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A community arts programme for older people: an evaluation
- Authors:
- STICKLEY Theodore, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 20(1), 2016, pp.22-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation of a community-based arts programme for older people in Nottinghamshire. Design/methodology/approach: The evaluation was conducted using a combination of pre- and post-initiative quantitative questionnaires and qualitative focus group interviews. This paper focuses upon the findings from the focus groups. Findings: Participants reported feeling more positively about ageing and being more motivated to pursue new opportunities at the end of the programme. Five themes emerged from the focus group interviews, namely age and ageing, the finished product, new opportunities, aspirations and the future and personal benefits. These related to increased confidence, having greater creative expression, meaningful occupation and opportunities for socialisation. Social implications: The programme was found to be successful in helping individuals feel more positive about their age, to feel more confident and motivated, to engage with others through mutual creativity, as well as to challenge negative social stereotypes of older people. Originality/value: The paper will be of relevance and value to those working with older people and those with an interest in the arts. This evaluation demonstrates the diversity of the older population with older citizen’s voices being at the heart of the programme. (Publisher abstract)
How can we make our cities dementia friendly? Sharing the learning from Bradford and York
- Authors:
- HARE Philly, DEAN Janet
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- York
This paper contributes to the emerging evidence base by drawing out the key messages from independent evaluations of York and Bradford dementia friendly communities (DFCs). DFCs aim to be accessible, inclusive, welcoming and supportive to those affected by dementia, enabling them to contribute to, and participate in, mainstream society. The report shows that: the active, meaningful engagement of people with dementia and their families is fundamental; DFCs must engage with, and achieve equity for, all people with dementia, whatever their circumstances; practical barriers to inclusion must be addressed if normal lives are to be continued; the human rights of people with dementia and carers must be recognised and promoted; DFCs must be underpinned by ongoing awareness raising, training and positive media coverage; connections and networks, within and beyond the community, are at the heart of DFCs; local grassroots community activity is the bedrock of DFCs and must be supported by strong strategic planning, commissioning and leadership; both primary and secondary health providers have a vital role to play in supporting social inclusion. The report concludes that there is no template and each community must develop its own approach. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the Bradford Dementia Friendly Communities Programme
- Authors:
- DEAN Janet, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- York
This is a report of an evaluation of the impact of, and learning from, the Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC) Programme in Bradford, jointly supported by Bradford Council and JRF for two years from April 2013 to March 2015. The report identifies the distinctive features of the programme, which reflect the diverse geography and culture of the district and examines: how people with dementia can influence what a dementia friendly Bradford should be like; the main challenges which will need to be addressed to ensure that progress continues; and the learning for others who are trying to build dementia friendly communities. The evaluation used a range of approaches including individual interviews, group discussions and an online questionnaire. In addition a range of meetings was observed, and the evaluation team hosted a ‘sounding board’ workshop to test initial findings. Overall, the evaluation shows that there is a strategic approach to building dementia friendly communities across a geographically and culturally diverse district. This has engaged key partners at local and strategic levels. The experience of living with dementia is affected by existing inequalities in the population, such as those based on race and economic deprivation, and this means that barriers for some people are worse than others. The report concludes that more involvement of people with dementia and their carers will lead to a better understanding of what makes a DFC for different groups and how to achieve this. (Edited publisher abstract)
Continuing care retirement communities: description and and evaluation
- Author:
- KING Nigel
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 6(4), November 2003, pp.29-33.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Hartrigg Oaks is a non-profit making community, developed without government subsidy, developed by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, and has become well-known among those interested in different housing and social care for older people. Modelled on American continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), this retirement village has recently been the subject of a three year evaluation. This article gives information about Hartrigg Oaks, and some of the findings of the evaluation.
Dementia Friendly Communities in England: a scoping study
- Authors:
- BUCKNER Stefanie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34(8), 2019, pp.1235-1243.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Objectives: To describe the characteristics of Dementia Friendly Communities (DFCs) across England in order to inform a national evaluation of their impact on the lives of those affected by dementia. Methods: DFCs in England were identified through online searches and Alzheimer's Society records. A subsample (n = 100) were purposively selected for in‐depth study based on online searches and, where necessary, follow‐up telephone calls. Data collection and analysis were guided by a pilot evaluation tool for DFCs that addressed how DFCs are organised and resourced and how their impact is assessed. The evidence was predominantly qualitative, in addition to some descriptive quantitative information. Results: Of 284 DFCs identified, 251 were defined by geographical location, while 33 were communities of interest. Among 100 sampled DFCs, 89 had been set up or started activities following policy endorsement of DFCs in 2012. In the resourcing of DFCs, statutory agencies and charities played an important role. Among DFC activities, awareness raising was cited most commonly. There was some evidence of involvement of people living with dementia in organisational and operational aspects of DFCs. Approaches to evaluation varied, with little evidence of findings having effected change. Conclusions: DFCs are characterised by variation in type, resourcing, and activities. England has policy endorsement and a recognition system for DFCs. These can be important catalysts for initiation and growth. A systematic approach to evaluation is lacking. This would enable DFCs to be consistent in how they demonstrate progress and how they enable people living with dementia to live well. (Edited publisher abstract)
Community-based initiatives improving critical health literacy: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative evidence
- Authors:
- DE WIT Liesbeth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Public Health, 18(40), 2018, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central Ltd
Background: Critical health literacy enables older adults to make informed health decisions and take actions for the health and wellbeing of themselves and their community, within their own social and cultural context. A community-based approach has the potential to improve the critical health literacy of older adults and their communities. However, it is not clear how such initiatives consider critical health literacy. Therefore, this study explored how community-based initiatives address the critical health literacy of older adults and their communities. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, as well as the quality of the methodological and community-based elements of the studies. In addition, a meta-synthesis was carried out, consisting of a qualitative text analysis of the results sections of the 23 included studies. Results: Two main themes were identified: practices that contribute to the critical health literacy of older adults as well as their communities: 1) collaborative learning, and 2) social support. In these practices we identified reciprocity as a key characteristic of both co-learning and social support. Conclusions: This study provides the first overview of community-based initiatives that implicitly address the critical health literacy of older adults and their community. Our results demonstrate that in the context of one’s own life collaborative learning and social support could contribute to people’s understanding and ability to judge, sift and use health information. We therefore suggest to add these two practices to the definition of critical health literacy. (Edited publisher abstract)
An evaluation tool for age-friendly and dementia friendly communities
- Authors:
- BUCKNER Stefanie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 22(1), 2018, pp.48-58.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report how an evaluation tool originally developed for Age-Friendly Cities was pilot-tested in the context of the Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) initiative of the city of Sheffield/UK. It presents finding and outputs on which other communities with dementia friendly agendas can draw. Design/methodology/approach: The original evaluation tool was adapted to a focus on dementia friendliness. Data collection involved scoping conversations, documentary analysis, interviews and group discussions. Following evidence appraisal, Sheffield’s approach to dementia friendliness was assessed. A local steering group was central to the study. Findings: The evidence indicates areas of strength in Sheffield’s approach to dementia friendliness: involvement of older people; service provision; collaboration; monitoring and evaluation. Scope for improvement was identified around resource allocation, and use of existing guidance on dementia friendliness. Recommendations for policy and practice include enhancing pooling of resources, more detailed recording of resources allocated to dementia-related activity, and collection of evidence on how people affected by dementia have shaped the city’s DFC initiative. Key research outputs are an adaptable logic model and an emerging evaluation framework for DFCs. Research limitations/implications: The study was a short pilot with limited resources. Its findings and outputs must be considered preliminary. (Edited publisher abstract)
Programme evaluation of 'Young at Heart': examining elderly volunteers' generativity
- Authors:
- SCOTT Jean Pearson, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 1(3), 2003, pp.25-34.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
The authors conducted a programme evaluation study of “Young at Heart,” a Texas (United States) programme. that places elderly volunteers in childcare settings. The main constructs evaluated in this research-based article are Erikson's generativity (a motivation to guide younger generations) and life satisfaction. The authors compared four groups of elderly persons on these constructs: Young at Heart volunteers, Meals on Wheels volunteers (who deliver food to other elderly persons and thus gain volunteer experience, but not with children), non-volunteers drawn from the general population of one Texas community, and individuals in the same community who volunteered in a variety of activities (“miscellaneous volunteers”). The guiding assumption was that volunteering with children would appear to be a clear expression of generativity; we thus hypothesized that YAH volunteers would score highest in it. Contrary to prediction, the miscellaneous volunteers averaged the highest generativity, followed by YAH volunteers. Philosophical and conceptual issues are identified with regard to research on generativity and intergenerational programming. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Measuring up: quality systems for community groups
- Author:
- McCAFFERTY Martina
- Journal article citation:
- Scope, March 2000, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
Quality and quality assurance systems are the buzzwords of the millennium. Reports on a system being introduced into Northern Ireland aimed specifically at small community groups.
Opportunity for all: one year on; making a difference; presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Social Security
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Social Security
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 250p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the progress of the government's strategies to combat poverty and social exclusion. Covers strategies for children and young people; the unemployed; older people; and communities. Describes various government initiatives and the degree to which they have achieved their targets.