This review by AgeConcernEngland was to understand the barriers that prevent older men from using older people's services, and to examine the experience of Age Concern that successfully involves socially isolated older men. Focus-group discussions with older men were carried out and Age Concern's staff were interviewed. The review found that: Age Concern was seen as for those in need of support
This review by AgeConcernEngland was to understand the barriers that prevent older men from using older people's services, and to examine the experience of Age Concern that successfully involves socially isolated older men. Focus-group discussions with older men were carried out and Age Concern's staff were interviewed. The review found that: Age Concern was seen as for those in need of support and 'incapable'. Men were more likely to attend if referred by professionals, particularly GP's. Referral practices were, in some cases, patchy. There was a lack of 'front-line' male staff. Some activities were regarded as 'feminised'.
Subject terms:
social isolation, men, older people, social care provision, doctors, gender, health care;
Pensioners are being forced to live ‘just above the breadline’, with inflation-busting bills leaving them with little money to enjoy retirement, according to a new report by Age Concern. The charity is warning that thousands of older people are missing out on a decent quality of life, which could be putting them at risk of isolation and depression in later life. This report reveals that many older people are denied the simple pleasures that most people take for granted. New findings also show that 40% of over 65s feel that their social life is restricted by a lack of money, with just over a third (35%) admitting they cannot afford to spend a day out with friends or family and one in three (33%) saying they cannot afford to go out for a meal, enjoy a night at the pub with friends, or entertain friends or family at home. Even pursuing a hobby or leisure activity is out of the question for just under a third (29%) and a 41% say a holiday is simply unaffordable.
Pensioners are being forced to live ‘just above the breadline’, with inflation-busting bills leaving them with little money to enjoy retirement, according to a new report by Age Concern. The charity is warning that thousands of older people are missing out on a decent quality of life, which could be putting them at risk of isolation and depression in later life. This report reveals that many older people are denied the simple pleasures that most people take for granted. New findings also show that 40% of over 65s feel that their social life is restricted by a lack of money, with just over a third (35%) admitting they cannot afford to spend a day out with friends or family and one in three (33%) saying they cannot afford to go out for a meal, enjoy a night at the pub with friends, or entertain friends or family at home. Even pursuing a hobby or leisure activity is out of the question for just under a third (29%) and a 41% say a holiday is simply unaffordable.
Subject terms:
social isolation, older people, pensions, personal finance, poverty, quality of life, depression;