persons with life long disability as they age.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- International Journal  of Adolescent Medical Health\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'In all, this book is an essential addition to the library of service provider organisations, policymakers, researchers, and families and all who wish to share in ensuring the well-being and quality lifestyles of this growing and emerging group of citizens. I see this book as a seminal text in this area.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Marie Knox (School of Humanities and Human Services, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane) in Intellectual Disability Australasia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book makes a commendable contribution in uniting thinking and strategic planning, and also through providing empirical evidence to illustrate ways forward that have meaning for older people with disabilities, their families and front-line professionals.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- from the Foreword by Gordon Grant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the author's 18 years' research experience and social work practice expertise, this pioneering guide provides up to date specialist knowledge about ageing with a disability in the context of the more mainstream knowledge about ageing processes. 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