Browsing SVA - Work Research Institute (AFI) by Author "Øye, Christine"
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'Keeping up appearances' - Negotiating identities of being fit in older age: A multi-site ethnographic study of daily life in contemporary day centres
Øye, Christine; Norvoll, Reidun; Vabø, Mia (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract As governments adapt to ‘active ageing’ policies, care services are increasingly oriented towards helping older adults to stay active in order to maintain their physiological and cognitive capacity. Day centres ... -
Like a Social Breath: Homecare’s Contributions to Social Inclusion and Connectedness of Older Adults.
Norvoll, Reidun; Øye, Christine; Skatvedt, Astrid Helene (Journal of Social Inclusion (JoSI);Volume 13 - Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-20)The detrimental effects of social isolation on health and well-being bring forward the need for increasing social inclusion and connectedness for older, homebound adults. Homecare services may be a source of social inclusion, ...