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Beatrice Hale
Beatrice Hale is an independent researcher based in New Zealand. She has a background in social anthropology and has worked as a medical social worker. During this time, she developed an interest in the role of informal caregivers for the elderly, and created a support group for carers dealing with a wide variety of medical needs. Having completed a PhD at the University of Otago, Beatrice has written numerous articles and co-authored two books, including Family Care and Social Capital: Transitions in Informal Care (2014). Beatrice is a member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW), the New Zealand Association of Gerontology, and Carers New Zealand.
Caring for the Elderly from Prehistory to the Twentieth Century
This book paints a vivid picture of caregiving for the elderly throughout history, using the innovative concept of a 'carerscape'. Inspired by Appadurai's 'ethnoscape', this framework highlights diverse aspects of caregiving across time and cultures. From kin and household members to spiritual, legal, and community-based systems, the book explores the evolution of care.
Caring for the Elderly from Prehistory to the Twentieth Century
This book paints a vivid picture of caregiving for the elderly throughout history, using the innovative concept of a 'carerscape'. Inspired by Appadurai's 'ethnoscape', this framework highlights diverse aspects of caregiving across time and cultures. From kin and household members to spiritual, legal, and community-based systems, the book explores the evolution of care.