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- Author:
- ROYSON Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.7.02, 2002, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author argues that the major difference between long-term care and long-term caring for older people is the understanding of consent, capacity and autonomy.
COVID-19 and long-term care policy for older people in Japan
- Authors:
- ESTEVEZ-ABE Margarita, IDE Hiroo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, early cite May 2021,
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Japan’s initial response to COVID-19 was similar to that of the US. However, the number of deaths in Japan has remained very low. Japan also stands out for the relatively low incidence of viral transmission in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) compared to both European countries and the United States. This paper argues that Japan’s institutional decision to lockdown Long-Term Care facilities as early as mid-February – weeks earlier than most European countries and the US – contributed to lowering the number of deaths in LTCFs. This paper highlights a few lessons from the Japanese experience: (i) the presence of hierarchically organized government agencies whose sole missions are elderly care; (ii) the presence of effective communication channels between LTCFs and the regulatory authorities; and (iii) the well-established routine protocols of prevention and control in LTCFs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Rosalie Kane: a career’s worth of “evergreen” insights
- Author:
- DOTY Pamela
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 64(1), 2021, pp.78-87.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The author reminisces about her collegial relationships and friendship with Rosalie Kane over a span of nearly 40 years. She also reflects on the main themes of Rosalie’s scholarly work as a social gerontologist, highlighting seminal publications and why Rosalie’s insights remain valuable and “evergreen” decades later. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mentoring social work PhD students to help re-imagine long-term care
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Elizabeth, ZHENG Mingyang
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 64(1), 2021, pp.62-73.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This commentary explores the role of mentoring in creating the next generation of gerontological social work scholars through examining the mentoring of Dr. Rosalie Kane. We review how Rosalie exemplified some of key characteristics of an exceptional academic mentor based on communications with many of her former mentees, provide an account of her last formal mentoring relationship with a graduate student, and discuss how Rosalie’s mentorship related to her hopes for re-imagining long-term care and the future of gerontological social work. (Edited publisher abstract)
Revaluating aging in place: from traditional definitions to the continuum of care
- Authors:
- WEIL Joyce, SMITH Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 20(4), 2016, pp.223-230.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Traditional definitions of ageing in place often define ageing in place specifically as the ability to remain in one’s own home or community setting in later life. The purpose of this paper is to reframe ageing in place and show how narrowly defined ageing in place models can be potentially negative constructs that limit options for older adults. The authors propose a paradigm shift, or a re-framing of, the popularised idea of ageing in place. The authors challenge mainstream and literature-based beliefs that are deeply rooted to the idea that ageing in place ideally happens in the home in which a person has lived for many years. Design/methodology/approach: The paper reviews common concepts and constructs associated with ageing in place as well as gaps or exclusions, and US-based ageing in place policy initiatives favouring the ageing in place model. Findings: An expanded definition of ageing in place embraces heterogeneity in residence types and living options. A realistic assessment of person-environment fit, matching an older person’s capabilities to his or her environmental demands, allows for the development of additional ageing in place options for those living across the continuum of care. Social implications: Ageing in place should be moved from the personal “success” or “failure” of an older individual to include the role of society and societal views and policies in facilitating or hindering ageing in place options. The authors demonstrate that these options, in facilities within the continuum of care, can be thought of as appealing for older persons of all levels of physical and cognitive functioning. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring the personal and environmental factors related to length of stay in assisted living
- Author:
- FIELDS Noelle L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 59(3), 2016, pp.205-221.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study explored to what extent personal and environmental factors, as defined by the ecological model of aging, help us to understand length of stay in assisted living (AL). A convenience sample (N = 218) of administrative records of AL residents admitted between the years 2006 and 2011 was collected and included AL residents' demographic and healthcare information as well as dates of admission and discharge. Cox regression was used to determine which personal and environmental factors influenced length of stay in three AL programs. Number of medical diagnoses, level of care score, and facility were found to be significant predictors of length of stay. The analyses identified a median survival time of 32 months as well as critical periods for discharge from AL. Implications for future research and social work practice are presented. (Publisher abstract)
Review of care products: key messages
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health invited representatives of the financial services industry to conduct a review of the market of products to fund care. These reports have identified opportunities for development of financial care products and the problems they might face. This short report presents key messages from the financial services industry, which briefly outlines the types of plans those entering care (mainly aged 75+), the ‘semi-retired’, and those of working age should make. It suggests the sorts of “products” that could help with care costs, e.g. Equity Release; and that certain conditions are also needed to create consumer demand for such products to make provision for care, for example helping people to access good financial advice. The review was supported by 3 industry-led working groups that looked a: consumers and the marketplace, housing and equity, and pensions and insurance. (Edited publisher abstract)
The relevance of Marjory Warren’s writings today
- Authors:
- ST. JOHN Philip D., HOGAN David B.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 54(1), 2014, pp.21-29.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Marjory Warren was one of the initial geriatricians in the United Kingdom. She established specialised geriatric units, held important administrative positions, and wrote influential papers where she argued for the need of the specialty of geriatric medicine and outlined principles for inpatient care of older adults with chronic illness. The authors compare and contrast Warren’s early papers describing these principles with contemporary models for improving inpatient care of older adults and the need for the specialty of geriatrics. Warren’s writings on the inpatient care of older adults presage the principles of both Hospital Elder Life Programs and Acute Care of the Elderly units. The importance of multidisciplinary teams, the physical environment, attention to diverse issues (medical, social, functional), early ambulation, and the active involvement of the older person in their daily routine are present in Warren’s writings and in contemporary approaches. Warren’s arguments for both the specialty of geriatric medicine and increased training of nonspecialist physicians and other health professionals are remarkably similar to those made in a recent Institute of Medicine report. Across time and place, there has been consistency in the general principles perceived as required for the effective cares of older persons, but challenges persist in implementing and sustaining them. (Publisher abstract)
Mapping the future of family care: receipt of informal care by older people with disabilities in England to 2032
- Authors:
- PICKARD Linda, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Society, 11(4), October 2012, pp.533-545.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Today, in many economically developed countries, long-term care systems are reliant on informal care. However, in the context of population ageing, there are concerns about the future supply of informal care. This article reports on projections of informal care receipt by older people with disabilities from spouses and adult children to 2032 in England. The current projections show that the relative numbers of older people with disabilities who have a child will fall by 2032, and that the extent of informal care in future may be lower than previously estimated. The policy implications for England are discussed.
Long-term care for older people and EU Law: the position in England and Scotland
- Authors:
- HERVEY Tamara, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 34(1), March 2012, pp.105-124.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The implications of EU law for UK healthcare provision have been tracked by the literature, and covered in EU legislation. However, long-term care for older people involves not only healthcare but also social care. This article examined to what extent, if at all, is the current legal position on long-term care for older people in England and Scotland potentially inconsistent with the UK's obligations in EU law? Drawing on empirical data gathered in early 2010 for a European Commission report, this article considers in detail how EU law might apply to the social care aspects of long-term care for older people in England and Scotland. It concludes that EU law is an important element of the long-term care policy context. Implications for practice are discussed.