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Ageing with a learning disability: self-building peer support to combat loneliness and social isolation
- Authors:
- POWER Andrew, BARTLETT Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 26(2), 2016, pp.23-27.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article summarises findings from a small scale study to look at whether peer-advocacy support can help reduce loneliness and social isolation in adults who are ageing with learning disabilities. The context for the study was an increase in the numbers of people with learning disabilities who are more vulnerable to social isolation due to reductions in the provision of day services, both due to cuts in funding and the personalisation agenda. The study was co-designed with two self-advocates with learning disabilities and two professional advocates. A total of 12 interviews with participants in two age groups: 40-55 and 55+ were conducted. The study identified a small range of local peer-support groups around the urban region where the study took place which enabled people to meet other self-advocates who they felt comfortable with. As well as relieving feelings of loneliness and isolation; the groups offered participants the opportunity to learn new skill and participate in the community. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older immigrants in France: a medical and a social approach of exclusion
- Author:
- PITAUD Philippe
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 14(3), July 2004, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article is based on four years data issued from health assessment, free of chare, intended for elderly immigrants in France and specifically in Marseille. The survey shows that elderly immigrants suffer from isolation (very few migrants have a family at their place of residence) but also a collective isolation in certain districts or homes for immigrants. In addition, there were specific pathologies resulting from difficult working conditions, non access to services for older persons, non access to social and health rights and from not being covered by social insurance. Concludes that to continue to live in their own home, older immigrants need French society to develop for them a policy which allows: a suitable home, a coordinated range of services, the keeping up of social intercourse and the mobilisation and support of the informal assistance networks.
Working with elderly Asian clients
- Author:
- LIEBMANN Marian
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 14(2), April 2004, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article is based on the experience of running a weekly art therapy group for an Asian Day Centre in Bristol, as part of work with the Inner City Mental Health Team (ICMHT) covering a multicultural client group in central Bristol. Looks at the work of the group and questions raised.
A friendly visit: voluntary visiting befriending schemes for older people
- Author:
- SALVAGE Ann V.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 8(4), December 1998, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on a recent review of Age Concern visiting and befriending schemes. Looks at who the schemes serve, what they provide, evaluates their success and examines current challenges.
Dementia in older people living alone
- Author:
- LLOYD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 7(3), September 1997, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Describes a project initiated by Age Concern Brighton to stimulate awareness of the numbers of older people with dementia living alone in Brighton.