International Handbook of Positive Aging (ePub)

Dr Rachael E. Docking is Senior Evidence Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better and Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University. Her research background is in the disciplines of psychology and epidemiology. Rachael's specific interests are in attitudes to aging, chronic and/or disabling pain in older adults, risk factors for pain onset and methods for self-management of pain. Additionally, she has an interest in dementia and pain, particularly in how accurately pain can be assessed in those with dementia. In her work at the Centre for Ageing Better, an independent charitable foundation working to help everybody enjoy a good later life, Rachael leads their programme on 'Homes and neighbourhoods'. As Senior Evidence Manager she works on their evidence work stream and identifying evidence needs.

Dr Jennifer Stock was a Senior Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University at the time of submission. Jennifer's background is in psychology and she has lead on a number of aging-related research projects. Jennifer's doctoral thesis investigated the role of psychosocial factors in the relationship between physical activity and cognitive ability in older adults. Jennifer's post-doctoral research interests have included psychological resilience with aging, improving attitudes towards aging amongst young people and healthcare staff, dementia, lifestyle interventions, innovative use of technology to improve the lives of older adults, psychosocial aspects to living with long-term conditions, and end-of-life care. Jennifer is currently undertaking her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London.

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