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The age challenge
- Author:
- CREAM Julia
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.10.98, 1998, p.1.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
An ageing population means the number of people with dementia is growing at an alarming rate. The author examines some facts and figures.
Towards understanding successful ageing: patterned change in resources and goals
- Authors:
- STEVERINK Nardi, LINDENBERG Siegwart, ORMEL Johan
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 18(4), July 1998, pp.441-467.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
In this article it is argued that the problem of formulating a comprehensive theory of successful ageing, and thereby of finding good criteria for success, may be attributed to the lack of a suitable multidisciplinary framework that meets at least three basic theoretical requirements. These requirements are explicated, and some existing theories and approaches of successful ageing are discussed in the light of these requirements. An alternative theoretical framework is presented which can accommodate a number of existing insights, and which is used as the basis of a new theory of successful ageing, including theory-guided criteria for success.
The relationship of demographic factors, locus of control and self-efficacy to successful nursing home adjustment
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Brian D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 38(2), April 1998, pp.209-216.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Presents the findings of one study investigating demographic and psychological predictors of older adults' successful adjustment to a nursing home. Predictors included demographic variables, locus of control, and self-efficacy beliefs. Successful adjustment was defined by activity level and by positive and negative affect. Findings suggest that demographic variables were not effective predictors of successful adjustment. Perceived self-efficacy accounted for more of the unique variance in adjustment than locus of control. Results are discussed in the context of improving resident adjustment to nursing home environments.
Ageing in rural North Queensland: planning and social justice issues
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Christopher J., McMAHON Anthony
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 51(1), March 1998, pp.27-31.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article reviews a number of planning and social justice issues that arose during a research project into the human service needs of the elderly in a coastal rural area. Offers a brief account of current aged care policy and a report on the major findings of the project, before moving on to a more critical analysis of the planning and equity issues that arose for the authors during the course of the study. Argues the need for a greater degree of integration of planning processes if the interests and welfare of older people are to be effectively safeguarded.
The World Health Organisation perspective on gender, ageing and health
- Author:
- KALACHE Alexandre
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 24(4), Spring 1998, pp.39-48.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Ageing and Health Program has adopted the notion of gender as a key perspective to it's programme components. In this article the author cites health and ageing examples from Japan, Africa and other nations to demonstrate why there is a need for increasing recognition of gender differences.
A population-based cross-sectional study of social networks and demography in older compared with younger adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- COOPER Sally-Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(4), December 1998, pp.212-220.
This report describes a comprehensive population-based study of people with learning disabilities aged 65 years or over, living in Leicestershire, compared with a randomly selected group of people with learning disabilities aged 20-64 years. Fewer elderly people lived with relatives: the majority lived in residential care using both learning disabilities services and services designed for the general population of older people. The social networks of the older cohort were more restricted than those of the younger cohort, and they spent less time engaged in enjoyable social interactions and activities. The results suggests that current services are not yet meeting the needs of this growing older population.
Not only, but also
- Author:
- THOMPSON Audrey
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.1.98, 1998, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Describes how the launch of the Better Government for Older People programme presents an opportunity to co-ordinate the planning of services for elderly people in the broadest sense - to include housing, planning, leisure and business as well as social care. Finds out what this means for the voluntary sector.
Demand for long-term care: projections of long-term care finance for elderly people
- Authors:
- WITTENBERG Raphael, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 132p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Report of a study aiming to make projections of likely demand for long-term care for older people around the year 2030 under different scenarios and to assess the likely impact of different policies and approaches to funding long-term care for older people on the balance of expenditure between sectors.
Values and attitudes in an ageing society: interim report
- Authors:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND. Values and Attitudes in an Ageing Society Study Group, HARRIS John (chair)
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 95p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Part of a set of papers aiming to put the implications of an ageing society at the forefront of the national policy agenda in the next millennium. This report advances a number of arguments in support of the widely held belief that what matters most to individuals of almost any age is the ability to pursue, within certain parameters, their respective conceptions of what it means for a life to go well, free from undue interference by others. Looks at issues around: valuing older people and old age; social integration and human relationships; and end of life issues.
Paying for age: interim report
- Authors:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND. Paying for Age Study Group, BIRCH Robin (chair)
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 57p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Part of a set of papers aiming to put the implications of an ageing society at the forefront of the national policy agenda in the next millennium. This paper looks at the economics of population ageing, presenting the demographic and social background, looking at financial resources, and options for financing long term care and other areas of need in later life.