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Elderly care provided by foreign immigrants: lessons from the Italian case
- Authors:
- SOCCI Marco, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(4), October 2003, pp.9-13.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Demographic changes in the majority of European countries with the increase in the elderly population (with a consequent increase in the demand for personal care services) and the decrease in the number of people of working age (leading to the weakening of the sustainability of current national pension systems), together with the economic, social, demographic and political imbalances constitute the grounds for the growth of international migration to Europe. Looks at how this phenomenon may reduce the consequences of a progressively ageing population, particularly with regard to job opportunities for immigrants in some sectors of the job market, such as that of elder care.
Voluntary organisations in a strong welfare state: a study of support for relatives of older people in Sweden
- Author:
- DAHLBERG Lena
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(4), October 2003, pp.4-8.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Welfare systems are often assumed to set the conditions for voluntary activity. Countries with a strong welfare state are believed to have no or limited voluntary activity. Describes a study which raises the question as to whether an active state can encourage voluntary activity. During the period of 1999-2001 the Swedish state tried to stimulate the development of support for relatives of older people by local authorities and voluntary organisations, and co-operation between these actors. The results of questionnaire surveys in 1999 and 2002 show that activities to support relatives of older people are common amongst voluntary organisations, and that there was an increase in support activities across the period of 1999-2002. In other words, the state and local authorities have the potential to encourage voluntary work. The study also reveals a process of equalisation in the same period of the level of voluntary activity in smaller/rural and larger/urban municipalities.
Care Direct: an intergrated route to help for older people
- Authors:
- BEDDINGTON Andrew, UNELL Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(3), July 2003, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on an evaluation of Care Direct, a service launched by the Department of Health piloted in six areas offering information and support to people over 60 and their carers principally through a telephone help-line service. A survey of 600 callers was carried out during 2002. The analysis focuses on the characteristics of users and callers experience of using the service. Concludes that the experience of the first year has been positive, with the service meeting its targets in terms of range and volume of activity, and achieving satisfaction with callers. Highlights future challenges for the service including: whether the service is sufficiently focused on enabling; how well it has succeeded at co-ordinating across services; and improving public awareness and access.
The moral economy of grandparenting
- Authors:
- ARTHUR Sue, SNAPE Dawn, DENCH Geoff
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(2), April 2003, pp.10-12.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on study arising out of the findings from a benchmark study of grandparenting, based on a module of questions within the British Social Attitudes Survey. The qualitative study was designed to interpret the survey findings and to understand the motivations for and possible limits to grandparental support. The sample consisted of 31 case study families, made up of 67 respondents. Interviews with four family members were carried out in four of the families and interviews with three family members in nine families. In total the sample consisted of 36 grandmothers, 20 mothers, and 11 fathers. The study explored also explored the different meanings and definitions that people attribute to the idea of family, as well as the different roles that family plays in different people's lives. The study suggests that grandmothers are seen as a positive option for childcare, but that there are a number of factors which may limit a grandmothers or parents wish for high levels of childcare. The study also suggests ways in which relationships between parents and grandparents can be managed to avoid tensions and misunderstandings that arise over grandparents' roles.
Preventive home visits to elderly people in Denmark
- Authors:
- HENDRIKSEN Carsten, VASS Mikkel
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(3), July 2003, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Describes the process of individual preventive home visits in primary care. Presents details of randomised controlled trials published about preventive home visits during the last 20 years and looks at the experience of home visits in Denmark.
Coming to terms with dementia: a social researcher's perspective
- Author:
- REID David
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(3), July 2003, pp.4-8.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Looks at the importance of the persons experience of dementia. Discusses the dilemmas that face the social researcher carrying out dementia research.
Outcomes for children of separated parents: children's perspectives on their relationships with their grandparents
- Author:
- DUNN Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(2), April 2003, pp.13-15.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Discusses children's views of their relationships with their grandparents. The research is based on a programme of longitudinal study into family transitions (the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children). A random sample of 192 families were selected with at least two children from four family types: non-step families, single mother families, stepfather families, and stepmother/complex step families in which both parents brought children from previous relationships. Children and parents were interviewed and teachers also completed questionnaires concerning the child's adjustment. Information interviews and structured questionnaires were used with children over seven years old, family maps and drawing were used with younger children. Results found that grandparents were key confidants for children over family problems, with children reporting greater closeness to their maternal grandparents. Children's emotional closeness to their maternal grandparents was also related to fewer adjustment problems.
The role of grandparents in divorced families
- Authors:
- DOUGLAS Gillian, FERGUSON Neil
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(2), April 2003, pp.4-9.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on the findings of a small exploratory study to examine the role and function of grandparents and the attitudes of three generations in a divorced family to the contribution grandparents make to the support and upbringing of children. Families were identified from two samples drawn at random from court files in courts in South Wales and South West England, in which decree nisi had been granted in the first half of 1997 and 2000. Parents, grandparents and children were interviewed for the study. Discusses the findings which include the quality of relationships between children and their grandparents; the frequency of grandparents' contact with their grandchildren; and styles of grandparenting. Results found that the nature and style of grandparenting seems to be established before the parents divorced.
Direct payments for older people in Wales survey
- Author:
- DIX Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(1), January 2003, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly reports on a small survey carried out by Age Concern Cymru which surveyed local authorities in June 2002. Summaries the number of local authorities offering direct payments, number of older people receiving direct payments, and schemes under development
What do employers really think of their older workers?
- Author:
- YEANDLE David
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(1), January 2003, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on the results of a survey by the Engineering Employers' Federation on age discrimination issues. Discusses the results of the survey and the implications for Government policy.