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Extra-care housing: selected readings
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR POLICY ON AGEING
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication lists selected readings from journals and reports/reviews drawn from material held on the Centre for Policy on Ageing ‘Ageinfo database of ageing and older people. It is sorted chronologically from 1975 to 2009.
Is there a process of spiritual change or development associated with ageing? A critical review of research
- Author:
- DALBY P.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 10(1), January 2006, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This review considers whether research shows a process of spiritual change or development associated with ageing. Spirituality was understood as that which is central to a sense of meaning and purpose in an individual's life and pertains to the sacred or transcendent. Electronic literature searches were conducted to find research published 1985–2003 aimed at understanding spiritual change, themes and tasks in later life. A total of 13 studies were reviewed that looked at changes in spirituality over time, spiritual themes and tasks in a lifespan development context. The research reviewed suggested that some aspects of spirituality remain stable into old age but that there are identifiable spiritual tasks, needs and changes associated with ageing. Some common spiritual themes identified across the research were integrity, humanistic concern, changing relationships with others and concern for younger generations, relationship with a transcendent being or power, self transcendence, and coming to terms with death. These were not related to age per se, but to some of the challenges that age presents, and were mediated by cultural factors and individual differences. The findings and their limitations were discussed.
Aging in place among older adults with histories of traumatic experiences: a scoping review
- Authors:
- DANIELSON Ramona A, RAY-DEGGES Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 62(1), 2022, pp.e1-e16.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background and Objectives: Adverse childhood and adult experiences can have far-reaching impacts and, when coupled with typical aging-related changes, may impede the achievement of a suitable person–environment fit for aging adults. The objective of this study was to determine whether extant literature connects older adults with trauma history to successfully aging in place. Research Design and Methods: the researchers proposed a conceptual model regarding trauma history, adaptive capacity of aging adults, and trauma-informed supports for aging in place. The researchers conducted a scoping review using 6 databases (keywords: older adult(s), aging in place, housing, trauma), with a full review of 32 articles. Results: Insights included: (a) Aging in place does not have to mean living in the same house over time. (b) The uncertainty of the aging process can be traumatic and can be exacerbated by previous traumatic experiences. (c) Environmental sensitivities can result from previous traumatic experiences and cause further trauma. (d) Housing precarity is a traumatic experience. (e) Permanent supportive housing is an important resource for people in crisis. (f) Community supports are critical to aging in place. Discussion and Implications: this review revealed insights about aging in place and trauma, but did not connect the vulnerabilities specific to aging adults with personal trauma histories to aging in place. Research is needed that confirms the relationship between history of traumatic experiences and difficulties with aging in place as well as trauma-informed approaches that can mitigate housing-related stressors and foster community-living environments that provide equitable access to aging in place. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clinical presentation and differential diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies: a review
- Authors:
- MORRA L.F., DONOVICK P.J.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 29(6), 2014, pp.569-576.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most prevalent dementia diagnoses. However, differential diagnosis between dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia can still be very difficult given the overlap in neuropathology, clinical presentation, cognitive, and neuroanatomical changes. Method: A literature review of dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia was conducted using PubMed. Results and Implications: Accurate diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies is crucial in order to more accurately predict the progression of the disease and negative side effects from pharmacological treatment. The differences and similarities between dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia are highlighted in order to aid clinicians in differential diagnosis. (Publisher abstract)
Cognitive impairment in elderly patients with schizophrenia: age related changes
- Author:
- HARVEY Philip D.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 16(S1), December 2001, pp.78-85.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia is a major feature of the illness, however it has not been studied extensively in older patients. This article provides an overview of the research in this area looking specifically at: comparisons of good and poor outcome; age effects of on cognition in poor outcome patients; the course of cognitive and functional deficits in late life; and evidence regarding progressive decline in individual patients with schizophrenia.
Researching quality of life in old age
- Authors:
- WALKER Alan, MARTIMO Kristiina
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 1(1), September 2000, pp.8-14.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This article focuses on researching quality of life in old age. Based on a review of the relevant literature, it argues that research has not reflected sufficiently the multifaceted nature of quality of life and has relied too much on the judgements of professionals rather than older people. It concludes that quality of life research in general has under-emphasised the importance of material factors in people's lives. With regard to older people, research shows that relatively poor quality of life, as reported by older people themselves, is associated with only a minority and, among this minority, twice the proportion of older women to men. The article ends with an outlines of the new Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Growing Older Research Programme on Extending Quality Life, which in three years time promises to provide usable information for policy makers and practitioners about the determinants of quality of life in old age.
Place attachment and aging: a scoping review
- Authors:
- ARANI Zahra Aliakbarzadeh, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 32(1), 2022, pp.91-108.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Place attachment is an important multi-dimensional concept that has been expressed by a variety of definitions. This study aimed to explore and synthesize themes related to place attachment and to identify the dimensions of this concept in the older adults. A five-step scoping review framework was used to explore the existing studies that have investigated older adults’ place attachment. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were included in this research. Data searching was conducted on databases during March and April 2019. First, 449 articles were identified and after screening, 29 eligible studies were reviewed. The results specified 17 subcategories and five main categories for the concept of place attachment among community-dwelling older adults, including physical, social, economic, psychological, and autobiographical attachment. The result of this study showed that the multi-faced concept of place attachment is a universal feeling among older adults which is shaped based on the combination of three themes including people, place, and bond. Therefore, it is important to pay more attention to dimensions of place attachment in planning for aging in place and age-friendly communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Emerging evolution trends of studies on age-friendly cities and communities: a scientometric review
- Authors:
- XIANG Liqun, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(12), 2021, pp.2814-2844.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Population ageing, together with urbanisation, has become one of the greatest challenges throughout the world in the 21st century. Approximately one million people turn 60 each month worldwide. By 2050, more than 20 per cent of the global population is predicted to be 60 years old or above. Thus, an increasing need is evident for age-friendly communities, services and structures. Numerous studies on age-friendly cities and communities (AFCCs) have been conducted over the past decade. The large volume literature makes it necessary to figure out key areas and the evolution trends of studies on AFCCs. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of existing literature pertaining to AFCCs. A total of 231 collected publications are analysed and visualised by CiteSpace. According to the keywords and document co-citation networks that are generated, the foundation, hot topics and domains of AFCC research are grouped. Three major themes, namely the characteristics of AFCCs, the application of the World Health Organization's framework in urban and rural areas worldwide, and the measurement of cities’ and communities’ age-friendliness, are identified. In addition, a roadmap of AFCC research is developed. The results of this research will therefore benefit researchers and practitioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
Effective implementation approaches for healthy ageing interventions for older people: a rapid review
- Authors:
- OWUSU-ADDO Ebenezer, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 92, January-February 2021, p.104263.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Background and objectives: Systematic reviews on healthy ageing interventions have primarily focused on assessing their effectiveness, not the implementation processes underpinning them, and the factors influencing program effectiveness. This has created a knowledge gap about what are effective implementation approaches, and how to scale up such interventions at the population level. Our aim in this rapid review was to synthesise the evidence on implementation of effective healthy ageing interventions, and to identify the factors that influence population-level implementation of these interventions. Design and methods: Following the PRISMA checklist, the researchers searched for papers in six databases: Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, PsycArticles and PsycINFO. A narrative synthesis was used to summarise the results. Results: Twenty-nine articles reporting on 21 healthy ageing interventions (studies) were included in the review. The findings show that a wide range of approaches to implementation were used including collaborative partnership, co-design, use of volunteers, person centred-care, and self-directed/professional-led approaches. The key implementation drivers were the use of behavioural change techniques, social interaction, tailoring of interventions, booster sessions, and multi-component and multi-professional team approach to intervention design and delivery. Conclusion: The effectiveness of healthy ageing interventions is contingent on a number of factors including the type of implementation approaches used, the context in which programs are implemented, and the specific mechanisms that may be at play at the individual older adult level. (Edited publisher abstract)
Positive health among older Traveller and older homeless adults: a scoping review of life‐course and structural determinants
- Authors:
- CUSH Peter, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(6), 2020, pp.1961-1978.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Concepts related to positive health in later life are increasingly prevalent within community‐based health and social care policy. With a greater emphasis on inclusion health for older populations, there is a critical need to understand the determinants of such states for those most at risk of societal disadvantage. Focusing on two such groups, the aim of this article is to synthesise international research on the life‐course and structural determinants of positive subjective health for older homeless people and older Irish Travellers. Two scoping reviews were conducted (one for each group) to capture state‐of‐the art knowledge published from 1998 to 2020. The reviews were completed from July to December 2018, and repeated from March to April 2020. Thirty‐eight publications were included in the final sample (older Travellers: 10 sources; older homeless: 28 sources). Specific life‐course and structural factors were evident for both groups, as well as commonalities with respect to: accumulated exclusions; complexity of needs; accommodation adequacy/stability and independence and resilience. Research gaps are identified concerning: lack of conceptualisation of positive health; the application of life‐course perspectives and the absence of an environmental gerontological analysis of the situations of both groups. (Edited publisher abstract)