Oldenland
A Journey in Search of the Good Last Years
$59.02
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
29 July 2025
Summary
‘Discover the secret to thriving in old age’ - Telegraph
‘In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.’
Old age is a country, and we need to learn to walk through it. And that’s just what Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of ‘Oldenland’ spends his time doing. Where he used to study the terrain of ageing like a scientist, now he …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399822688 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399822683 |
| Author: | Roger Clough |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 158mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
[Clough has] discovered the secret to thriving in old age … Explains how we can come to terms with the peaks and troughs of old age, without losing sight of who we are * Telegraph *
Profound and reflective … The book stands out for its nuanced perspective on ageing - not as a period to be feared or merely endured, but as a phase to be understood, embraced, and lived meaningfully … a heartfelt, insightful companion for anyone currently contemplating the phenomenon of ageing - whether personally, or in support of others. It offers a compassionate, practical outlook on how to age with dignity and purpose - a truly valuable addition to the conversation about ageing in our greying society. * Country Squire *
The book is very thoughtful and addresses many difficult issues with the wisdom of academic and personal experience… Oldenland provides us with much to think about but also leaves us realising that adjusting to old age is continuous, ever-changing, and unfinished until its end. It’s a rewarding but fragile stage of life – Tom Dening, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at Nottingham Trent University
Courageous, beautiful and very moving – Jamie Jauncey, author of DON ROBERTO
About The Author
Roger Clough
Dr. Roger Clough held the Chair of Social Care at Lancaster University, one of the top research and teaching Social Work departments in the UK. An academic with qualifications from Cambridge, LSE and Bristol, he is an expert in residential & social care for older people, having published 8 books and numerous other articles, contributions, and research papers. He also served as a County Councillor, set up the first university-validated course for older people to train as researchers, and created a programme of Creative Arts workshops and cinema screenings for people living with dementia. He regularly undertook broadcast media interviews.
He now lives with his wife, Ann, in a retirement village in the Peak District. In addition to his regular hill-walking, he runs a University of Third Age history group and since the pandemic has edited a fortnightly newsletter for residents to share memories.
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