Search results for ‘Subject term:"older people"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 8 of 8
Prevalence, causes and impact of sight loss in older people in Britain
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication summarises findings relating to vision from cross-sectional analyses of the Medical Research Council (MRC) 'Trial of the Assessment and Management of Older People in the Community’. The population-based MRC trial studies the prevalence, causes and impact of vision loss in a large representative sample of older people in Britain.
An investigation into the circumstances of older people with sight loss: analysis of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This study focuses on the demographic profile and social circumstances of people aged 50 and older in England who have a self-assessed visual impairment. The project uses cross-sectional data from the first wave of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA).
Helping visually impaired people in their homes: assistive technology
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sight loss is one of the most prevalent and disabling conditions that can arise later in life, yet little research has been undertaken into the use and development of assistive technology which could be used in the homes of people wth sight loss. This study seeks to compare the needs of people with sight loss with available assistive technology and to identify broad areas where further devices could be developed.
Domiciliary support for people with sight loss
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the research findings of a short survey to identify the needs of people with sight loss for domiciliary support and the extent to which those needs were being met. In the survey 39 people with sight loss were interviewed as part of small sample. Interview were also carried out with seven domiciliary care service providers, eight local authorities and a small number of specialist organisations.
Effective home improvement agencies services for people with sight loss: a development project and good practice guide
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Many people in Britain today experience visual impairment. It affects people of different ages, gender, background, ethnic profile and economic circumstances. They all share the common concern to remain safe, secure and independent within their own homes. Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) are small, local organisations providing advice, support and assistance to older, disabled and vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants. Funded and supported by central and local government, they are co-ordinated nationally by an organisation called Foundations. By 2003 there were 227 HIAs iin England covering 247 local authority areas.
Effective home improvement agencies services for people with sight loss: a development project
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Many people in Britain today experience visual impairment. It affects people of different ages, gender, background, ethnic profile and economic circumstances. They all share the common concern to remain safe, secure and independent within their own homes. Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) are small, local organisations providing advice, support and assistance to older, disabled and vulnerable homeowners and private sector tenants. Funded and supported by central and local government, they are co-ordinated nationally by an organisation called Foundations. By 2003 there were 227 HIAs iin England covering 247 local authority areas.
Meeting the needs of older people with visual impairment: social care or social exclusion?
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper focuses on whether older people with visual impairment are vulnerable to social exclusion if their social care needs are unmet. In particular, this paper argues that: greater professional collaboration is required to improve eye clinic and community support services; relevant staff should aim to provide timely and holistic assessments of need; older people with vision impairment have significant needs as regards home care support, access to information, psychological stress and social isolation; and initiatives such as peer support groups and resource centres offer opportunities to tackle social exclusion arising from unmet needs.
The housing and support needs of older people with visual impairment
- Author:
- THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication summarises the findings from research which examined the housing and support needs of 400 visually impaired people aged over 55. The project involved both quantitative and qualitative research methods. It looked at people's: experiences of sight loss and coping strategies; support needs and preferences; home environments and views on supported housing; social contacts and inclusion; and information needs.