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Gambling among older adults in Singapore. Some preliminary empirical findings
- Author:
- NG Vincent C.K.
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 21(1), June 2011, pp.18-30.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Gambling is a widely accepted social and recreation activity in Singapore, with surveys suggesting that around 58% of the population have gambled at least once in the last 12 months. The purpose of this study was to shed light on gambling among older adults in Singapore. A sample of 74 adults aged 60 and above who were participants of a community-based elderly outreach programme was surveyed. The survey included questions relating to gambling participation and the perception of the respondents. The findings indicated that 27% of the respondents had gambled in the past month and their favourite gambling game was the lottery 4D. Those who gambled were found to have more free time than those who did not (64 hours per week versus 38 hours per week). Almost all the respondents (97%) did not know where to go to get help for problem gambling. The article concludes that public education campaigns on problem gambling should be re-designed to reach out to older adults.
Gerontological social work research in health and mental health
- Author:
- BERKMAN Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 21(1), January 2011, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Five societal trends pose significant challenges to society and to social work practice: living with chronic illness, community-based practice, patient diversity, family caregiving, and palliative and end-of-life care. This paper looks at these trends, tying them to research priorities which a panel of social work researchers in the United States identified as most significant.
People, pets and care homes: a story of ambivalence
- Authors:
- SMITH Randall, JOHNSON Julia, ROLPH Sheena
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 12(4), 2011, pp.217-228.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The aim of this article is to examine the history of pet ownership and its relationship to well-being in later life, and to compare current and past attitudes, policies and practices with regard to the issue of pet ownership in communal residential settings for older people. The article includes a review of the literature on pets and older people. It discusses pets and health and well-being, pets and older people, pet visiting schemes and institutional care, and personal and communal pets in care homes. It also draws on new data from research conducted by the authors, which compared archived material on residential homes for older people visited in the late 1950s as part of a study by Peter Townsend (The Last Refuge) with findings from revisiting a sample of these homes 50 years later. The research included observation and interviews with managers and residents, and responses indicated ambivalent attitudes, ambiguity at the policy level, and variation in practice.
Alcohol use in later life - older people's perspectives
- Authors:
- WARD Lizzie, BARNES Marian, GAHAGAN Beatrice
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 12(4), 2011, pp.239-247.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on qualitative research aiming to generate a wider evidence-based by exploring the circumstances in which older people drink, and the meaning that drinking alcohol has for them and its impact. The study developed a participatory methodology in which older people were actively involved in designing and carrying out the research. 21 older people were recruited for interviews, which were carried out by older co-researchers. The article describes the study and its findings. Thematic analysis identified drinking styles (social - regular; social - occasional; heavy lone drinking; and heavy drinking in a drinking network) and themes illustrating what affects drinking styles (social relationships; loss, change and adaptation; cost and availability; health, well-being and growing older; and responsibility, control and independence). The article discusses aspects of older people's drinking habits, including seeking help. It notes that this is a sensitive topic, discusses implications for practice and policy development, and suggests that more research is needed to understand the social, cultural and economic contexts of older people's drinking behaviour.
The socio-economic contribution of older people in the UK
- Author:
- COOK Julia
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 15(4), 2011, pp.141-146.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In the UK, over 65s are often seen as a burden on society's resources. Older people make a huge contribution to the UK's society but their potential is not always realised. The aim of this paper is to give evidence of the contribution of older people, the difference they are making in their communities, and how the roles they take on can only become more important. It draws on research published by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) in March 2011 which highlights older people’s contributions to economic and social growth in the UK. The paper is set out in 6 sections: an overview of WRVS; challenges of an ageing society; the ‘grey pound’; provision of social care; volunteering; and non-financial and other contributions of older people. Case studies are used to provide more detail on the contribution of, and opportunities for, older volunteers.
What Wales can teach the world
- Author:
- MORDEY Marc
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 15(4), 2011, pp.153-163.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Welsh Assembly Government published its 10-year Older People’s Strategy in 2003. In the first 5 years, the principle aims were to increase awareness of older people’s concerns and to establish processes and structures for delivering longer term action. The second phase, launched in 2008, focused on increasing the health and wellbeing of older people and finding ways by which they can stay independent and active for longer. The purpose of this paper is to explore the development and implementation of the Older People's Strategy for Wales and the role of the Older People's Commissioner for Wales; and to identify lessons for other countries that are considering different approaches to implementing ageing strategies. Based on round table discussions held during the summer of 2011 with key people involved in the development and delivery of the Older People's Strategy, it sets out the key factors for a successful policy and practice approach to developing effective ageing strategies and public services for older people. The paper concludes by focusing on the significant issues, challenges and opportunities ahead.
The ABC scale and fall risk: a systematic review
- Authors:
- STASNY Bernadette Marie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 29(3), September 2011, pp.233-242.
- Publisher:
- Informa Healthcare
This systematic review focuses on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale in order to assess how well it predicts falls in older adults living in the community. The evidence is from only three studies, all of which were judged to be good quality. The results suggest that the ABC scale is a useful measure of balance confidence in older adults, but research on its ability to predict falls is limited. Large, longer-term, prospective studies are needed.
Abuse and neglect experienced by aging Chinese in Canada
- Author:
- LAI Daniel W. L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(4), September 2011, pp.326-347.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The traditional values of Chinese culture promote care and respect toward older adults. Using data collected as part of a cross-sectional survey on the health and well-being of older Chinese people in Canada conducted in 7 major Canadian cities, this study aimed to examine the incidence of abuse and neglect among this group. The 2,272 participants (ethnic Chinese people aged 55 years or older) took part in face-to-face interviews. The article reports on the study methods, analysis and results. The findings showed that 4.5% of the participants reported experiencing at least one incident of maltreatment or neglect in the previous 12 months. The most common forms of neglect and abuse reported related to interactions or interpersonal relationships with others, and included being scolded, yelled at, treated impolitely all the time, and ridiculed. Living alone was associated with less neglect or abuse. The article discusses factors which correlated with neglect or abuse, and the implications for practitioners working with older people in the Chinese culture.
Conceptual model and map of financial exploitation of older adults
- Authors:
- CONRAD Kendon J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(4), September 2011, pp.304-325.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of a vulnerable adult's funds, property or assets. The purpose of this US study was to conceptualise financial exploitation of older adults in order to develop a hierarchical conceptual model for elder financial exploitation screening. Statements were generated from a literature review and by local and national panels consisting of 16 experts in the field of financial exploitation. The statements were sorted and rated using specialist software which grouped them into clusters and depicted them as a map. Six clusters were identified and ranked in order of descending severity: theft and scams, financial victimisation (indicating a breach of trust by someone in a position of trust with responsibility for financial matters), financial entitlement (indicating that someone who lives with the older person feels entitled to use their money), coercion, signs of possible financial abuse, and money management difficulties. The article presents the concept map and includes a model linking types of financial exploitation to the older adult's condition and the types of intervention that might be required. An appendix lists the financial exploitation clusters and related statements.
The impact of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups on people with dementia: views from participants, their carers and group facilitators
- Authors:
- SPECTOR Aimee, GARDNER Charlotte, ORRELL Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 15(8), November 2011, pp.945-949.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), a brief group intervention, is known to lead to significant improvements in cognitive function and quality of life for people with dementia. This study explored whether improvements found in clinical trials were also noted by people with dementia, their carers and group facilitators in everyday life. Participants included 38 people attending CST groups, their carers and the group facilitators, in the greater London area. Qualitative interviews and focus groups were transcribed and analysed using framework analysis. Findings revealed two main themes: positive experiences of being in the group; and changes experienced in everyday life. The overall experience of attending CST was seen as being positive and most participants reported some cognitive benefits. The authors concluded that the findings added to previous research findings, as well as informing about the personal experience of CST.