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Why the UK needs a social policy on ageing
- Author:
- WALKER Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 47(2), 2018, pp.253-273.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
This article makes the case for a radical new strategy on ageing which focuses on the whole life course with the intention of preventing many of the chronic conditions associated with old age. The case is built on recent research evidence and the life-course concept of ‘active ageing’ is used to encapsulate the practical measures required. Combining biological and social science insights it is argued that, while ageing is inevitable, it is also plastic. This means that it not only manifests itself in different ways but also that it can be modified by mitigating the various risk factors that drive it. Such action would have considerable potential to reduce the personal costs of chronic conditions such as strokes and those falling on family carers but, also, to cut the associated health and social care expenditures. The question of why such apparently beneficial policy action is not being taken is discussed and a range of barriers are identified. One of these appears to be the UK's extreme brand of neo-liberalism, which militates against the collective approach necessary to implement a social policy for active ageing. Although the case is made with primary reference to UK policy and practice, the call for action to prevent chronic conditions has global relevance. (Publisher abstract)
Review of older people's engagement with government
- Author:
- ELBOURNE John
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 83p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
On 22 May 2008, the Minister for Pensions Reform, Mike O’Brien announced that John Elbourne had been asked to: “Examine the current arrangements for the engagement of older people and the ability of those arrangements to inform policy and actions of Government at all levels". John publishes this emerging finding on 9 October 2008. On 18 November 2008, John presented his final report to Government. To ensure that everyone with an interest in this important area has an opportunity to provide views on John’s findings and recommendations, Rosie Winterton, Minister of State for Pensions and the Ageing Society is inviting comments.
Journal of Aging and Social Policy
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Journal of Aging and Social Policy aims to highlight the issues and problems of elders caused by contemporary policy by providing critical analyses of public policy, probing the history of contemporary issues, exploring the evolution of policy, and examining the literature in related policy areas to make a point relevant to the aging society and the systems that deliver programs or services. This journal is indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online.
Conceptualizing age-friendliness in workplaces: proposing a new multidimensional model
- Authors:
- EPPLER-HATTAB Raphael, MESHOULAM Ilan, DORON Israel
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 60(1), 2020, pp.12-21.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Creating age-friendly workplace environments is considered a central organisational approach for addressing the challenges of supporting an ageing and older workforce. This article critically reviews the conceptualisations of the age-friendly workplace in the fields of organisational psychology and gerontology, and proposes (a) a new working definition of the concept, and (b) a multidimensional model that consists of a typology of age-friendly dimensions, representing the implications of human resource policies and practices that demonstrate the ways in which organisational climate and organisational culture support ageing workers. This framework enables a better understanding of the organisational-occupational realities within an ageing and older labour market, and thus serves as an effective foundation upon which future organizational measurements can be constructed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Towards an older people's strategy for London: a draft mayoral strategy for consultation
- Author:
- GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Greater London Authority
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 74p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Mayor has prioritised four key areas for action. He will: challenge negative perceptions of older people and fully recognise the contribution they make to London; take action to reduce pensioner poverty in London; promote high quality social care; and support those valuable discretionary services which can make so much difference to older people’s lives.
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.
Policy making for diversity among the aged in India
- Author:
- PUROHIT Brijesh C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 15(4), 2003, pp.49-79.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Population aging is occurring rapidly in India, and the implications of an aging society are likely to be experienced in an adverse manner unless immediate steps are taken to provide social security for all of India's older population. This article analyses the major Indian states across three income groups and describes the differences and inequalities across states and rural/urban areas with regard to income, living arrangements, pension benefits, etc. The efforts by central and state governments to meet the needs of older persons are outlined and critiqued. Suggestions are made for the establishment of more equitable income security, and health and social services schemes. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
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.
A postmodern approach to structured dependency theory
- Author:
- WILSON Gail
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 26(3), July 1997, pp.341-350.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Structured dependency theory has been useful in shifting thinking about status in old age from a negative concentration on individual characteristics to an emphasise on the structural factors which work against elderly people. However, this article argues that structural dependency theory is also capable of reinforcing ageist policy and practice. The article considers the contribution of a postmodern approach to ageing societies and offers a critique of structured dependency theory.
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)