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SCIE research briefing 28: assistive technology and older people
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, BEECH Roger, ROBERTS Diane
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The term ‘assistive technology’ incorporates a wide variety of devices. Assistive technology can be supportive, preventive or responsive. The increasing proportion of older people in the population makes the use of assistive technology an attractive option in social services. Perceptions vary as to whether or not assistive technology has sufficient benefits. Existing research supports the greater use of assistive technology but further evaluation and ‘local learning’ is needed. The views and needs of people using assistive technology need to be taken into account.
Educator’s guide to 'an introduction to the mental health of older people' e-learning resources
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In these learning objects students will have the chance to explore the nature and characteristics of the ageing population in the UK, what being 'old' means, and some of the complexity surrounding the concept of 'mental health'. As this learning object presents basic facts and concepts surrounding mental health and older people, it is recommended that students use this object as an introduction to the area.
Systematic searching on the AgeInfo database
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, TAYLOR Brian J., et al
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
AgeInfo and six other databases relevant to social work were searched in order to identify relevant published studies on a specific question regarding decisions about admission of older people to homes in the community. The search was confined to research or reviews of research published in English-language, peer reviewed journals between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 2003. The outcome of the searches were compared in terms of sensitivity, precision and the number of relevant articles that were unique to a particular database. AgeInfo was found to be a professional database with a range of useful facilities. While not in the top league with Medline, Cinahl or PsycINFO in terms of facilities or size, it is of a comparable standard to other databases used in this study.
SCIE research briefing 3: aiding communication with people with dementia
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
A web-based briefing providing a concise summary of the current knowledge base on aiding communication with people with dementia. Coverage includes ethical considerations, views of service users and carers, innovative practice examples and implications for practice. Also highlights additional contacts and resources. The briefing was commissioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). The latest edition of this Briefing was produced in April 2005 and the next updated is due in April 2006.
Training for older people's development
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.2.09, 2009, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Although human growth development (HGD), from childhood to old age, is a central requirement of qualifying social work education, the extent to which this training includes human growth development of older people (HGDOP) and the approaches used vary. This article identifies some shared aims, practice and outcomes in the teaching of HGDOP.
Help to reduce depression
- Authors:
- LYNE Jake, MOXON Sallie, SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.11.08, 2008, p.34, 36.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The results of a recent research project have found that care workers can help control depression among older people. The authors summarise some of the key messages from the study. In the second part of the article, the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) provides details of selected resources on reducing depression in older people.
Supporting older people through a hospital stay
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.9.08, 2008, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Highlights good practice when working with older people admitted to hospital.
Outcome-focused services for older people from minorities
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.7.08, 2008, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Focusing on outcomes helps to ensure that services meet the needs of the people who use them rather than the people that run them. This article highlights the outcomes seen as important by minority ethnic older people.
Social isolation in older people
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.12.07, 2007, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Older people often identify social inclusion as important to their quality of life and independence. This article draws on SCIE's 'Dignity in Care' practice guide to highlight ways of encouraging social inclusion and preventing isolation.
An introduction to the mental health of older people: an introduction to mental health and older people
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** In this learning object you will have the chance to explore the nature and characteristics of the ageing population in the UK, what being 'old' means, and some of the complexity surrounding the concept of 'mental health'. As this learning object presents basic facts and concepts surrounding mental health and older people, it is recommend that you use this object to introduce yourself to this area. This learning object also contains a self-assessment section where you can test how far you have assimilated the key messages.