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Mental health and well-being in later life
- Authors:
- CATTAN Mima, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 177p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
The contributors to this book ask what mental health and mental well-being is and discuss theoretical perspectives on ageing and health promotion; policy and practice in the promotion of mental health and well-being in later life; work, retirement and money; relationships; keeping active; and coping, choice and control: pathways to positive psychological functioning and independence in later life, ending with a conclusion.
The needs of frail older people with sight loss
- Authors:
- CATTAN Mima, GIUNTOLI Gianfranco
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing summarises the findings from research which explored the specific needs and aspirations of frail older people with sight loss. The original study consisted of a literature review, in-depth interviews with 24 frail older people living in care homes and sheltered housing schemes, and interviews with a manager and two wardens. The findings look at the research evidence to date; living with sight loss; living in supported accommodation with sight loss; service provision for frail older people with sight loss; and the conclusions and recommendations for further research. Key findings included that some older people struggled to retain a "will to live" in the face of increasing sight loss and frailty, frail older people needed help and support to come to terms with their sight loss, feelings of isolation were not uncommon, sight loss was compounded by other problems including mobility problems, and older people needed practical as well as emotional support to maintain their well-being.
Care and support for older people and carers in Bradford: their perspectives, aspirations and experiences
- Authors:
- CATTAN Mima, GIUNTOLI Gianfranco
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 58p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study explored the needs, aspirations and expectations of older people and family carers from a range of ethnic communities in Bradford, regarding both formal paid care provision and help from family, friends and neighbours. It addresses 2 central areas of government policy and practice: the accessibility and acceptability of services to older people and their carers, and the barriers and facilitators to the take-up of services. Topics were explored by 21 focus groups comprising in total of 137 older people and 33 carers and in-depth interviews with 38 older people and 15 carers. The report covers the following subjects: self-reported care and support needs; experiences and expectations of support from family, friends and neighbours; and experiences and expectations of support from health and social welfare services. The study found that, irrespective of cultural or ethnic background, older people shared expectations about caring relationships and access to services, as well as similar experiences of service delivery. There was a sense that services were run more for the convenience and budgets of service providers than for the benefit of the individual older person. In addition, across all groups there was a desire for flexible, tailored services. Older people wanted more say in how and where they lived, the quality of their food, and who provided 'that bit of help' in their homes.
Supporting older people to overcome social isolation and loneliness
- Author:
- CATTAN Mima
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 48p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research sought to identify the types of local activities and services being provided for older people in the Northern and Yorkshire region of the NHS where the main aim of the activity was to alleviate social isolation and loneliness. The report aimed to highlight examples of good practice and to identify gaps in service provision, and to investigate innovative ways of identifying the social needs of older isolated people.