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An introduction to the mental health of older people: understanding depression in later life
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** The main focus of this learning object is depression amongst older people. The learning object begins by highlighting some of the problems with defining and diagnosing 'depression' and then goes on to discuss the estimated numbers of older people that are thought to suffer from the condition. Next you will consider what makes people more or less vulnerable to developing depression in later life. Finally you will look at effective treatments for depression and explanations for why it so often remains unrecognised in older people.
An introduction to the mental health of older people: understanding later stage dementia
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** This learning object focuses primarily on the later stages of dementia and on managing the more significant or prominent challenges - and symptoms - associated with this level of dementia. The material aims to reflect, where possible, the experiences of people with dementia and their family carers. Many of the examples given are located in a care home setting although the issues are also very relevant to supporting a person with dementia in the community.
The caring in later life report: a secondary analysis of the 1995 General Household Survey
- Authors:
- MILNE Alisoun, HATZIDIMITRIADOU Eleni
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 3(3), September 2002, pp.3-15.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Reviews the needs and roles of older carers from a secondary analysis of the 1995 General Household Survey.
A stitch in time
- Authors:
- MILNE Alisoun, MORGAN Dennis
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.7.97, 1997, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In an effort to direct limited resources to where they are needed, Berkshire social services invested in preventive services. The authors explain how this has helped vulnerable people in the county.
Culture and care in dementia: a study of the Asian community in North West Kent
- Authors:
- SEABROOKE Vinti, MILNE Alisoun
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 56p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Northfleet
The project described in this report focused on the specific needs of the Asian community in the Dartford and Gravesham area of North West Kent. This enabled the project to reach Asian elders and their families, care workers, GPs and other related professionals to build a detailed and revealing picture of dementia-related need and the conceptualisation of dementia in the Asian community, and identify ways forward in providing appropriate dementia care. The under-representation of ethnic minority populations in dementia services is a long standing concern of researchers and service providers. Service development is only now coming to terms with the fact that the populations that immigrated in the 1940’s are ageing and require dementia care. The project’s key aims were to: investigate the nature of dementia related need amongst older people from the Asian community and their families; determine why so few Asians currently use dementia services; explore what kinds of services they need; and raise awareness and knowledge about dementia. The report examines diagnosis of dementia, service provision, and the support needs of carers. It also raised awareness through workshops. In summary, the project provides evidence of dementia related need, clear direction of specific ways to meet that need and a framework for working with the Asian community, which takes forward dementia education and informs service development. It is essential that the work of this project is taken forward alongside existing service development to ensure that the needs of older Asians with dementia and their carers are effectively met in NW Kent.
Caring in later life: reviewing the role of older carers
- Authors:
- MILNE Alisoun, et al
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 63p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Recent legislation has recognised the role of family carers and encouraged the development of support services. Considerable research has been undertaken to identify the needs and experiences of carers in general but little specific attention has been given to older carers. This report brings together existing evidence and supplements it with fresh analysis of the General Household Survey 1995, to draw out the needs of carers over the age of sixty.