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Evaluation of 1997/98 'Keep Warm This Winter' campaign
- Authors:
- ANDERSON Simon, SAWYER Becki
- Publisher:
- The Scottish Office Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Taking prevention forward: a directory of examples
- Authors:
- LEWIS Helen, MILNE Alisoun
- Publisher:
- Anchor Research
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This directory is the final part of the work commissioned from the Nuffield Institute of Health, University of Leeds for the National Preventative Task Group. Its aim is to provide some more concrete examples of preventative approaches and services currently in operation around the country. While most of the examples relate to older people, who were the focus of the original work, thre are also examples relating to other adults, in line with the national policy of 'promoting independence'. (need to refer to others in this series)
Turner's syndrome: continuing to thrive at 75
- Author:
- SMITH Jana O.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(3/4), 1999, pp.187-195.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Turner's Syndrome is a female chromosomal aberration, which occurs in approximately 1 in 2,500 female births. This article provides a psycho-social history of Dr Henry Turner's oldest patient with Turner's Syndrome. This chronicle illustrates the positive and negative impact of receiving little information about the syndrome, and provides recommendations for intervention by professionals who work with this population.
Religion, spirituality and older people
- Author:
- HOWSE Kenneth
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 131p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this report is to set gerontologists' and service providers' increasing interest in religion and spirituality and a new focus on older people by religious organisations in a wider context. It looks at survey data from the 1940s, examines the view that churches and other religious organisations in the UK take of their responsibilities towards older people in an ageing society, and considers the claim that religion has a positive contribution to make to well-being in later life from the point of view of public policy. A final section asks if religion matters to older people in the UK and if they turn increasingly to religion in later life, and considers policy and practice implications.
Support at home: views of older people about their needs and access to services: 1999
- Author:
- MACDONALD Charlotte
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Residential care homes, Scotland 1999
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Visual impairments and problems with perception
- Author:
- MORRIS Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(6), November 1999, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Explains how a range of complex and specific visual impairment and perceptual problems can compound the difficulties faced by a person with dementia.
What hope for the forgotten generation of India?
- Author:
- BHADURI Reba
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, November 1999, p.2.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The author reveals a changing society in India where a break up in family values has led to a situation where vulnerable older people are increasingly having to fend for themselves.
Independence, privacy and risk: two contrasting approaches to residential care for older people
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 19(5), September 1999, pp.539-560.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article explores how far two different approaches to residential care enable older people who become residents to maintain their autonomy and independence. It traces the historical development of residential care and of hoteliers to compare its approach to 'the residential task' with that adopted in local authority homes. Attention is focused on the translation of the core values of independence, privacy, dignity, choice and rights into a daily reality for residents. Draws tentative conclusions as to why a 'service' rather than a 'social care' approach may be more successful in enabling older people to preserve their autonomy and privacy after moving into a care home.
The giving age
- Author:
- TOVEY Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 51, September 1999, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
Volunteering by older people can act as a powerful force against social exclusion, alleviating isolation and improving health and respect. The author, of Age Concern, explores how good practice can help recruit and retain older volunteers. The article also looks at new initiatives and real-life examples.