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Social justice, respect and meaning-making: keys to working with the homeless elderly population
- Author:
- PROEHL Rebecca A.
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 32(4), November 2007, pp.301-307.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Substance abuse programs designed for the needs of older adults are rare in the United States, and traditional mental health providers are often reluctant to work with the population, thus making it difficult for the homeless older adult to receive mental health services. This article looks at the work of the Saint Mary's Center in California which obtained funding for three years to provide services for elderly homeless people with mental health problems.
Invisible and ill: three case reports of homelessness in older adults
- Authors:
- BENBOW Susan M., COHEN Paul R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 8(3), November 2006, pp.12-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The authors describe three homeless older people who presented to an old age psychiatry service. Homeless older adults are likely to have untreated mental and physical health problems and to be invisible to services. It is argued that to detect and treat them, services need to be more flexible.
Review of the supporting people programme: independent report
- Author:
- SULLIVAN Eugene
- Publisher:
- RSM Robson Rhodes
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Supporting People is a new programme which helps vulnerable people, including people with mental health problems, victims of domestic violence and older people, to name but a few, to live independently. Supporting People went live in April 2003. Findings from the Independent Review, Inspections by the Audit Commission, and other research work have shown that there are considerable opportunities for authorities to make efficiency savings in their programme and that some services are not delivering the quality of support that clients deserve.
Health services utilization between older and younger homeless adults
- Authors:
- NAKONEZNY Paul A., OJEDA Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 45(2), April 2005, pp.249-254.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This American study examineed the relationship between health services utilization delivered by means of the Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) programme and health services utilization delivered by means of the Parkland emergency room and inpatient units among a sample of older and younger homeless adults being served by the Parkland Health and Hospital System. The HOMES programme uses two 40-ft-long mobile medical units and a fixed-site outpatient clinic to provide primary health care on a walk-in, no-charge basis to individuals who are homeless. A quasi-experimental design was used, and health services utilization data was randomly selected from 293 male and 288 female homeless patients from among the 14,876 homeless patients aged 20–64 years who used HOMES and the Parkland Health and Hospital System between June 1, 1992, and June 30, 1999. The dependent variables were measurements of inpatient and outpatient utilization of psychiatric, substance abuse, and musculoskeletal services by homeless patients. Inpatient and outpatient utilization patterns by age were assessed. Results found older homeless individuals utilized the HOMES more than inpatient services for substance abuse and musculoskeletal conditions, but they utilized inpatient services the most for psychiatric-related conditions. The authors conclude this level of inpatient utilization is perhaps a result of greater severity or progression of mental illness among older homeless adults. The level of outpatient utilization is probably because the HOMES program mitigates many of the barriers that prevent homeless individuals from obtaining primary medical care.
Resettled older people: what works and reasons for failure
- Authors:
- CRANE Maureen, WARNES Anthony M.
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 6(3), August 2003, pp.18-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Examines the support needs of resettled older people. Evidence is from a longditunal study of resettled 64 older homeless people. At the end of 24 months, 34% had either abandoned accommodation or been evicted.
The associations between mental illness and homelessness among older people: an exploratory study
- Author:
- CRANE M.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 2(3), August 1998, pp.171-180.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Explores the role of mental illness in contributing to the entry to homelessness, and its prevalence among a sample of homeless older people. The results of an intensive field study which lasted for fifteen months found there was a high prevalence of mental illness among the subjects and this was a factor in the entry to homelessness in many cases. There were indications that some subjects with mental health problems became homeless because their needs had been neglected or undetected. Mental health problems also had an impact on the circumstances of older homeless people and affected their ability to seek and accept help. Concludes that more effective measures are needed to prevent homelessness amongst vulnerable older people.
Integrated mental health services: modern community psychiatry
- Editor:
- BREAKEY William R.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press USA
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 441p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Examines community mental health services in a United States context. Includes sections on: historical background; the foundations of community mental health services; methods of providing services (including outpatient clinics, emergency services, partial hospitalisation, inpatient services, general health care, psychiatric rehabilitation, case management, and prevention); and services for special populations (including children, older people, people with HIV/AIDS, and homeless people).
Anti-discriminatory practice in mental health care for older people
- Editors:
- LANE Pauline, TRIBE Rachel
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 360
- Place of publication:
- London
Exploring the key issues around anti-discriminatory practice for professionals working in mental health services, this book looks at ways to improve the health and social care of older people from minority and excluded communities. The chapters explore the issues involved in working with individuals from a range of minority groups, such as LGBT people, people with learning disabilities, people from black and minority ethnic communities, homeless people and people with dementia. The chapters cover important theory and research into discrimination, ageing and identity. Contributions from experts in the fields of mental health and working with minority groups provide practical insights into developing anti-discriminatory practice. There is also practical advice on culturally appropriate support for carers, cultural competency in end of life care, working with interpreters, and celebrating diversity, accompanied by supporting practical resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Integrating social services for vulnerable groups: bridging sectors for better service delivery
- Author:
- ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Publisher:
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 212
- Place of publication:
- Paris
This book looks at the ways in which governments design and deliver integrated social services to vulnerable groups and the opportunities and challenges this brings. Although the needs of vulnerable families, children and youth with mental health issues, the homeless, and the frail elderly can vary widely, the challenges government face when delivering multiple social supports to these groups are often similar. For each vulnerable group, the book addresses questions like: How are social services being integrated? How are vulnerable groups defined in different countries and how do populations compare? Why integrate service for vulnerable groups? The book highlights pathways towards successful integration practices, and summarises the evidence on good practice and promising common practices from across all of the vulnerable groups. (Edited publisher abstract)
Arts and vulnerable people: examining the evidence base
- Author:
- SIVAPALAN Haran
- Publisher:
- Lemos and Crane
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper reviews the research evidence on the impact of arts therapy for vulnerable people. Participation in arts projects is linked to positive outcomes, such as symptomatic relief, raised self-esteem, and building social capital. The paper outlines the four principal forms of formal arts therapy, which are: art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy and dance movement therapy. It explains the rationale behind arts therapy and other arts initiatives, and how they may be beneficial to vulnerable people, including: individuals with mental illnesses; prisoners; Individuals receiving palliative care; older people; and homeless people. The paper concludes that while there is a need for more large-scale studies that differentiate between various types of therapy, the inherent value of producing and being involved in art should play a role when thinking about the added value of arts therapy. (Edited publisher abstract)