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The professional construction of aging
- Author:
- MILLER L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 10(3/4), 1987, pp.141-153.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses ageism among professional practitioners and in policy making.
Older adults and Covid 19: social justice, disparities, and social work practice
- Author:
- COX Carole
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, early cite 18 August 2020,
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought immense challenges to almost every country as it spreads throughout their populations. Foremost among these challenges is the heightened awareness of inequalities in society and the immense toll that the virus has on the most vulnerable. Globally, older people are the most at risk of getting the virus and dying from the it. Yet, although age is a significant contributor, it is its interaction with other factors, chronic conditions, poverty, and race that makes it a strong determinant. These factors reflect disparities and systemic social injustices that interact to increase the vulnerability of older adults. This paper discusses the many roles that social work, with its focus on social change, injustice, and vulnerable groups can intervene at many levels of practice and with specific groups to alleviate these fundamental disparities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Happy 85th birthday?
- Authors:
- McCLELLAND Siobhan, FELVUS Jeremy, TAYLOR Robert
- Publishers:
- Age Concern, Pfizer
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
As we get older our state of health affects our ability to fully participate in society and to fulfil our ambitions. The proportion of older people within society is growing and will continue to grow throughout the first half of the 21st Century. Wales has taken an important step in addressing these challenges in developing its Older People's Strategy. Politicians, policy makers and society at large must look even further ahead and consider the future of healthy ageing and provide imaginative solutions to the longer term issues it presents. The analysis provides detailed comment on the main themes to emerge across the four discussion dinners. The report takes these themes and poses a series of challenging questions for policy makers and society alike. Overall the project, is intended to stimulate debate in Wales on the future of healthy ageing and to identify areas for future research and discussion.
Agents for change
- Author:
- SHREEVE Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Chronicle, 11.8.00, 2000, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Business
Argues that as the number of older people in communities grows it is time to make use of and encourage the skills they offer.
Seniors as volunteers: an international perspective on policy
- Author:
- BALDOCK Cora Vellekoop
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 19(5), September 1999, pp.581-602.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Describes and contrasts public policies regarding the participation of older people in volunteer work in the countries of the United States, Australia and the Netherlands. Data were collected in 1997-98 through analysis of policy documents and through 50 interviews with researchers, policy makers and volunteer co-ordinators. The study found considerable differences between the three countries in the provision of government policies and programmes for senior volunteering. Concludes that such differences can be explained in the context of the definition of seniors' social participation employed by policy-makers in each country.
Doddery but dear? Examining age related stereotypes
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at the role and impact of language and stereotypes in framing old age and ageing in the UK. It is based on a literature review conducted researchers at the University of Kent. Evidence from the review shows that stereotypes and attitudes towards ageing and older people tend to be more negative than positive. These attitudes can result in prejudice and discrimination, which can be experienced by older people both directly and indirectly and also shape the way we think about age and our own ageing. The report concludes by suggestion there is a need to encourage more realistic depictions of ageing in traditional media, social media and policy-making circles. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making Wales the best place in the world to grow older: Commissioner's strategy 2019-22
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Outlines the three year strategy of the Older People's Commissioner for Wales which aims to transform the experience of growing older in Wales. The strategy covers three main priorities: ending of ageism and age discrimination; to stop the abuse of older people; and enabling everyone to age well. The strategy also includes measures and indicators that will be used to assess progress, identify what is working well and areas where further work is need. (Edited publisher abstract)
Downsizing in later life and appropriate housing size across our lifetime: how an unholy trinity of ageism, self-denial and misinterpretation are shaping housing policies for older people
- Authors:
- KNEALE Dylan, BAMFORD Sally-Marie, SINCLAIR David
- Publisher:
- Hanover
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Staines
This paper is one of a series of nine 'think pieces' commissioned by Hanover from think tanks across the political spectrum. In this paper the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) calls for a fresh look at under-occupation and housing in later life. Asking older people alone to downsize is ageist: we should be discouraging under-occupation through life. Older people will move if they are offered housing options that will improve their quality of life and potentially improve their health and social care outcomes in later years. Local authorities have seen retirement housing as largely for those with existing care needs, exacerbating the sector’s image problem. We need to build more homes if we want to encourage downsizing; otherwise we could make things worse for first-time buyers if they and older people chase similar smaller homes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Critical perspectives on ageing societies
- Editors:
- BERNARD Miriam, SCHARF Thomas, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 185p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The book brings together some of the best known international scholars working within a critical gerontology perspective. Together, they review and update understanding of how the field has developed over the last twenty-five years and, through the lens of 'passionate scholarship', provide a challenging assessment of the complex practical and ethical issues facing older people, and those who conduct research on ageing, in the 21st century. The contributions extend the critical gerontological approach conceptually, methodologically and practically. They offer close and scholarly analysis of policies affecting the lives of older people and provide insights into why research is done in particular ways. Special attention is paid to feminist contributions and new approaches to working in partnership with older people; age discrimination and ageism; the impact of neo-liberal policies and the passage of various human rights instruments; the re-medicalisation of later life; the participation of older people in research; and justice between generations.
Ageing in an inclusive society: a strategy for promoting the social inclusion of older people
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
As part of the Promoting Social Inclusion (PSI) initiative of New Targeting Social Need (TSN), a commitment was given in the Programme for Government that the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) would establish a Working Group to consider the factors that cause Older People to be at risk of exclusion. The PSI Working Group on Older People was established in 2002 and was made up of representatives from Northern Ireland departments, the wider public sector, the voluntary sector and organisations representing older people. This document sets out the approach to be taken by Government to promote and support the inclusion of older people in Northern Ireland. An action plan for the financial year 2005/06 has been established and will be actioned during the course of the year.