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Researching age-friendly communities: stories from older people as co-investigators
- Author:
- BUFFEL Tine
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester Library
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 144
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This guide evaluates the experience of involving older people in a research study that explored the age-friendliness of three areas of Manchester. It offers practical tips and critical reflections to help rethink how older people can be involved in research and social action to improve the physical and social environment of their neighbourhood. For the project a group 18 older residents were recruited and trained in designing interview questions, interviewing, data collection, and sharing the findings. The guide outlines the aims of the study, the methodology of the research and a summary of research activities undertaken. It then covers: what 'age-friendly means'; the co-researchers' motivations to participate in the study; the advantages and challenges of involving older residents; skills and knowledge acquired through the project; key findings; and suggested improvements to the age-friendliness of neighbourhoods. The guide includes contributions from older co-interviewers and representatives of community organisations who were involved in the project. The guide concludes by suggesting three principles for developing age-friendly neighbourhoods: that they should empower older people and enable social participation; they are a reminder about the rights of all citizens to full use of resources in their neighbourhood; and the importance of recognising both the social and physical dimensions which make up age-friendly communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social isolation among older people in urban areas: a review of the literature for the Ambition for Ageing programme in Greater Manchester
- Authors:
- BUFFEL Tine, REMILLARD-BOILARD Samuele, PHILLIPSON Chris
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Drawing on the existing literature, this review looks at the characteristics and causes of social isolation in older people, the value of encouraging social participation, and evidence about the most effective forms of intervention. The review identifies the groups of older people who are most at risk of social isolation and identifies risk factors at individual, community and structural levels. The review then looks at the benefits and different types of social participation and evidence about the most effective forms of interventions to reduce social isolation. Interventions discussed include one-to-one interventions; group interventions; service provision interventions; and community development and neighbourhood interventions. To address social isolation the review highlights: the need for a variety of interventions to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population of older people; the importance of co-production and involving older people in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes; and the importance of building on existing community capacity and resources. (Edited publisher abstract)