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Developing a profile of older carers
- Author:
- MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 12(2), July 2002, pp.17-19.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Provides an overview of recent research which aimed to development of a 'profile' of older carers. The review increases understanding of who cares in later life and offers a detailed 'profile' of older carers in the UK.
Later life in Britain: the view from 1993
- Author:
- BARKER Jonathan
- Publisher:
- Methodist Homes for the Aged
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 47p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Derby
Demographic data on older people. Looks at how this will affect the nature and cost of service provision.
Baby boomers in transition
- Author:
- WILLIAMSON Toby
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 12(3), September 2008, pp.15-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The disappearing retirement age and the expectations of the baby boomer generation as they move into their 60s will have important implications for people working in older people's services. This article explores these issues in light of an increasing emphasis on age equality and inclusivity within health and social care services, with a particular focus on older people's mental health services. The author discusses whether delivering services that are defined by age is really the best option for all.
The pressure's on
- Author:
- FORDER Julien
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.2.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
With a rapidly ageing population and a growing number of people with disabilities services are coming under more pressure. The author examines the evidence, including the Wanless review, for more money from the comprehensive spending review for older people’s services.
Wales feels the strain as older English people head west
- Author:
- HAYES Derren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.05.05, 2005, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the changing demographics in parts of Wales as older people from elsewhere in the UK "migrate" and how it may result in a reshaping of care services.
Visualise a future
- Author:
- WINYARD Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.02.05, 2005, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
An increasing elderly population and longer life expectancy will result in a dramatic increase in demand for services for older people with sight problems by 2020. Argues that investment in prevention is needed now in raising awareness, early detection and treatment, and provision of key services.
Caring for an aging society: cohort values and eldercare
- Author:
- KARNER Tracy X.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 13(1), 2001, pp.15-36.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Understanding the impact of cohort values is important in trying to project future aging service needs. The cultural characteristics of cohorts yet to reach the age of 65 are compared with those already "old", with specific focus on the Baby Boomers. Aging policies (and available services) reflect the cultural notions of age and aging held as normative during the historical era in which they are enacted. Previous research into lifestyle preferences, consumer practices, and key characteristics is drawn upon to investigate the values if BABY Boomers in light of their projected needs for eldercare services. Cohort research and generational marketing practices offer a promising foundation for exploring how best to develop, target, and deliver aging services that most effectively utilise our social resources.
The case in Hong Kong
- Author:
- HUI Y.F.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 25(4), Spring 2000, pp.47-57.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Hong Kong experienced a massive increase in its elderly population in recent decades with an average life expectation of 80 years and a majority of them being widows the need for elder care services has risen considerably. A variety od services are being provided to them. This article examines the demographic pictures of the elderly in Hong Kong and the variety of services made available to them.
The Gospel Oak Project: the use of health and social services by dependent elderly people in the community
- Authors:
- LIVINGSTON G., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health Trends, 22(2), 1990, pp.70-73.
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
Describes demographic and morbidity data and service use of a sample of elderly people.
Audience responses to appearance codes: old-age imagery in the media
- Authors:
- KAISER Susan B., CHANDLER Joan L.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 28(5), October 1988, pp.692-699.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Recent studies suggest that knowledge and acceptance of available services are better predictors of use than demographic and functional capacity variables.