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Elder abuse in Finland
- Author:
- KIVELA Sirkka-Liisa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 6(3/4), 1995, pp.31-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Outlines responses to elder abuse in Finland. Describes the demographic characteristics of the elderly population and Finnish social and health care services. Looks at: the 'discovery' of elder abuse; the extent and risk of elder abuse; explanations of the cause and efforts at prevention, detection and intervention in elder abuse.
Towards affordable healthcare: why effective innovation is key
- Authors:
- BAMFORD Sally-Marie, et al
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 58
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores the potential for innovation to improve health care within the UK and how the ‘right type’ of innovation could make health care better and cheaper, essentially doing “more with less”. It is the second in a major programme of work looking into how we can afford a sustainable older society. The report showcases seven specific global and UK innovations with a strong evidence base of demonstrable success, and calculates the savings that could be achieved by implementing them across the UK. The examples include: The Memory First Project, an integrated dementia service run by a consortium of GPs which has successfully reduced dementia diagnosis times in Staffordshire; Canterbury Integrated Care in New Zealand, which has resulted in reduced nursing home admissions and hospital use; Stay on Your Feet Programme, aimed at preventing falls among older people in a region of Australia; Protocol 3 (P3) which provides care services to older people in need of care 24/7 in Belgium; and EASYCare, a global project to extend healthy active life in old age. By modelling the seven health innovations in the UK, the report concludes that the innovations could save the NHS up to £18.5 billion between 2015 and 2030. The report concludes that whilst the UK is well placed to innovate to improve health outcomes and reduce costs, it is often not doing enough with the tools at its disposal. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family therapy and systemic practice with older people: where are we now?
- Authors:
- CURTIS Elizabeth Anne, DIXON Marion Shirley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 27(1), February 2005, pp.43-64.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Older people are becoming an increasingly significant group as demographic and cultural change impacts on their roles within the family and society. In this article we consider how family therapy and systemic practice with older people has developed over the past ten years from the early foundations identified by Richardson in 1994. Although older people face particular challenges, themes such as social constructionism, attachment and narrative, familiar to therapists working with people earlier in the life cycle, have also been influential in work in this field. These developments have resulted in increasing recognition of the relevance of systemic practice in older people's services, but significant challenges remain.
Assessing risk factors for mortality in elderly white and African American people: implications of alternative analyses
- Authors:
- KUCHIBHATLA Maragatha, FILLENBAUM Gerda G.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 42(6), December 2002, pp.826-834.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The aim of this study was to ascertain whether the determinants of death differ as a function of type of analysis in a representative sample of older African American and White people with comparable mortality rates. It was found that risk factors for mortality were comparable, but the constellation of characteristics indicating higher risk for death differed between African American and White people. The analysis used may influence the type and manner of intervention.
Dementia: a cross cultural perspective on risk factors
- Authors:
- WATARI Kecia, GATZ Magaret
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(1), Spring 2002, pp.32-39.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This article provides a review of research on the frequency of dementia and the factors that put people at risk, with implications for intervention and prevention. Where possible the authors address ethnic or cultural differences. However too little research has been been conducted in subject, including the difference in rates of disorder and risk factor profiles.
The geriatric mental state examination in the 21st century
- Authors:
- COPELAND J. R. M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(8), August 2002, pp.729-732.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Geriatric Mental State Examination is now established as one of the most commonly used mental health assessments for older people. Its strengths lie in extensive validity studies, high inter-rater reliability, accessibility to trained raters, irrespective of professional background and its continual evolution and adaptation. Its computerisation, association with supplementary instruments and support by a diagnostic algorithm provides a comprehensive diagnostic system and syndrome profile for each subject. The instrument has been validated against most major diagnostic systems and has been used as outcome measures in intervention studies. It has been translated into numerous languages and validated as a diagnostic instrument in various cultures. Such studies have exposed weaknesses, including the over diagnoses of organic states in populations with poorly developed education. On-going studies continue to address these issues, providing a culture sensitive instrument enabling unique trans-cultural research in a relatively under-researched field.
Utilising case management to maintain the elderly in the community
- Authors:
- WODARSKI John S., WILLIAMS-HAYS Mona M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39(4), 2002, pp.19-37.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Economic and demographic factors are changing America and both have serious connotations for families and society. The baby boomers are growing old and their numbers are astounding. The old-old (85 and older) are living longer and our family size is decreasing. Both parents are working and there is an increase in the mobility of citizens. According to research, much prejudice and potential discrimination against the aged exists. What effect does this have on society? How can a case manager insure that his or her client receives the appropriate services and in a timely manner? Intervention guidelines are provided with implications for policy and clinical practice, with the focus of maintaining elderly in the community. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Spousal caregiving: in sickness and in health
- Authors:
- GREENBERG Sarah, STACY Maria G., PENZO Jeanine A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 35(4), 2001, pp.69-82.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reviews the literature in social work practice with elderly spouses as caregivers. The couple is seen as a primary unit for treatment given the demographics of the elderly population and the increased dependency and intimacy created in the couple system as one or both individuals of the couple age, develop illness or become frail. The authors present a systems intervention model that has been effectively used with late-life couples to stabilise and enhance the couple's functioning and, in some cases. aid the recovery of the ill care receiver.
Assessing older people
- Author:
- WHITE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Community Nurse, 3(10), November 1997, p.16,18.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Looks at the principles underlying general assessment of older people in relation to community care.