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Prescribing for older people in care homes - control, context and culture
- Authors:
- HUGHES Carmel M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(3), July 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Research conducted in the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s in Belfast over the past 12 years has identified and explored a number of influences on prescribing of medications for older people in care homes. These are described as control, context and culture. This article highlights the impact of legislative control on the practice of prescribing medication for older people in care homes, drawing on experience in the United States.
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
- Author:
- BREEZE Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(4), October 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) follows cohorts of older people with biennial interviews. It covers key elements of quality of life, with design assumed that there are connections between our health and functioning, our social networks, our economic position, and our perceptions of wellbeing. This paper briefly looks at the aims of the ELSA and looks at how the data have been used in the area of health inequalities and timing retirement.
Unpaid older carers: the backbone of community care - what community care?
- Authors:
- DILLENBURGER Karola, MCKERR Lyn
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(3), July 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
A recent study conducted in Northern Ireland asked older parents who care for their sons and daughters with disabilities at home about their experiences. This article highlights some of their responses. Recommendations for policy makers are included.
Is home where the heart is? The affinities between people and betwixt places in later life
- Author:
- BURHOLT Vanessa
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(2), April 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The author discusses the migration of older people, both within the UK, and transnationally. She then explores the maintenance or development of relationships between people and places - both physical and social. There is then a brief discussion about the importance of addressing some of the physical, social and psychological needs of older people who have severed an attachment to place by identifying the most important aspects of a community that they are leaving.
Introducing "Support at Home: Interventions to Enhance life in Dementia (SHIELD)": five year research programme funded by the National Institute for Health Research
- Authors:
- BURNELL Karen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(2), April 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
SHIELD is a research programme which aims to reduce disability, improve outcomes, and enhance quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. This article looks at the aims of three projects within the SHIELD programme: Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST); an Experienced Carer Package (ECP) to support carers; and an intensive Home Treatment Package (HTP).