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Social networks of elders without children
- Authors:
- GIRANDA Melanie, LUK James E., ATCHISON Kathryn A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(1/2), 1999, pp.63-84.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Currently, one fifth of Americans over the age of 65 have no children. This article examines social integration patterns among four groups of older people in the USA: those without children; no proximal children; one proximal child; and two or more proximal children. Findings show elders without children are older, female, black, unmarried, living alone with lower incomes and more physical health problems than their counterparts. Differences between groups were found in family, confidant and mutual support dimensions of social networks.
The economic well-being of elderly people and children in a changing society
- Author:
- OZAWA Martha N.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 44(1), January 1999, pp.9-19.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article discusses the growing imbalance in the economic conditions of elderly people and children in the USA. It argues that this growing imbalance should be considered a threat for the social and economic development of the United States. It encourages the leaders of the elderly population to get involved in the drive to channel more resources into children.
Caring for elderly parents
- Author:
- MILLWARD Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Family Matters, 52, Autumn 1999, pp.26-30.
- Publisher:
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
This article looks at the benefits and drawbacks of middle-aged people taking responsibility for the welfare of their elderly parents. It draws on Australian survey data and case studies to explore the experiences of 50-70 year old elder carers.
Building community for the long term: an intergenerational commitment
- Authors:
- HAMILTON Gillian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 39(2), April 1999, pp.235-238.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Intergenerational visitation programmes have demonstrated advantages for the young and old, but few programmes last more than a year or two. Looks at a long-term intergenerational programmes in Phoenix, Arizona. Classrooms of children visit weekly or biweekly with nearby nursing home residents, Developing friendships while pursuing educational activities. Carefully planned and widespread community support through board participation, donations, and publicity has allowed the programme to facilitate programme replication.
Opportunity for all: tackling poverty and social exclusion; presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Social Security by Command of Her Majesty, September 1999
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Social Security
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 176p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Outlines the levels of poverty and social exclusion in the UK today and goes on to detail the Government's strategy for tackling the problem. Sections on children and young people, people of working age, older people, and communities, follow.
Modern social services: a commitment to improve; the 8th annual report of the Chief Inspector of Social Services; 1998/1999
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 120p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Annual report drawing on the extensive work of the SSI over the last year to provide a commentary on the action which social services need to take to ensure that the modernisation agenda outlined in the White Paper 'Modernising social services' is delivered.
Persistent poverty and lifetime inequality: the evidence; proceedings from a workshop held at HM Treasury, 17th and 18th November 1998
- Author:
- HILLS John (chair)
- Publisher:
- London School of Economics. Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 139p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report summarising presentations and discussion at a workshop on persistent poverty and lifetime inequality. Contains sections on: poverty and inequality from a dynamic perspective; area and multiple deprivation; retirement and older people; work and poverty; childhood poverty and family structure; and education and poverty.
We're in this together: conversations with families in caring relationships
- Authors:
- BECKER Saul, SILBURN Richard
- Publisher:
- Carers National Association
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 89p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Study looking at caring relationships and focusing on parents caring for a disabled child, husbands, wives or partners caring for the other partner, and adult sons and daughters caring for an older, frail parent. Draws directly on detailed conversations with carers and the people they care for, in order to provide a picture of what it is like to give and receive full time personal care in Britain today. Concludes with a series of policy recommendations designed to support caring relationships.
Bringing young and old together
- Author:
- AUSTER Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Family Policy, Autumn 1999, p.10.
Reports on Trans Age Action, a project aims to build intergenerational solidarity.
Better care, higher standards: a charter for long-term care; a summary for users and carers
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Charter for anyone in England who is eighteen or over and has difficulties associated with old age, long term illness or disability; and carers who support people in these circumstances. The Charter tells anyone who needs care or support over the long term where they can expect local housing, health and social services to set standards for the services they provide and what to do if these expectations are not met.