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Gerotechnology: research and practice in technology and aging: a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines
- Authors:
- BURDICK David C., KWON Sunkyo
- Publisher:
- Springer Publishing
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 288p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. This volume explores the intersections of technology with aging and serves as both a primer and reference for educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. It includes concepts from the basics of gerotechnology person-environment fit to the core activity fields, computer and assistive devices and their practical applications to models, or prototypes for technical development and its application to everyday life. The concluding chapters address ethical concerns for the future as well as offer new perspectives or context to ideas and innovations explored.
'No problems, old and quiet': older prisoners in England and Wales: a thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office. HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 114p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
‘No problems – old and quiet’ aptly summarises the situation of many of the 1700 older prisoners now held in our prisons. In general, older prisoners pose no control problems for staff. But, because of that, prisoners’ own problems, particularly as they grow older and less able-bodied, can easily be neglected. In 2001, the Department of Health issued a National Service Framework for the care of older people. It specifically referred to the ‘wide range of health and social care needs, both while in prison and on release’ of prisoners over 60 (of whom there were then only 700), and to the need for partnership between the NHS and Prison Service to meet health and social care needs. This report shows that this is not yet happening. The main findings of this report are based on fieldwork in 15 male prisons.
Journeying through old age and illness
- Author:
- MISSINNE Leo
- Publisher:
- Leveson Centre for the Study of Ageing, Spirituality and Social Policy
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- Solihull
This paper opens with a meditative consideration of suffering in all its universality and diversity, and in its many styles and degrees. It considers the supposed virtues to be found in suffering, virtues which may indeed never surface in a particular life without the situation of suffering. This is put in the perspective of the Christian tradition and its views of ageing and old age itself; and finally to the attitudes necessary for the effective care of the elderly.
Occupational therapy for community dwelling elderly people: a systematic review
- Authors:
- STEULTJENS Esther M. J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Age and Ageing, 33(5), September 2004, pp.453-460.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This review assesses the effectiveness of occupational therapy (OT) in maintaining the functional independence, social participation and quality of life of elderly people living in the community. Searches of bibliographic databases found 17 studies using a number of different interventions. A best evidence synthesis was performed based on type of design, methodological quality, type of outcome measures and statistical significance of findings. Strong evidence was found for the efficacy of advising on assistive devices as part of a home hazards assessment of functional ability, and some evidence for the efficacy of home hazard assessment combined with skills training in decreasing the incidence of falls in the high risk elderly. There was also some evidence for the efficacy of comprehensive OT interventions, but insufficient evidence for the efficacy of counselling caregivers of dementia patients about maintaining the patient’s functional abilities. Further research is suggested into the efficacy of OT in specific patient groups, such as those with dementia, and into tailoring interventions to the needs of the elderly.
A systematic review of the utility of self-report alcohol screening instruments in the elderly
- Authors:
- O'CONNELL Henry, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19(11), November 2004, pp.1074-1086.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) can cause significant physical, psychological and social problems in the elderly population, and therefore effective screening instruments may be beneficial both at an individual and population level to direct public health initiatives. This review identifies instruments which have been used to screen elderly populations, describes the instruments and assesses their effectiveness in this population. The CAGE was the most widely studied instrument, followed by MAST or its variations, AUDIT or its variations, and others. Sensitivity and specificity of the instruments varied widely depending on the prevalence of AUDs and clinical characteristics of the populations. No study focused on elderly people with cognitive impairment. Ease of use, patient acceptability, specificity, sensitivity, prevalence of AUDs and clinical characteristics of the population must all be taken into account when selecting alcohol screening instruments for this population.
Developing mental health services for older people in Wales: a follow-up to Losing Time
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION IN WALES
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission in Wales
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Mental health problems are common among older people, and more people are living to old age. An estimated 41,000 people living in Wales have dementia, and depression is more common among older people than in any other age group. This report provides a review of progress in the development of mental health services for older people in Wales during the two years since the publication of 'Losing Time – Developing Mental Health Services for Older People in Wales'. It examines each of the areas considered in the original report and, based on recent work carried out across Wales, draws conclusions about the extent to which services have moved forward. It has been written to provide a stocktake for the Welsh Assembly Government and local agencies to help them to prioritise actions and investment.
A systematic review of the effectiveness of community-based mental health outreach services for older adults
- Authors:
- VAN CITTERS Aricca D., BARTELS Stephen J.
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Services, 55(11), November 2004, pp.1237-1249.
- Publisher:
- American Psychiatric Association
Psychiatric outreach services providing mental health assessment and treatment for older people are widely promoted, but there has been little evaluation of their effectiveness. This review of mainly North American studies is confined to 14 quantitative studies identified from a much larger body of qualitative evidence. It provides limited evidence in support of the effectiveness of outreach services in identifying isolated older people with mental health problems, and more substantial evidence to suggest that such services are effective in improving psychiatric symptoms. The reviewers conclude that more rigorous studies are needed.
Proposal for a Chinese extra care home in London
- Author:
- POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON AGEING AND ETHNICITY
- Publisher:
- Policy Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The proposal looks firstly at the current policy climate, before examining the demography and experiences of the BME population in general. The proposal then looks more specifically at the Chinese group, concentrating on Chinese elders and those living in the London area. The final section of the proposal examines what a Chinese extra care home would be like and why it is so important. While this report makes the case specifically for an extra care home targeted at the Chinese community, it is important to emphasise that the proposal does not seek to exclude any groups. While Chinese people from around the world are the target audience, the scheme may be well suited to all elders of South East Asian origin and beyond.
Housing for older people
- Author:
- GREGORY Janice
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government. Social Justice and Regeneration Committee
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
In the summer of 2003 the newly formed Social Justice and Regeneration Committee chose "Housing for Older People" as the topic for its first policy review. This was partly due to the wide ranging debate being conducted with the Welsh Assembly Government's "Strategy for Older People in Wales" The topic was approached with the view that any civilised society should ensure that its older citizens live in comfort and security and as independently as their health allows.
Older people in Scotland: results from the Scottish Household Survey 1999-2002
- Authors:
- MACDONALD Charlotte, RAAB Gillian
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This analysis of Scottish Household Survey (SHS) data is designed to inform that strategy and to highlight trends in social and demographic characteristics. The report is based on 4 years of SHS data from 1999-2002 and follows on from an earlier report by the same authors which utilised data from 1999 - the first year of the SHS. In order to give a more detailed picture of the lives of older people, the SHS results are supplemented by census 2001 results, UK government statistics and findings from research