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Digital inclusion in later life: cohort changes in internet use over a ten-year period in England
- Authors:
- MATTHEWS Katey, NAZROO James, MARSHALL Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 39(9), 2019, pp.1914-1932.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The ability to use the internet frequently is likely to provide a useful means of engaging with society and using services in later life, yet older people are the most likely to suffer digital exclusion, with those of the oldest ages at the greatest risk. Using six waves (2002–2012) of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, we model cohort-specific patterns of frequent internet use for people aged 50 and over. Multi-level growth models are used to observe trajectories of internet use over the ten-year period. Firstly, analyses are stratified by gender and wealth, and secondly we additionally test for health effects. The study finds cohort-specific differences in patterns of internet use. Rates of internet use increase faster among younger cohorts yet, despite initially increasing, begin to decline among older cohorts. Poor health is shown to be a key factor in shaping the trajectory of internet use over time. Rates of internet use are consistently lower for women than men and for those in poorer financial circumstances, independently of age cohort. The findings demonstrate the importance of ensuring older people can remain digitally included throughout later life, including after the onset of poorer health, especially as some of these individuals might benefit the most from some of the services the internet can provide. (Publisher abstract)
Identifying frailty risk profiles of home-dwelling older people: focus on sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics
- Authors:
- DURY Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 21(10), 2017, pp.1031-1039.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: This paper investigates risk profiles of frailty among older people, as these are essential for detecting those individuals at risk for adverse outcomes and to undertake specific preventive actions. Frailty is not only a physical problem, but also refers to emotional, social, and environmental hazards. Methods: Using data generated from the Belgian Ageing Studies, a cross-sectional study (n = 28,049), we tested a multivariate regression model that included sociodemographic and socioeconomic indicators as well as four dimensions of frailty, for men and women separately. Results: The findings indicated that for both men and women, increased age, having no partner, having moved house in the previous 10 years, having a lower educational level and having a lower household income are risk characteristics for frailty. Moreover, when looking at the different frailty domains, different risk profiles arose, and gender-specific risk characteristics were detected. Discussion: This paper elaborates on practical implications, and formulates a number of future research recommendations to tackle frailty in an ageing society. The conclusion demonstrates the necessity for a thorough knowledge of risk profiles of frailty, as this will save both time and money and permit preventive actions to be more individually tailored. (Edited publisher abstract)
Age, income and food in Ireland: North and South
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR AGEING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
Poor diet and malnutrition among older people is an important public health problem. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to compromised nutritional intake due to chronic diseases, polypharmacy, low functional status and poor nutritional intakes. The report ‘Age, income and food in Ireland’ (Bantry White et al., 2011) sought to contribute to the emerging evidence base on food poverty and diet in older Irish people. It examined the demographic and socio-economic influences on food expenditure in the older populations in Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). This research brief is based on the key findings from the study. It shows that there is a complex relationship between age and food expenditure, but behaviour is influenced by factors such as income, gender and level of social exclusion. Expenditure on fruit and vegetables is quite low among older people in Ireland, and there a significant prevalence of inadequate intakes of micronutrients such as vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, folic acid and vitamin B2. Improving the diet and nutrition of the older population in Ireland requires a policy approach in 3 areas: welfare and anti-poverty policies; health and nutrition policies; and food production and distribution policies.
Are Scandinavian countries different? A comparison of relative incomes for older people in OECD nations
- Author:
- HAYNES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 45(2), April 2011, pp.114-130.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Using case-based methods this research examines the provision of pensions and income support for older people in OECD countries, to see whether Scandinavian countries are qualitatively different to other OECD nations. The study also looked at whether Scandinavian countries for a separate cluster that defines their coverage for women. Scandinavia can be clearly identified in a separate cluster, but it is not alone and other countries also share its similarities. Scandinavia emerges in a cluster that provides more income replacement and protection for women. In part, this is reinforced by the high rate of labour participation by women in Scandinavian countries. However, there is little evidence of Scandinavian countries retaining noticeable differences and divergence in income protection policies for men.
Situation of the elderly in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal
- Authors:
- CHALISE Hom Nath, SHRESHTA Sajan
- Journal article citation:
- Indian Journal of Social Work, 66(3), April 2005, pp.136-143.
- Publisher:
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
This article examines the socioeconomic and health status of the elderly in Nepal. A total of 121 older people were interviewed in Kathmandu. The findings show that the majority reported serious health problems in the last year; most lived with their children; a significantly higher number of elderly women lived alone as compared to men; and the monthly income of the elderly was significantly low.
Perceiving age discrimination in response to intergenerational inequity
- Authors:
- GARSTKA Teri A., HUMMERT Mary Lee, BRANSCOMBE Nyla R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 61(2), June 2005, pp.321-342.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Young (N= 57), middle-aged (N= 57), and older adults (N= 47) were presented with an editorial that argued in favor of their age group's economic interests (e.g., their privilege was fair; their disadvantage was unfair) or against their age group's economic interests (e.g., their privilege was unfair; their disadvantage was fair). Participants completed measures of perceived age discrimination, attributions for outcomes, and support for age-based spending. Unfavorable intergenerational comparisons elicited higher perceived age discrimination in middle-aged adults, and more support among all age groups for funding to middle-aged adults compared to favorable comparisons. Young and older adults reported more age discrimination than middle-aged adults regardless of comparison type. Age group status consequences for responses to the intergenerational conflict debate are discussed.
Working carers: international perspectives on working and caring for older people
- Editor:
- PHILLIPS Judith
- Publisher:
- Avebury
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 169p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Presents different perspectives on working carers who care for older people. The publication aims to reflect on the different stages in the development of this issue by looking first at the British perspective; then Europe and finally looking at developments in North America.
Socioeconomic factors and the risk of cognitive decline among the elderly population in Japan
- Author:
- OKAMOTO Shohei
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34(2), 2019, pp.265-271.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Aim: In Japan, with the largest percentage of population aged 65 years or over, a dementia strategy is needed not only from a medical perspective, but also from a social policy viewpoint. This study aimed to verify the association between socioeconomic factors and cognitive decline among Japanese elderly people. Methods: Cognitive decline was assessed over a 15‐year follow‐up period using memory tests or through identifying missing/proxy responses to survey questions due to cognitive dysfunction. The author analysed 1886 men and 2102 women in Japan, using competing risk models for cognitive decline, to consider survival effects. Survival effects have not been considered so far although those who live longer may be more likely to experience cognitive decline. Results: Men with higher income had a lower risk of cognitive decline (sub‐hazard ratio [SHR]: 0.997, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.995‐0.999). Women with higher education had a lower risk of cognitive decline: 8 to 9 years (SHR: 0.646, 95% CI: 0.457‐0.914) and ≥12 years (SHR: 0.360, 95% CI: 0.164‐0.794) than women with 0 to 7 years of education. Conclusion: This study suggests that cognitive decline among the elderly Japanese population is associated with socioeconomic factors, such as income and education, even after taking survival effects into account. (Edited publisher abstract)
The changing face of retirement: future patterns of work, health, care and income among the older population
- Authors:
- EMMERSON Carl, HEALD Katherine, HOOD Andrew
- Publisher:
- Institute for Fiscal Studies
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
Using date from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, this report presents projections of mortality, family composition, health, care receipt, care provision, labour supply and receipt of disability benefits for people aged 65 and over from 2010-11 through to 2022-23. It also provides projections of wealth and incomes, and offers commentary on the net income distribution and rates of poverty for those aged 65 and over through to the early 2020s The final section of the report discusses the effect some alternative policy scenarios could have on the evolution of these incomes. (Edited publisher abstract)
'You can get in alright but you cant get out'. Social exclusion and men with dementia in nursing homes: insights from a single case study
- Author:
- BARTLETT Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 8(2), June 2007, pp.16-26.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Older men with dementia in nursing homes are at considerable risk of social exclusion due to factors associated with age, gender, mental health status and this setting. Drawing on a detailed case study from a male participant involved in a larger study on social exclusion, this article highlights and explores masculine experiences of, and responses to, nursing home life. In this single case study it was found that social exclusion was experienced in an economic, spatial and emotional sense, and the participant aligned himself with other men in the home and masculine behaviours. Implications for care home practice and research are discussed. The article also concludes that more attention needs to be paid to the influence of gender and, in particular, to the different needs and experiences of older men with dementia in receipt of care generally.