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Better Government for Older People: the York experience
- Author:
- FLETCHER Bob
- Journal article citation:
- LGIU Equalities News, 34, August 1999, pp.4-5.
Looks at York's achievements so far as part of the Better Government for Older People pilot programme in creating a comprehensive strategy for future service provision.
Year of neglect
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.2.99, 1999, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Chinese people in Britain have been poorly served by social care agencies. Looks at their growing needs and some pioneering community projects.
International migration in later life: social care and police implications
- Author:
- BLAKEMORE Ken
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 19(6), November 1999, pp.761-774.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
An increasing number of older people are international migrants. Using the examples of migrants in minority ethnic communities, this article proposes a typology or scheme with which to relate (a) the principal reasons for migration earlier in the lifecourse to (b) the range of possibilities for migration which may face older people in reference to older migrants in ethnic minorities in Britain. It is argued that the 'minority migrant' example has important lessons for, and applications to, understanding general patterns of international migration in later life.
Theory and practice in intergenerational work: a model for social change
- Authors:
- GRANVILLE Gillian, ELLIS Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(2), June 1999, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article explains what occurs within intergenerational exchange and the theoretical framework that underpins it. Follows with a practical programme developed at Manchester Metropolitan University which demonstrates the partnership between education and gerontology and how a multidisciplinary partnership can widen the debate on ageing.
Factors associated with depressive symptoms in non-demented community-dwelling elderly
- Authors:
- HARWOOD Dylan G., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 14(5), May 1999, pp.331-337.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study examines the risk for depressive symptoms associated with age, education, ethnicity, gender, marital status and memory complaints among non-demented elderly in the USA. The results suggest that signs and symptoms of depression are common among non-demented elderly subjects in the community. In this study, mood disturbances were associated with Cuban American ethnicity, female gender and more memory complaints. Factors that were not confirmed by this study include age, education, and marital status.
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.
Whose zone is it anyway: the guide to area based initiatives
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 41p.,tables,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report giving a complete guide to the present range of programmes for tackling problems at a local level. Contains sections on: best value; employment zones; health action zones; education action zones; better government for older people; new deal for communities; sure start; single work focused gateway; and area co-ordinated experiments. Also includes a list of zones and area based initiatives contacts and locations of zones and area based initiatives across England and Wales.
The needs of older lesbians and gay men in Chicago
- Authors:
- BEELER Jeff A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 9(1), 1999, pp.31-49.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The authors report results from a study assessing the social service needs of gay men and lesbians over 45 years of age in Chicago. Results suggest that his population is diverse and presents a wide range of needs. The authors advocate the use of a community organising approach that involves older gay men and lesbians in the provision of services. The authors also highlights the need to consider the social context in which services will be provided.
A life worth living conference report
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The aim of the conference was to address what could be done to enhance the independence and inclusion of older people. Positive and negative views of government plans and achievements were presented. Workshops reported back on good practice in the areas of: housing options and the co-housing movement; safe, accessible, reliable and affordable transport; care and support - sheltered housing with a difference; and influencing public policy data. Help the Aged affirmed its objectives of independence and inclusion for older people.