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The neighbourhood asset mapping of greater Fishponds: a project delivered by BAB community researchers
- Editors:
- MEANS Robin, WOODSPRING Naomi
- Publisher:
- Bristol Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This report presents the findings of a neighbourhood asset-mapping by community researchers in one area of Bristol, and includes their reflections on the asset-mapping process itself. The mapping included a range of organisations, clubs and activities where older people might engage, either as participants or volunteers, some of which might not be expressly focused on older people. Assets identified ranged from churches and traditional service providers to bicycling and gardening clubs to cafes to individuals who were seen as important resources in their neighbourhoods. The mapping also identified some of the community deficits, which included poor public transportation, obstacles to walkability, and a basic lack of resources and facilities. An important insight from the asset mapping work was how boundaries of wards and neighbourhood partnership areas are artificial from the point of view of both many community groups and many older people, with older residents accessing various assets across ward and neighbourhood partnership boundaries. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social isolation, loneliness and older people
- Author:
- SMITH Lauren
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 22
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A literature review on social isolation, loneliness and older people. The review provides citations and short summaries of the literature identified, covering the following themes: the community context, research around interventions, social capital, mental wellbeing, mobility and wellbeing, social inclusion and community building, digital engagement and evaluating interventions. The majority of articles included are systematic reviews and literature reviews. The review was commissioned by an alliance of older people’s forums to contribute to their response to the Scottish Government's draft strategy 'A connected Scotland: tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger communities'. It is not comprehensive but aims to provide links to perspectives from academic research that may be less commonly present within contributions to consultations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting older people using attachment-informed and strengths-based approaches
- Authors:
- GUTHRIE Lydia, BLOOD Imogen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 248
- Place of publication:
- London
This practical guide covers the basics of attachment theory and how it can be applied to improve the wellbeing of older adults in care. It explains how an understanding of attachment theory and strengths-based working can empower health and social care staff, and improve the care of older people. It covers at key practice issues such as positive risk-taking, supporting people with dementia, working in end of life settings and working with whole families. It also looks at how understanding strengths-based approaches can help support people out of loneliness and help older people create a good life whilst living in care homes. The guide includes in-depth case studies and a range of tools for practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering: review of community contributions in later life
- Authors:
- JOPLING Kate, JONES Dan
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 94
- Place of publication:
- London
This review considers how to enable more people to contribute to their communities, in later life (defined as aged 50 and over), with a focus on increasing participation among underrepresented groups, especially those in poor health or living with long-term health conditions. It covers activities such as neighbourliness, helping in the community and volunteering. It draws on a range of sources including a call for evidence, a call for practice and seven roundtable meetings involving over 100 participants. The report looks at why people get involved with their communities and how contributing to communities can improve social connections, and lead to increased life satisfaction and wellbeing; how volunteering can change across the life course; and the practical, structural and emotional barriers to contributing to communities. It sets out a framework for age-friendly, inclusive volunteering, which includes for volunteering to: be flexible and to fit around life changes; to provide support and training needed; to provide opportunities to be sociable and feel connected; value volunteers; provide meaningful activity; and make good use of strengths and experiences. The review makes recommendations for the voluntary, public and private sectors on how to tackle the barriers to enable people to continue to volunteer throughout their lifetime. Case studies of good practice are included throughout the report. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of Time to Shine: year 2 interim findings
- Authors:
- WIGFIELD Andrea, ALDEN Sarah
- Publisher:
- University of Sheffield
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 111
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Interim evaluation of Time to Shine, the Big Lottery funded Ageing Better programme running in Leeds, which is funding projects for specific groups most likely to experience isolation and loneliness. These include older men; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender older people (LGBT), Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) older people; and older people with learning disabilities. Based on analysis of the monitoring and evaluation data, the report provides an overview of what has been learnt about what works in reducing social isolation and loneliness and how the programme is leading to change at the individual, local, and citywide level drawing. It also reports on the commissioning process and looks at how co-production has been incorporated into design, and delivery and evaluation of the programme. It reports that as of 30 June 2017, over 5,600 people of all ages have been involved in Time to Shine projects in some way, including: over 2,600 older people participating regularly in Time to Shine projects and 335 older volunteers and 140 volunteers aged 49 or under helping to plan, deliver or steer projects. The results suggest that being involved in Time to Shine helped some people to feel they were more involved in their local area, improved life satisfaction scores. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transforming later lives
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
Strategy document from the Centre for Ageing Better which outlines their long-term vision to transform later lives across England by 2040 and their four key priorities for the next ten years. These four priorities are based on what people say matters most to the quality of their lives. They are: healthy ageing and enabling people to live healthier, more active lives, fulfilling work, which can boost savings and delay drawing pensions; safe and accessible housing, to help people remaining independent and active for longer; and connected communities. For each priority, the document outlines why change is needed, what needs to change, and actions the Centre for Ageing Better will take to make them happen. (Edited publisher abstract)
Healthy settings for older people are healthy settings for all: the experience of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Regional Office for Europe
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- xiv, 81
- Place of publication:
- Denmark
This report shows how age-friendly environments have been created at the subnational level, using examples primarily from the Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy but also from other regions belonging to the WHO Regions for Health Network. With the older segment of its population reaching 25 percent and still increasing, Friuli-Venezia Giulia put in place an integrated system to promote healthy ageing. The system incorporates new models of social protection and fosters new social relations and networks in local areas in order to promote sustainability; solidarity in relationships, behaviours and actions; and social responsibility. Innovations adopted in health care and social services include projects to promote the quality of life at home for older and dependent people which includes initiatives to prevent loneliness, to adapt flats with technology, and to implement tele-assistance and tele-medicine initiatives. The regions experience with healthy ageing gives rise to a series of key messages, applicable to other regions, countries and settings. These are that: age-friendly environments benefit everyone; start small or locally and gather evidence for use in later scaling up; recognise the value of making a cultural shift from citizens to policymakers; planning in cycles based on evaluation is important; and that exposure to international experience, leadership and expertise is beneficial. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social isolation and older black, Asian and minority ethnic people in Greater Manchester
- Authors:
- LEWIS Camilla, COTTERELL Natalie
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This report summarises the existing literature on social isolation among older black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in the UK, including the risk and protective factors of social isolation. It argues that individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds are more likely to experience health, social, and economic inequalities, thereby increasing the risk of social isolation. BAME individuals are more likely to experience discrimination and racism over the course of their lives, which can also increase the risk of social isolation by limiting opportunities for social and economic participation. It also highlights the role cultural and community organisations can play in facilitating access to services and raising awareness about ways of preventing social isolation. It discusses the findings in relation to Greater Manchester's Ambition for Ageing programme and suggests how older BAME communities could be engaged across Greater Manchester, using co-research methodologies. It concludes that future research must acknowledge variations across and within BAME groups, as well as exploring other factors, including existing gender and class differences. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting confident social work practice with people living with dementia
- Author:
- RESEARCH IN PRACTICE FOR ADULTS
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
An online resource providing practice guidance, tools and resources to help social workers provide positive and helpful support to people living with dementia. The practice guidance is based on key principles of how to work well with people and covers five sections: start with the person, maintain a relationship, involve support networks, uphold people’s rights, and work with ongoing changes. Each section gives evidence and information, including links to useful resources and tools. The three case studies also help practitioners to think through the different situations that people with dementia can face. Both the case studies and practice guidance raw on evidence from people’s lived experiences. (Edited publisher abstract)
The shed effect: stories from shedders in Scotland
- Author:
- AGE SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Age Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report outlines the positive impact that the growing men’s shed movement is having on later life, and how it is improving men’s health and wellbeing. It gathered individual stories, experiences and observations from 8 men’s sheds, recording 30 individual conversations with shedders, to find out why sheds work for them. It also held 2 conversations with shed supporters. Using direct quotations from the conversations, the report looks at the following themes: how people got involved in their shed; what makes the shed work for them; the importance of sheds as a place to develop new skills and knowledge; the social, health and welfare benefits – including the development of friendships and reduction in loneliness and social isolation; and the positive impact on communities, such as helping other community groups and promoting connections between the generations. The personal stories may be helpful in promoting the benefits of sheds other men and other communities, raising awareness of the shed movement amongst the general public, and providing funders and policy makers with a better understanding of the importance of men’s sheds’ importance, and of why they should continue to value and support them. (Edited publisher abstract)