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One voice: shaping our ageing society
- Authors:
- HARROP Andrew, JOPLING Kate
- Publisher:
- Age Concern; Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 67p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report begins with 35 indicators of old people's beliefs and opinions, showing if they have improved, worsened or remained unchanged. It moves on to an overview and discussions of the indicators: equal rights, money, care, health, accommodation, opportunities and contributions, the global picture, ending with notes on the indicators.
Future communities: re-shaping our society for older people
- Editors:
- JOPLING Kate, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at how society is changing and what key areas need to be addressed to better integrate the increasing numbers of older people who will be living in Britain in the future. Four key areas are identified which need to be addressed by policy makers and society: lifetime neighbourhoods; tackling the digital divide and harnessing new technologies; care and support; and allowing older people to take a greater role in how their communities are run.
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)