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Living will: an Eastern and a Western perspective
- Authors:
- HONG Chia Swee, HAVERS Julia
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 5(2), July 1996, pp.31-40.
This article defines the term 'Living Wills'. It outlines the historical context leading to the development of living wills and the legal position regarding their use in Singapore and Britain. Finally the relevance of living wills is briefly discussed with reference to occupational therapy practice.
Gradual retirement in the OECD countries: macro and micro issues and policies
- Editors:
- DELSEN Lei, REDAY-MULVEY Genevieve
- Publisher:
- Dartmouth
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 223p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Uses comparative analysis of evidence from Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Japan and the USA to look at future directions for policy on the employment of older people. Places this in the context of current trends towards retirement at a variety of ages.
London's older people
- Author:
- LEESER Rachel
- Publisher:
- London Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 148p.,maps,tables,diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains facts and figures on older people living in London. Includes sections on: demography; households with pensioners; economic position; housing; communal establishments; limiting long term illness; and demographic change.
Pathways to empowerment
- Editor:
- PARSLOE Phyllida
- Publisher:
- Venture Press/British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 202p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Comparative study of empowerment in social services, looking at Eastern Europe, Hong Kong, the United States and the United Kingdom. Includes chapters on: empowerment in social work practice; empowerment in a period of economic and political transition; empowerment under capitalism - the case of the United States; empowerment practice in social work in Hong Kong; empowering women; older people and empowerment in Britain; and work with families where children are at risk.
Who wants a home for life?
- Author:
- TOOTH John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 4(4), July 1996, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In discussion of design and provision of residential facilities for people with dementia in the UK, the concept of a "home for life" is prominent. Not so in Australia. The author assesses the practical significance of this difference in our thinking.
Alcohol problems in the community
- Editor:
- HARRISON Larry
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 286p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines a wide range of difficulties that vulnerable people experience in relation to drinking. Part 1 begins with a report on US research on the role of alcohol in the perpetration of child abuse and recent research on young people's drinking problems. This is followed by a study of the prevalence of drinking problems amongst older people which, the authors argue, has been under-estimated. Part 2 presents empirical evidence on the particular difficulties faced by black and minority ethnic people and homeless people.
Caring for frail elderly people: policies in evolution
- Author:
- ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Publisher:
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 305p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Paris
Examines evolving policies on long term care for the ageing population in the OECD area, and presents detailed information from 8 countries. Each country chapter covers: the demographic and social context; current provisions; costs and charges for services; provision of services; funding issues; and trends and future plans.
Social care in Europe
- Editors:
- MUNDAY Brian, ELY Peter
- Publisher:
- Prentice Hall
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 247p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of articles looking at the contexts for, and the outcomes of, the diversity of social care provision by the member states of the European Union. The book first addresses how we define social care in Europe and looks at the differences between member states. Goes on to look in more detail at the context for social care provision and the constitutional framework provided by the European Union itself. Further chapters cover Europe's mixed economy of welfare and provide detailed analysis of the impact of social care provision on 3 key clients groups: children and families, disabled people and older people.
Knee jerk journalism about social work in Romania and Britain
- Author:
- JACK Raymond
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 3(1), 1996, pp.40-42.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Gives an optimistic account of the present state of social work and social welfare in Romania. Looks in particular at recent initiatives in social work education which are helping to re-assert social work as a profession in Romania which has the respect of its population. Also argues that social work in the UK could benefit from a more supportive environment.
Can we afford to grow older?: a perspective on the economics of aging
- Author:
- DISNEY Richard
- Publisher:
- MIT Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 354p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge, MA
Presents an up to date survey of the implications of population ageing in OECD countries relative to a range of specific interrelated issues including: social security schemes; employer pensions; educational attainment; wage growth and distribution; economic productivity; consumption; savings; retirement; and health care. Discusses policy issues around these.