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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.
The arts in dementia care: touching the human spirit
- Authors:
- KILLICK John, ALLAN Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(5), September 1999, pp.33-37.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In this second of two research reviews on use of the arts in dementia care the authors investigate the benefits of the visual and verbal arts, from painting and writing to dance.
Attitudes and aspirations of older people: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- BOAZ Annette, HAYDEN Carol, BERNARD Miriam
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Social Security
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 207p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This literature review identifies existing literature on the attitudes and aspirations of older people. The review informed new qualitative research on the attitudes and aspirations of older people through focus groups and individual in-depth interviews. The literature and qualitative research focused on the following themes identified by the Inter-Ministerial Group on older people: active ageing; health and social; consultation and involvement.
Evidence-base briefing: dementia; a compilation of secondary research evidence, guidelines and consensus statements
- Author:
- PALMER Claire
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 95p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evidence based briefings (EBBs) are summarised collections of synthesised evidence in a given topic area. This document on dementia attempts to encapsulate the best available evidence into a format which is quick and easy to use. Sources include research, guidelines and national guidance. Includes full references to source documents and details of further information resources. Includes data on: dementia assessment; history and presentation; the assessment process; diagnostic issues; quality of life (including screening and prevention and carers and families); clinical management; psychosocial interventions; medication; and organisation of care.