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Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Publisher:
- Healio
The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years. Articles from this journal are indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online.
European Geriatric Medicine
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Published on behalf of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS), European Geriatric Medicine presents the results of original papers that are of interest in the field of ageing and geriatric medicine: fundamental/translational research, hot topics in geriatric medicine, geriatric therapy/care as well as palliative medicine, pharmacology and techniques/technology applying to geriatric medicine. Only 'irregular articles' that are relevant to social care are indexed in Social Care Online. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ageing in extra-care housing: preparation, persistence and self-management at the boundary between the third and fourth age
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Eleanor K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 40(12), 2020, pp.2711-2731.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Extra-care housing (ECH) has been hailed as a potential solution to some of the problems associated with traditional forms of social care, since it allows older people to live independently, while also having access to care and support if required. However, little longitudinal research has focused on the experiences of residents living in ECH, particularly in recent years. This paper reports on a longitudinal study of four ECH schemes in the United Kingdom. Older residents living in ECH were interviewed four times over a two-year period to examine how changes in their care needs were encountered and negotiated by care workers, managers and residents themselves. This paper focuses on how residents managed their own changing care needs within the context of ECH. Drawing upon theories of the third and fourth age, the paper makes two arguments. First, that transitions across the boundary between the third and fourth age are not always straightforward or irreversible and, moreover, can sometimes be resisted, planned-for and managed by older people. Second, that operational practices within ECH schemes can function to facilitate or impede residents’ attempts to manage this boundary. (Edited publisher abstract)
Almshouses: a model of community housing for an ageing population
- Authors:
- PANNELL Jenny, POOLEY Alison
- Publisher:
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 76
- Place of publication:
- London
Almshouses have existed in England for over a thousand years: new almshouses are still being built. Almshouse charities house over 36,000 people in around 30,000 dwellings. This study concentrates on England and on almshouses for older people, although some findings could apply to almshouses for younger people, families and mixed age development. International comparison was provided by a visit to the Netherlands, where there is significant literature concerning not only the history but also the current and future role and influence of the Dutch hofjes (almshouses) dating from the 14th to the 21st century. A case study approach was adopted, with cases being purposively selected to achieve diversity across a range of issues: concept, land acquisition, funding, design, planning, size of charity, size of housing development, location, housing type and development stage (on-site/ or completed). There are a number of ways in which almshouse charities have realised development opportunities: they may own additional land, and/or contribute charitable resources to make limited public funding go further; some almshouse charities have successfully redeveloped existing sites to provide modern housing (including extra care housing); others have sold off valuable but unsuitable or poorly located buildings, and built new almshouses elsewhere; some almshouse charities have merged to make better use of resources (land, buildings and governance arrangements). (Edited publisher abstract)
The age of ageing better? A manifesto for our future
- Author:
- DIXON Anna
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 304
- Place of publication:
- London
This book takes a radically different view of what an ageing society means, turning the misleading and depressing narrative of burden and massive extra cost of people living longer on its head and showing how society could thrive if we started thinking differently. One in three babies born today will live to 100. In less than 20 years, one in four people will be over 65. This has huge implications for society – for communities, jobs, homes, and health. The ‘population pessimists’ tell us that this age shift is a disaster – that it will bankrupt our economy, and heap pressure on our NHS. Newspapers paint older people as ‘selfish boomers’, hoarding wealth and opportunity. Society tells us that getting older is something to be afraid of. In this book, Anna Dixon tackles these pessimistic views head-on. She shows that our longer lives are a huge opportunity. Drawing on many years’ experience in the health sector, as well as interviews with experts and policymakers, 'The Age of Ageing Better?' sets out the radical changes needed to ensure no-one misses out on a good later life. (Edited publisher abstract)
An “army of volunteers”? Engagement, motivation, and barriers to volunteering among the baby boomers
- Authors:
- HANSEN Thomas, SLAGSVOLD Britt
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 63(4), 2020, pp.335-353.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Aging baby boomers are expected to provide a large reservoir for the nonprofit sector. We find evidence which while broadly supportive of this idea also suggest limitations as to what can realistically be expected. Using data from the third (2017) wave of the Norwegian life-course, aging, and generation study (n = 2,993, age 53–71), this study found that a sizable proportion is already engaged (65–68% in the past year) and around half of non-volunteers (from 58% among the youngest to 43% among the oldest) express interest in volunteering. However, most volunteering is sporadic and less than half of volunteers participate on a weekly basis. Furthermore, most of the non-volunteers who express interest seem unlikely to realize their interest as they simultaneously report important motivational and ability-related barriers to volunteering. A further challenge is that few boomers are willing to make a major commitment to volunteering. Findings suggest that to mobilize boomers, nonprofit organizations need to accommodate more self-interested and flexible forms of involvement. (Edited publisher abstract)
European Journal of Ageing: Social, Behavioural and Health Perspectives
- Publisher:
- Springer Netherlands
This interdisciplinary journal is devoted to the understanding of ageing around the world. Coverage includes original articles on the social, behavioural and population health aspects of ageing, encouraging an integrated approach among these aspects. Coverage on Social Care Online from this journal is limited primarily to relevant systematic reviews or core research about adult social care.
Age-friendly housing: a list of further reading
- Authors:
- BERNSTEIN Levitt, HOUSING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT NETWORK
- Publisher:
- RIBA Publishing
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
A list recent resources and publications on age-friendly housing. Links to the full text of resources are included, where available. (Edited publisher abstract)
Cognitive reserve in elderly and its connection with cognitive performance: a systematic review
- Authors:
- FARINA Marianne, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 43(4), 2018, pp.496-507.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The cognitive reserve may delay impairments in the normal aging process, improving the resilience in cognitive functioning. The main objective of this study was to investigate, through a systematic review, which variables form the cognitive reserve. Furthermore, the association between the cognitive reserve and the cognitive functioning was also verified. Three judges searched for articles in PsycINFO, Pubmed and Scopus databases. The Cochrane recommendations, which offer directions for systematic reviews and meta-analysis, were utilized. Six surveys were gathered following the criteria of inclusion and exclusion. Studies indicate that gender, age, individual’s education, parents’ education, profession, reading activity, social engagement and humor are the main variables of the cognitive reserve. Education was the most assessed variable in the studies, followed by profession. It was concluded that the main cognitive reserve variable is education and that there is a significant correlation with a healthy cognitive maturation in the elderly. (Edited publisher abstract)
The social-political challenges behind the wish to die in older people who consider their lives to be completed and no longer worth living
- Authors:
- WIJNGAARDEN Els van, GOOSSENSEN Anne, LEGET Carlo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of European Social Policy, 28(4), 2018, pp.419-429.
- Publisher:
- Sage
In the Netherlands, physician-assisted dying has been legalised since 2002. Currently, an increasing number of Dutch citizens are in favour of a more relaxed interpretation of the law. Based on an ethos of self-determination and autonomy, there is a strong political lobby for the legal right to assisted dying when life is considered to be completed and no longer worth living. Building on previous empirical research, this article provides a critical ethical reflection upon this social issue. In the first part, we discuss the following question: what is the lived experience of older people who consider their lives to be completed and no longer worth living? The authors describe the reported loss of a sense of autonomy, dignity and independence in the lives of these older people. In the second part, from an ethics of care stance, the authors analyse the emerging social and political challenges behind the wish to die. Empirically grounded, it is arugued that the debate on ‘completed life in old age’ should primarily focus not on the question of whether or not to legitimise a self-directed death but on how to build an inclusive society where people may feel less unneeded, useless and marginalized. (Edited publisher abstract)