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Older people in control: accounts of projects run by older people
- Authors:
- BRIGHT Les, HOLLANDS Jackie, SMITH Jef
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 47p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes six schemes which older people led and participated in as volunteers and workers. These include: a newspaper run by Hackney pensioners, an advocacy scheme in Sefton, a computer network based in Bath, and the Sheffield Lunch Clubs Group.
Age-friendly communities in practice: a portfolio of good practice in age-friendliness across Greater Manchester
- Author:
- AMBITION FOR AGEING
- Publisher:
- Ambition for Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Brings together 30 examples of initiatives that are making a positive difference to the day to day lives of older people in Greater Manchester. The portfolio showcases large and small projects that are breaking down barriers to make places more inclusive and accessible and that are committed to creating age-friendly communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
What are age-friendly environments? Why should European cities and regions become more age-friendly?
- Author:
- AFE-INNOVNET
- Publisher:
- AFE-INNOVNET
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 16
Age-friendly environments aim to help people to remain active and independent for longer, helping to address some of the challenges linked to an ageing population. This document briefly describes what makes an age-friendly environment is, and why it important for European countries, cities, regions and communities to become more age friendly. It then provides short case studies from partners in the AFE-INNOVENT network across Europe. The practice examples cover the eight domains that contribute to an age-friendly city or community, originally identified by the World Health Organisation. These domains are: housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; community support and health services; outdoor spaces and built environment; transportation. The Cymru Older People's Alliance (COPA) is included as a best practice example of respect and social inclusion. (Original abstract)
Constituting 'the public' in public participation
- Authors:
- BARNES Marian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Public Administration, 81(2), 2003, pp.379-399.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The emphasis on public participation in contemporary policy discourse has prompted the development of a wide range of forums within which dialogue takes place between citizens and officials. The question of 'who takes part' within such forums is critical to an understanding of how far new types of forums can contribute to the delivery of objectives of social inclusion and democratic renewal. This article draws on early findings of research conducted as part of the ESRC Democracy and Participation Programme. It addresses three questions: 'How do public bodies define or constitute the public that they wish to engage in dialogue?'; 'What notions of representation or representativeness do participants and public officials bring to the idea of legitimate membership of such forums?'; and 'How do deliberative forums contribute to, or help ameliorate, processes of social inclusion and exclusion?'
Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering: review of community contributions in later life
- Authors:
- JOPLING Kate, JONES Dan
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 94
- Place of publication:
- London
This review considers how to enable more people to contribute to their communities, in later life (defined as aged 50 and over), with a focus on increasing participation among underrepresented groups, especially those in poor health or living with long-term health conditions. It covers activities such as neighbourliness, helping in the community and volunteering. It draws on a range of sources including a call for evidence, a call for practice and seven roundtable meetings involving over 100 participants. The report looks at why people get involved with their communities and how contributing to communities can improve social connections, and lead to increased life satisfaction and wellbeing; how volunteering can change across the life course; and the practical, structural and emotional barriers to contributing to communities. It sets out a framework for age-friendly, inclusive volunteering, which includes for volunteering to: be flexible and to fit around life changes; to provide support and training needed; to provide opportunities to be sociable and feel connected; value volunteers; provide meaningful activity; and make good use of strengths and experiences. The review makes recommendations for the voluntary, public and private sectors on how to tackle the barriers to enable people to continue to volunteer throughout their lifetime. Case studies of good practice are included throughout the report. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living well in later life in Scotland
- Author:
- HENDRY Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 21(1), 2017, pp.22-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the development, implementation and early impact of a national action plan for active and healthy ageing in Scotland. Design/methodology/approach The Joint Improvement Team, NHS Health Scotland, the Scottish Government and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (ALLIANCE) co-produced the action plan with older people from the Scottish Older People’s Assembly. Together they supported partnerships to embed the action plan as an important element of the reshaping care for older people transformation programme in Scotland. Findings: A cross-sector improvement network supported health, housing and care partnerships to use a £300 million Change Fund to implement evidence based preventative approaches to enable older people to live well. Older people in Scotland spent over two million days at home than would have been expected based on previous balance of care and impact of ageing. Practical implications: Improving the health and wellbeing of older people is not just the responsibility of health and social care services. Enabling older people to live independent, active and fulfilling lives requires coordinated effort that spans national and local government policy areas, mobilises all sectors of society, and involves all health and care disciplines. Success starts with listening to what matters to older people, and working together, and with older people and local communities, to make that a reality. Originality/value: This case study from Scotland offers transferable learning for other systems who have an ageing population and an ambitions to enable them to live well in later life. (Publisher abstract)
Age friendly places: making our community a great place to grow older
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
A tool to support local discussions in communities about the importance of age friendly places and the need to develop communities to help people to live and age well. Age friendly places are essential for an ageing population as the immediate environment can have a significant impact on our health, wellbeing and quality of life. It suggests five themes which local communities should address to unlock the potential of their ageing population. These are: for everyone in later life to be able to enjoy life and feel well; active communities which enable all people to be active and participate in their community; for everyone to have enough money to live well in later life; appropriate housing to ensure that everyone in later life feels comfortable, safe and secure at home; and for everyone to be able to access quality health and care. For each theme the document explains why it is important, outlines what Age Friendly Places should deliver to achieve this aim, and provides a short example of successful practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
The missing million: in search of the loneliest in our communities
- Author:
- CAMPAIGN TO END LONELINESS
- Publisher:
- Campaign to End Loneliness
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 62
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide to help commissioners and service providers to develop ways of identifying older people experiencing loneliness or who are at risk of being lonely. Section one identifies methods of identifying older people who may be at risk of loneliness. These include top down approaches which use available data and data mapping to identifying geographical areas likely to contain more people at risk; and bottom up approaches, which draw on the local knowledge and capacity of communities to identify and engage with older people experiencing loneliness in their area. Section two illustrates how these different methods can be used and provides case studies to show how they have been used successfully by other organisations. Section three provides advice to help staff and volunteers to speak to people at risk of loneliness in a way that can bring about positive change. It shows the importance of using empathy, openness and respect when holding conversations and also taking a problem-solving approach to help people identify and plan their own solutions. Each section includes summary learning points and provides advice to help providers and commissioners to help change their ways of working. The report makes 10 key recommendations for service providers and commissioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
Community connecting case study: explaining and measuring project outcomes
- Author:
- EVALUATION SUPPORT SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Evaluation Support Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This case study outlines how The Stitch in Time? programme team worked with Community Connecting, a project supporting older people to make new connections in their community, to develop a new way of assessing outcomes for older people. Community Connecting targets individuals who might have lost confidence, for example, after being in hospital and uses volunteers to help people to do things or go to places that are important to them. Stitch in Time? Evaluation Support Scotland worked with the service to develop a model to explain the main outcomes of the service; a suggested reporting format; and a new simple method for measuring older people's outcomes. Assessments, personal plans and reviews; carers' questionnaires and volunteer feedback are used to collect evidence on outcomes. Outcomes are also measured for volunteers involved in the service. The case study is be especially useful for commissioners, funders and third sector organisations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia
- Authors:
- ZANNETTINO Lana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(1), 2015, pp.74-89.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
While the literature acknowledges that older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities are particularly susceptible to financial abuse by their family members, there is a dearth of research that explores the nature of CaLD older people's vulnerability to this form of abuse. This case study examines unique dynamics shaping this form of abuse and demonstrates how emotional vulnerability and dependence, exacerbated by cultural and linguistic disconnection, can place older people at risk. (Publisher abstract)