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When anxiety becomes a danger
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.5.02, 2002, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
When an older woman became to anxious to carry out daily tasks, her house became very unhygienic and there was substantial risk to her health. Looks at the decisions taken to help her regain some confidence.
Study on the relationship between social support and mental health of the elderly in China: a case study of Xi’an city, Shaanxi province
- Authors:
- ZHAI Shaoguo, ZHUANG Qi, WANG Zhaoxi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 28(2), 2019, pp.119-124.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: The elderly’s mental health is becoming more and more severe under the ageing society in China (one third of the elderly had the symptom of depression according to the statistics). It is urgent to explore how the social support system of the elderly can influence their mental health and how to enhance their mental care from the perspective of social support. Aims: This article analyzes the relationship between social support and mental health of the elderly using quantitative and qualitative data. Methods results: This study relies on a survey did in 2016 in Xi’an among elderly over the age of 60, mainly using structural questionnaires and assisted with interviews for some specific people. The study finds that the status of mental health of the elderly in Xi’an maintains a medium-to-high level (the minimum value is 8, the maximum is 32, the average is 24.06 and the standard deviation is 4.278). Conclusions: The children’s support plays a decisive role in the elderly’s mental health, which is a hygiene factor; friends, neighbors and social participation for the elderly also contribute to the mental health, which is a motivator factor. Besides, some special cases, such as those elderly who lost their only child, those migrating to other cities and those empty nesters, have become the vulnerable groups in mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prevention: a shared commitment: making the case for a Prevention Transformation Fund
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This document identifies and collates key pieces of evidence about the cost effectiveness of prevention in order to make the case for greater investment in prevention interventions. The report recommends that the Government should introduce a Prevention Transformation Fund, worth at least £2 billion annually. This would enable some double running of new investment in preventative services alongside ‘business as usual’ in the current system, until savings can be realised and reinvested into the system – as part of wider local prevention strategies. Based on the analysis of an extensive range of intervention case studies that have provided a net cost benefit, the report suggests that investment in prevention could yield a net return of 90 per cent. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ageing artfully: older people and professional participatory arts in the UK
- Author:
- CUTLER David
- Publisher:
- Baring Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 64
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a snapshot of arts organisations working with older people, setting out the personal and societal benefits that participation in the arts may generate. This report is mainly the result of interviews with people in over 30 arts organisations working with older people and correspondence with more than 70 others. After looking briefly at the general context for older people in the UK, the report attempts to paint a picture of current activity through the analysis of over a hundred short case studies of work by arts organisations (appended at A). This is accompanied by a briefer analysis of complementary work by non-arts organisations. This forms the basis, along with published evidence, for a description of the personal and societal benefits of this work. Finally, conclusions are drawn as to how this activity be taken forward, including by using international models (described in Appendix B). Additional resources can be found in Appendix C. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Wellbeing Project: improving the psychological wellbeing of older adults
- Authors:
- CLARK Suzannah, JACKSON Leila
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 15(2), 2011, pp.87-91.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The purpose of this paper is to detail the Wellbeing Project that was developed by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, in partnership with Manchester City Council. A group-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (‘‘Be Well, Age Well’’) was written specifically to help improve the mood and wellbeing of older adults. A preliminary evaluation showed promising results and in response to a significant increase in demand for continued delivery of the intervention, there are now plans to examine the feasibility of non mental health qualified staff facilitating the course. Funding is currently being sought for a more definitive study. The Wellbeing Project believes that if older adults are educated via the approach as adopted by the ‘‘Be Well, Age Well’’ course, the level of resilience will improve for those individuals who would otherwise have experienced compromised wellbeing.
The impact of mental health problems on leg ulcer treatment
- Authors:
- KILROY-FINDLEY Anita, WHEATLEY Carolyn
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 21.2.02, 2002, pp.51-52.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on a case study which follows the progress of a patient with chronic bilateral leg ulcers and mental health problems. Discuss how her mental health problems affected her physical health and the treatment she received and the collaboration required from staff in five settings to ensure she received continuity of care.
Inequalities in mental health, cognitive impairment and dementia among older people
- Authors:
- DALY Sorcha, ALLEN Jessica
- Publisher:
- University College London. Institute of Health Equity
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 78
- Place of publication:
- London
Commissioned by the Department of Health as part of the Social Determinants of Health Programme, this report focuses on inequalities in the experience and prevalence of poor mental health, cognitive impairment and dementia, and their social determinants across the life course. Part one looks at the social, economic and physical environments and how these impact on the prevalence of poor mental health, rates of progression of cognitive decline, and the ability of older people to cope with dementia. Part two examines the social determinants specifically related to later life that impact and potentially widen inequalities in mental health, cognitive impairment and dementia. The evidence shows that social isolation, levels of physical and mental stimulation and access to appropriate health and social care all impact on the likelihood of poor mental health, rate of cognitive decline and dementia. It also shows how lower socioeconomic groups are more likely to live, work and age in physical and economic environments that do not support social connectedness, physical activity or mental stimulation. Part three provides an overview of health and social care interventions to address social isolation, physical activity and mental stimulation and includes short case studies are included. The report concludes with recommendations to help national and local agencies to take action on the social determinants of poor mental health, cognitive impairment and dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Explaining about...mental health and well-being
- Authors:
- BORROWMAN Fiona, DEMPSTER Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is about NHS Health Scotland's Mental Health and Wellbeing in Later life Programme, which aims to promote mentally healthy ageing in Scotland. A core aspect of the programme is involving older people in the design, delivery and evaluation of health improvement projects. The article presents three case studies: the use of peer researchers to facilitate focus groups in Glasgow; focused action research in Lothian care homes; and the production of Facing Dementia, a booklet based on real experiences and featuring quotes from people with dementia. The article concludes by outlining future plans, including developing an action plan focused on longer-term priorities for promoting mental well-being.