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Diverse perspectives on health and illness - Audio

The Open University•www3.open.ac.uk
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Health, and the health of others, are concerns that impact us all. This album explores notions of health and happiness in relation to the lifestyles people lead and the services and support available to them. The range of information is eclectic and illuminating, offering a rare insight into societal niches from the participants themselves. From health workers to the homeless, this series of interviews and discussions emphasises the relationship between how people live their lives and the decisions they make to stay healthy. This material forms part of The Open University course KYN275 Reflecting on whole lives - diverse perspectives on health and illness.
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Episodes

Holism: the whole truth

The notion of holistic therapy is one that is becoming increasingly mainstream. An engaging debate with practitioners explores the pros and cons of this approach.

Jul 07, 2009•20 min

Transcript -- Holism: the whole truth

Transcript -- The notion of holistic therapy is one that is becoming increasingly mainstream. An engaging debate with practitioners explores the pros and cons of this approach.

Jul 07, 2009

Fuel poverty

Many people lack the money to adequately heat their homes. Users and organisers of help schemes in Scotland air their views.

Jul 07, 2009•24 min

Transcript -- Fuel poverty

Transcript -- Many people lack the money to adequately heat their homes. Users and organisers of help schemes in Scotland air their views.

Jul 07, 2009

Experiencing homelessness

John and Danny, two homeless men, talk about their lives and experiences of living outside conventional society, and how they cope with the difficulties they face every day.

Jul 07, 2009•11 min

Transcript -- Experiencing homelessness

Transcript -- John and Danny, two homeless men, talk about their lives and experiences of living outside conventional society, and how they cope with the difficulties they face every day.

Jul 07, 2009

Responding to homelessness

Exploring the work of the Brighton Housing Trust, a voluntary body committed to combating homelessness.

Jul 07, 2009•12 min

Experiences of ageing

Three women from diverse social backgrounds talk about their lives and experiences with growing old, including employment, family life and bereavement.

Jul 07, 2009•30 min

Transcript -- Experiences of ageing

Transcript -- Three women from diverse social backgrounds talk about their lives and experiences with growing old, including employment, family life and bereavement.

Jul 07, 2009

Frank Richards

Frank Richards was born in the Caribbean in 1931. He moved to England in 1955, and reminisces on his experiences as an immigrant and surviving ill health.

Jul 07, 2009•20 min

Transcript -- Frank Richards

Transcript -- Frank Richards was born in the Caribbean in 1931. He moved to England in 1955, and reminisces on his experiences as an immigrant and surviving ill health.

Jul 07, 2009

Valuing people’s lives

Tom Kitwood worked to develop residential care for the elderly with his care mapping program. He sheds light on the importance of engagement and agency when working with those suffering from dementia.

Jul 07, 2009•7 min

Transcript -- Valuing people’s lives

Transcript -- Tom Kitwood worked to develop residential care for the elderly with his care mapping program. He sheds light on the importance of engagement and agency when working with those suffering from dementia.

Jul 07, 2009

Who cares?

In a round table discussion, people acting as full-time carers for relatives and loved ones highlight the difficulties and the frustration of caring, along with problems faced dealing with benefits and medical professionals.

Jul 07, 2009•19 min

Transcript -- Who cares?

Transcript -- In a round table discussion, people acting as full-time carers for relatives and loved ones highlight the difficulties and the frustration of caring, along with problems faced dealing with benefits and medical professionals.

Jul 07, 2009

Alternative and complimentary therapies

Many people are now turning to complementary medicines in place of more conventional cures. Practitioners illuminate their practices and theories and the effectiveness of their remedies.

Jul 07, 2009•29 min

Transcript -- Alternative and complimentary therapies

Transcript -- Many people are now turning to complementary medicines in place of more conventional cures. Practitioners illuminate their practices and theories and the effectiveness of their remedies.

Jul 07, 2009
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