Diversity in older age: disability

Author:
CENTRE FOR POLICY ON AGEING
Publisher:
Centre for Policy on Ageing
Publication year:
2016
Pagination:
20
Place of publication:
London

This review summarises findings from selected literature and statistics on older disabled people. It is one of a series of rapid reviews commissioned by Age UK into the diversity that exists in the older population and the inequalities faced by specific groups of older people. Areas covered include: the meaning and prevalence of disability in older age; disability and employment; income and benefits; access to transport; health and social care; and housing. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
literature reviews, older people, mental health problems, disabilities, mobility impairment;
Content type:
research review
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