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Dealing with ageing demographics in Europe the GIS-way
- Author:
- SNYGG Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 1(2), December 2007, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The demographic ageing of western societies represents a major challenge for health and social care in the 21st century. The changing demographic will have major implications for the way we work, for family and intergenerational relationships, social networks and political, economic and consumer behaviour. It will also have an affect on the delivery of medical, health and social services and welfare support. Deploying geographical information systems (GIS) within administrative healthcare systems creates a new opportunity to see the whole picture and better manage available resources. In Gavle, Sweden, several projects are focusing on these issues with the common goal to prolong the time that older people are able to live at home instead of moving into nursing homes. These projects are gathered under the name Open eHome Care.
Well-being and age in co-housing life: thinking with and beyond design
- Authors:
- FERNANDEZ Melissa, SCANLON Kath, WEST Karen
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- London
This viewpoint considers how design, resident control and home technologies matter to successful ageing in co-housing communities designed to encourage interaction in everyday life and informal mutual support. Co-housing communities can be both intergenerational or specifically for older people, and are often seen as a lifestyle that can improve residents’ health and well-being. Based on research into these schemes and the results of an interactive learning day that focused on the health and ageing dimensions of co-housing, the authors argue that the physical and mental well-being of older populations in the UK could be enhanced through this model. The authors also highlight the need for additional research to determine its true potential for combatting loneliness, increasing social and physical resilience and improving older resident's health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Acceptance of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology among dementia clients and family caregivers
- Authors:
- LIU Lili, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Technology in Human Services, 35(2), 2017, pp.99-119.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptance of Global Positioning System (GPS) used to help people with dementia, who are at risk for wandering in their communities. The authors used a mixed methods research approach that included use logs, pre and post paper-based questionnaires, and focus groups. Forty-five client-caregiver pairs (dyads) were included to use one of the GPS devices for an average of 5.8 months over a 1-year period. GPS acceptance was high; dyads were likely to continue using the GPS. According to the participants, the GPS provided caregivers peace of mind and reduced anxiety in dyads when clients got lost. (Edited publisher abstract)
bespoken
- Publisher:
- Blackwood Foundation
A social media website dedicated to building a community that aims to include disabled people in the design of everyday household products to support independent living. The website lets disabled and older people share their insights, tips, frustrations, ideas and expertise about design and technology and how it affects independence. The aim is to support people to live independently and to get the most out of life. The site includes a number of discussion forums. an area for posting events and a chat room.
Ageing in place in the United Kingdom
- Authors:
- SIXSMITH Andrew, SIXSMITH Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 32(3), September 2008, pp.219-235.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Ageing in Place is a key component of UK policy on older people and housing. Helping older people to ‘age in place’ at home is seen to benefit the quality of life and also provide a cost-effective solution to the problems of an expanding population of very old people. However, the reality is not straightforward and in this paper, some results of qualitative research are presented to illustrate the benefits, problems and challenges that exist in relation to Ageing in Place in the United Kingdom. The research is based on qualitative data collected from 40 people age 80–89 in the north-west of England as part of the ENABLE-AGE Project 2002 to 2004. The research suggests that while Ageing in Place may bring social and psychological benefits, there can also be a significant downside on an everyday level. Home in old age can be a place of negative experiences, such as isolation and loneliness and there are often significant weaknesses in terms of informal support, physical environment of the home and neighbourhood and social network, which undermine the person’s ability to live independently. The paper then briefly reviews recent UK initiatives to use “telecare” to address some of these issues.
Integrated by design: housing and care for older people in the UK: current provision and emerging trends: an overview by PRP
- Author:
- PRP ARCHITECTS
- Publisher:
- PRP Architects
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 41
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the third report by PRP summarising the current provision and emerging trends in housing and care for older people in the United Kingdom. It argues that to meet the challenge of housing and caring for an ageing population progress must be made to ensure housing and neighbourhoods are designed to be as inclusive as possible; to develop an increasingly integrated approach in terms of housing and care delivery, in terms of services, agencies and local and central government and in locating older people at the heart of our communities; to foster innovation in terms of design, assistive technology and, particularly from the financial services industry, to release equity and offer creative funding arrangements to meet the growing costs of housing and care. The report briefly outlines the current provision and reviews a series of housing typologies, including independent living, extra care sheltered housing, assisted living, dementia care, residential care and nursing homes and retirement villages. The report identifies an overall trend in the provision of housing and care for older people that has been geared, over the past decade or more, to shift care provision from institutional settings toward more independent housing typologies that integrate housing and support for older people into the community. This trend is being driven both to meet our aspirations for independence and to respond to affordability challenges. The report calls for a change of emphasis in new housing and care provision to reflect the new trends, towards the development of well located, attractive, adaptable and flexible independent accommodation at the heart of residential communities. (Edited publisher abstract)