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- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.11.95, 1995, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the increase of alcohol misuse among older people.
HIV/AIDS and older people
- Author:
- RICKARD Wendy
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 5(3), September 1995, pp.2-6.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is generally perceived to be a problem that only affects younger people. This article looks at the risks and unique implications of HIV and AIDS for older people. Also looks at the service improvements that are required to address the problems facing older people with HIV/AIDS.
Understanding ageism: lessons from feminism and postmodernism
- Author:
- LAWS Glenda
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 35(1), February 1995, pp.112-118.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Argues that ageism is a set of oppressive social relations directed at and constructed in images of the aged body. Drawing from feminist and postmodern theorists it is suggested that essentialism must be avoided and sensitivity must be shown to historical and geographical variations in the form of ageism. The focus is therefore on the contested nature of the aged body and associated identities, whilst rejecting attempts at universalising scholarship. Suggests that work should focus on five sites of struggle around ageist identities: the labour force, the household, popular culture, the state, and the built environment, each of which is involved in the construction and reconstruction of the aged body.
Older people's attitudes to incomes, taxes and benefits: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Older people's perceptions about their own incomes and their opinion of alternative policy options are not often referred to when considering pension policies. New analysis of the British Social Attitudes Surveys, by researchers at the Age Concern Institute of Gerontology, King's College London.
The biggest difference is attitude
- Author:
- BIELBY Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 2(4), 1995, pp.42-45.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Discusses quality systems for residential care for older people in Cambridgeshire.
Elderly married persons living in long term care institutions: a qualitative analysis of feelings
- Author:
- GLADSTONE James W.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 15(4), December 1995, pp.493-513.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Focuses on the feelings that institutionalised and community-dwelling spouses have in regard to their own or their spouse's living in a long-term care facility. Qualitative data were gathered from 161 married respondents. Themes associated with positive feelings included: benefit to self, benefits to spouse, reappraisal of self as caregiver, and appraisal of institutionalisation. Themes associated with negative feeling included: concern about institutionalised partner's care, tension with staff, stress associated with visiting, loss of purpose, loneliness, privacy, and tissues related to the marital relationship. Data indicate that feelings about institutionalisation must be analysed in various contexts. Implications for service delivery are discussed.
Knowledge for care
- Author:
- HOPE Kevin
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.11.95, 1995, pp.51-54.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Meaningful assessment of older people demands a clear understanding of its purpose, its practice and of the context in which it is carried out. Sets assessment firmly within the context of current practice where political and social pressures are having a more visible effect than ever before.
Carers' perspectives
- Author:
- PITKEATHLEY Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 18.10.95, 1995, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The issues around elder abuse and carers are complex. They concern individual carers and users and their relationships. They concern professionals who are involved and have implications for social policy. Alternatives to family care must be made available and we must address the issue of how long-term care is to be provided.
'Gerontechnology': new technology and the older person
- Authors:
- SIXSMITH Andrew, SIXSMITH Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 5(3), September 1995, pp.11-12.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Examines technological change and argues that older people should not be excluded from the potential benefits of new technology just because of their age.
Professionals' attitudes and the mixed economy: implementing community care in Cheshire
- Author:
- LEECE Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(1), February 1995, pp.5-16.
Details findings from a study in Cheshire which looked at experiences of the community care reforms for a group covering carers, social workers, and social services managers. Focuses on methods used to promote a mixed economy of care and professionals' attitudes towards the increased use of the independent sector.