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Memory Banks
- Author:
- KELLY Des
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.12.03, 2003, p.40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A Liverpool museum is turning the memories of older people into a resource and social care programme with outreach projects and activities. Reports on the City Memories Project.
Determinants of stability and changes in self-reported Work disability among older working-age populations
- Author:
- CHOI Namkee G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 15(1), 2003, pp.11-31.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Data from the Health and Retirement Study, 1992-1994, were used to analyse: the prevalence and incidence of self-reported work disability among older working-age populations over a two-year period, and the effect of the stability/changes in physical and functional health conditions, controlling for socioeconomic and occupational characteristics, on the stability/changes in self-reported work ability/disability. Findings show a high rate of transitions into and out of work-disabled status over the two-year period. Findings also show that, although objective physical and functional health problems and low self-ratings of health at wave 1 were significant determinants of self-reported work disability at wave 1, most subsequent changes in objective physical and functional health conditions over the two-year period were not significantly associated with the changes in self-report of work disability between wave 1 and wave 2. Especially, improved health conditions were not significantly associated with regained work ability between the two waves. Of the demographic variables, female gender significantly increased the likelihood of reporting work disability at wave 2, and being Black or Hispanic significantly decreased the likelihood of reporting regained work ability at wave 2. Research and policy implications of the findings are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Formal support, mental disorders and personal characteristics: a 25-year follow-up study of a total cohort of older people
- Authors:
- SAMUELSSON G., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 11(2), March 2003, pp.95-102.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study was designed to describe the pattern of long-term formal support received by people with mental disorders and to investigate the relationship between the medical, psychological and social characteristics of the participants and types of formal support, based on a cohort of 192 people born in 1902 and 1903 in a community in Southern Sweden. They were assessed using interviews, psychological tests and medical examinations. Information was collected about the use of primary healthcare and social services. The first assessment took place when the cohort was aged 67 and on 8 further occasions until they were 92. Participation ranged from 72% to 100%. During the observation period of 25 years, 53% of people with dementia eventually received both home help and institutional care compared to 34% with other psychiatric diagnoses and 12% with good mental health. The last group all had physical health problems and/or problems with activities of daily living. However, 35% of the dementia group, 46% with other psychiatric diagnoses and 52% with good mental health received no formal support. Males and self-employed people were significantly less likely to use formal support. The institutionalised group reported loneliness significantly more often than the other 2. In a logistic regression analysis, loneliness, low social class, high blood pressure and low problem-solving ability were predictors of formal support use. People with mental disorder, including dementia, were significantly more likely to use formal support compared with people with good mental health. Social factors were the main factors predicting formal support.
Institutionnalisation des personnes agees: les representations socialies et leurs impacts
- Author:
- BICKERSTAFF Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Canadian Social Work Review, 20(2), 2003, pp.227-241.
- Publisher:
- Canadian Association for Social Work Education
Following the social transformation introduced by the industrial revolution, institutionalisation became the norm for sheltering and "managing" various groups, such as orphans or indigents, in modern society. The elderly, too, have experienced various forms of institutionalisation. As has been the case, to varying degrees, for institutionalisation of the mentally ill or orphans, institutionalisation of the elderly is socially viewed in a very negative light. This general perception, which covers institutionalisation of the elderly with a veil of fear, shame and guilt, has major consequences for all parties involved. To the extent that such serious negative images persist, this type of care will always be excessively agonising for both the elderly and their families. [Article in French].
Combating elder financial abuse: a multi-disciplinary approach to a growth problem
- Authors:
- MALKS Betty, BUCKMASTER Jamie, CUNINGHAM Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 15(3/4), 2003, pp.55-69.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
While the number of violent crimes in the United States is decreasing, financial crimes against the elderly are increasing due to the aging of the overall population and greater concentration of wealth among older people. The United States, along with the rest of the world, is experiencing dramatic growth of its senior populace; and financial abuse of the elderly is also dramatically rising. Santa Clara County, California's response to this problem via their model programme emphasizing a multi-disciplinary approach to combating financial abuse is discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Study of elder abuse within diverse cultures
- Authors:
- KOSBERG Jordan L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 15(3/4), 2003, pp.71-89.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The article provides an overview of the challenges to cross-cultural and cross-national research on elder abuse. There are conceptual and methodological difficulties in undertaking comparative studies within and between countries. As an example of the need to address cultural diversity within a country, elder abuse efforts in the U.S., UK, and Israel are described. The most pressing need for cross-national research on abuse involves a common definition of such adversities against the elderly that is reflective of the values within a country and at a sufficient level of discourse to embrace diverse conceptualizations of the problem. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
The use of Mental Health Review Tribunals by older people
- Author:
- DWYER Sandra
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 15(3), 2003, pp.51-60.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Focuses on the proportion of older people who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 who make applications to tribunals in comparison to younger adults. Some implications for social work practice are explored, both under current legislation, and in the context of legislative reform.
Developing an inclusive approach to dementia care
- Author:
- ADAMS Trevor
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 15(1), 2003, pp.45-56.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Critically examines the trend within dementia care to focus on either people with dementia or their informal carer. Attention is given to the alliances and collusions that may develop within triads comprising people with dementia, their carers and dementia care practitioners and the implications for this upon the distribution of power. Outlines an inclusive model of dementia care in which the needs of the person with dementia, family carers and the dementia care practitioner are understood in terms of inclusion. Also shows how the model may be used to enhance practice in dementia care, particularly how practitioners can ensure that both people with dementia and their carers are included within decision making processes. The role of supervision is noted as a way that dementia care practitioners may gain worthwhile insights into the alliances and collusions that can impede practice within dementia care.
Rurality, aging and social work: setting the context
- Authors:
- BUTLER Sandra, KAYE Lenard W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 41(1/2), 2003, pp.3-35.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Argues that the unique needs of elders in rural communities and the role of the social work profession in meeting these needs requires more complete examination. Provides an historical context to the discussion of service intervention in rural communities and offers alternative definitions of rurality and past and current federal stances on the topic. Presents a demographic overview and profile of the major issues facing rural elders and their families and the special set of opportunities and highlights the challenges associated with rural gerontological social work practice, including working with older adults that are less educated, poorer, with fewer retirement benefits, living in inadequate housing, and suffering from more frequent chronic illness. At the same time, rural older adults are likely to value highly their independence while simultaneously having less access to a smaller number of community services. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Rural disabled elders
- Authors:
- DePOY Elizabeth, GILSON Stephen French
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 41(1/2), 2003, pp.175-190.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses the tension between nomothetic and idiographic thinking about populations, and advances a definition which embodies both. Argues that rural disabled elders are therefore a diverse set of members who both share some commonalities and are rich in their diversity and difference. To belong to this group, members must live outside of urban areas, be advanced in age and experience, and exhibit at least one atypical characteristic that carries an explanation which fits legitimate disability determination by a formal source. Advances an approach to social work practice guided by the synthesis of two ideologies, self determination and legitimacy, and informed by systematic examination and analysis of social problems that affect individuals and groups. Concludes by advancing positive and negative principles for practice.