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Considerably better than the alternative: positive aspects of getting older
- Author:
- GARNER Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(1), March 2009, pp.5-8.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Older people tend to be viewed negatively as being needy, dependent and frail. These assumptions may be reinforced by policies that focus on the consequences of physical and mental decline. This paper argues for a more balanced and positive view. The wisdom and experience of older people is a vital resource for UK society.
Well connected
- Author:
- McCORMACK Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.06.07, 2007, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reports on the Disconnected Mind project. The project is building on the Mental Health Survey, and an IQ test taken in 1947 by every child in Scotland born in 1936. For the project, 1,091 of the original participants were traced and agreed to re-sit the tests. The findings are now being complied on the role of diet, exercise, lifestyle and genetics have on our mental abilities as we age.
Old and young in Japan
- Author:
- DIX Jacqueline
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 8(4), December 2004, pp.33-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on experiences of intergenerational work in Japan, concluding it is developing around positive ageing. The World Health Organization says Japan has the fittest and healthiest older population. Describes the Wonderful Ageing Club, which encourages and supports older people in social activities.
Determinants of stability and changes in self-reported Work disability among older working-age populations
- Author:
- CHOI Namkee G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 15(1), 2003, pp.11-31.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Data from the Health and Retirement Study, 1992-1994, were used to analyse: the prevalence and incidence of self-reported work disability among older working-age populations over a two-year period, and the effect of the stability/changes in physical and functional health conditions, controlling for socioeconomic and occupational characteristics, on the stability/changes in self-reported work ability/disability. Findings show a high rate of transitions into and out of work-disabled status over the two-year period. Findings also show that, although objective physical and functional health problems and low self-ratings of health at wave 1 were significant determinants of self-reported work disability at wave 1, most subsequent changes in objective physical and functional health conditions over the two-year period were not significantly associated with the changes in self-report of work disability between wave 1 and wave 2. Especially, improved health conditions were not significantly associated with regained work ability between the two waves. Of the demographic variables, female gender significantly increased the likelihood of reporting work disability at wave 2, and being Black or Hispanic significantly decreased the likelihood of reporting regained work ability at wave 2. Research and policy implications of the findings are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Mobility-based disadvantage in older age: insecure housing and the risks of moving house
- Author:
- POWER Emma R.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 42(1), 2022, pp.89-111.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper develops knowledge of the logistics of moving house amongst older people living in insecure housing. These people typically do not move once and settle into a new house, but face ongoing moves driven by factors including housing affordability, tenure conditions and eviction. The paper identifies four domains of experience faced by people undergoing cumulative, involuntary residential moves: the material (process of relocating oneself and possessions), economic (costs of moving house), embodied (physical experience) and affective (how relocation is experienced and felt). The logistics of relocation are examined through the experiences of single older women living in insecure housing in the greater Sydney region of Australia. The accounts of these women foreground the costs and challenges of insecure housing that are a consequence of relocation. Conceptually this work contributes to understandings of mobility-based disadvantage in older age through drawing out the ways that the logistics of moving house – of relocating oneself and possessions – contribute in distinct ways to mobility-based disadvantage through risks to identity and senses of home. Empirically it addresses gaps in gerontological and housing scholarship through developing knowledge of the logistics and experiences of ongoing, involuntary residential moves. (Edited publisher abstract)
Why is living alone in older age related to increased mortality risk? A longitudinal cohort study
- Authors:
- ABELL Jessica G, STEPTOE Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Age and Ageing, 50(6), 2021, pp.2019-2024.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background: Living alone has been associated with increased mortality risk, but it is unclear whether this is a result of a selection effect or the impact of stressful life changes such as widowhood or divorce leading to changes in living arrangements. We therefore examined the association between living alone, transitions in living arrangements and all-cause mortality. Method: We analysed data from 4,888 individuals who participated in both wave 2 (2004–2005) and wave 4 (2008–2009) of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Transitions in living arrangements over this period were identified. Mortality status was ascertained from linked national mortality registers. Cox proportional hazards analysis was used to examine the association between living alone and mortality over an average 8.5 year follow-up period. Results: An association was found between living alone at wave 4 and mortality (hazard ratio (HR): 1.20, 95% CI 1.04–1.38) in a model adjusted for multiple factors including socioeconomic status, physical health, health behaviours and loneliness. We also found that participants who moved to living alone after divorce or bereavement had a higher risk of mortality compared with those who lived with others at both time points (HR: 1.34, 95% CI 1.01–1.79), while those who moved to living alone for other reasons did not show an increased mortality risk. Conclusions: The relationship between living alone and mortality is complicated by the reasons underlying not living with others. A greater understanding of these dynamics will help to identify the individuals who are at particular health risk because of their living arrangements. (Edited publisher abstract)
Reframing language, disrupting aging: a corpus-assisted multimodal critical discourse study
- Authors:
- MAGLIE Rosita Belinda, CENTONZE Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 25(3), 2021, pp.253-264.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore two channels of communication (i.e. texts and images) from a non-governmental organization website called #DisruptAging with the aim of finding how multimodal knowledge dissemination contributes to dismantling misconceptions about the aging process. Design/methodology/approach: This analysis is based on an integrated approach that combines corpus-assisted discourse analysis (cf. Semino and Short, 2004; Baker et al., 2008, Baker, 2010) and multimodal critical discourse analysis (Machin and Mayr, 2012) via the American Medical Association format (2007) and the suite of FrameWorks tools (2015, 2017), which are applied to the collection of texts and images taken from #DisruptAging. Findings: A total of 69 stories corresponding with 218 images of older adults have shown to be powerful textual and semiotic resources, designed both for educational and awareness-raising purposes, to promote the so-called “aging well discourse” (cf. Loos et al., 2017). Social implications: This discursive approach to the textual and visual material found in #DisruptAging hopes to influence the governing institutions that we construct, and the people who are given power to run them, with the goal of fostering fair treatment of older people within society. Originality/value: There is a lack of studies investigating counter-discourse forms available online, which use textual and visual language to change the way society conceives the idea of aging. (Edited publisher abstract)
Definitions, key themes and aspects of ‘ageing in place’: a scoping review
- Authors:
- PANI-HARREMAN Katinka E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(9), 2021, pp.2026-2059.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The purpose is to give an overview of the extent, range and nature of existing definitions of the concept ‘ageing in place’. Providing such an overview may be helpful, for policy makers, researchers, communities and service providers, to make sense of the versatility and uses of the concept, and allow the improvement and increase the success of efforts to contribute to the quality of life of older people. The overview was created using Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology. Out of 3,692 retrieved articles, 34 met the inclusion criteria. These studies concentrate on the following five key themes concerning ‘ageing in place’: ‘ageing in place’ in relation to place, to social networks, to support, to technology and to personal characteristics. Each of these key themes consists of other aspects, like physical place and attachment to place for the keyword place. This study concludes that the concept ‘ageing in place’ is broad and can be viewed from different (i.e. five) key themes. A more thorough understanding of ‘ageing in place’ provides knowledge about the existing key themes and aspects. These findings might provide practical support for professionals and governments when they develop their policies about ‘ageing in place’ integrally and to develop fit policies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Developing a model of resilience in older adulthood: a qualitative meta-synthesis
- Authors:
- WILSON Claire A., WALKER Deanna, SAKLOFSKE Donald H.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(8), 2021, pp.1920-1942.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The study of resilience in an older adult population is expanding rapidly. However, most theoretical models of resilience have been developed with children or young to middle-aged adults. The objective of the present study was to review systematically the qualitative literature examining resilience in older adults, and to develop a comprehensive model of resilience in older adulthood. A qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted to review the qualitative literature examining resilience from older adults’ perspectives. An exhaustive search of the literature revealed 1,752 articles. From these articles, 34 studies meeting inclusion criteria were selected for analysis. Across the 34 studies analysed, eight themes were revealed as important for achieving resilience later in life: perseverance and determination, self-efficacy and independence, purpose and meaning, positive perspective, social support, faith and prayer, previous experience and being proactive. These themes can be organised into a four-factor model: (a) Intrapersonal Protective Factors; (b) Interpersonal Protective Factors; (c) Spiritual Protective Factors; and (d) Experiential Protective Factors. This study presents a new model of resilience in older adulthood that is grounded in qualitative literature and is relevant and appropriate for an older adult population. This research may be useful for clinicians, support workers and researchers working with older individuals through improving our understanding of what contributes to resilience later in life. (Edited publisher abstract)
A survey of assistive robots and systems for elderly care
- Authors:
- SANTHANARAJ Karthik Kumar, RAMYA M.M., DINAKARAN D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Enabling Technologies, 15(1), 2021, pp.66-72.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The rousing phenomenon of the ageing population is becoming a vital issue and demanding fulminant actions. Population ageing is a resultant of the enhanced health-care system, groovy antibiotics, medications and economic well-being. Old age leads to copious amounts of ailments. Aged people, owing to their reduced mobility and enervating disabilities, tend to rely upon caretakers and/or nursing personnel. With the increasing vogue of nuclear families in the society, the elderly are at the risk of being unveiled to emotional, physical and fiscal insecurities in the years to come. Caring for those seniors will be an enormous undertaking. Design/methodology/approach: There is a dire need for an intelligent assistive system to meet out the requirements of continuous holistic care and monitoring. Assistive robots and systems used for elderly care are studied. The design motivation for the robots, elderly–robot interaction capabilities and technology incorporated in the systems are examined meticulously. Findings: From the survey, it is suggested that the subsystems of an assistive robot revamped for better human–machine interactions will be a potential alternative to the human counterpart. Affirmable advancements in the robot design and interaction methodologies that would increase the holistic care and assistance for aged people are analyzed and listed. Originality/value: This paper reviews the available assistive technologies and suggests a synergistic model that can be adopted for the caring of the elderly. (Edited publisher abstract)