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The determinants of receiving social care in later life in England
- Authors:
- VLACHANTONI A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 35(2), 2015, pp.321-345.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Demographic change and policy changes in social care provision can affect the type of social care support received by older people, whether through informal, formal state or formal paid-for sources. This paper analyses the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing data (wave 4) in order to examine the relationship between demographic and socio-economic characteristics, and the receipt of support from different sources by older people who report difficulty with daily activities. The research outlines three key results with implications for the future organisation of social care for older people. Firstly, the number of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) an older person reports having difficulty with, followed by the number of activities of daily living (ADLs) are the strongest determinants of receiving support from any source. Secondly, there are significant gender differences in the factors associated with receiving support from different sources; for example, physical health is a strong determinant of informal support receipt by men, while mental health status is a strong determinant of informal support receipt by women. Finally, the research shows that different kinds of impediments in everyday life are associated with receiving support from different sources. This 'link' between particular types of difficulties and support receipt from particular sources raises questions about the way social care provision can or should be organised in the future. (Publisher abstract)
The implementation of elder-care in France and Sweden: a macro and micro perspective
- Authors:
- JÖNSSON Ingrid, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 31(4), May 2011, pp.625-644.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper presents results from a comparative project in France and Sweden to study access to social care when older persons become dependent. The aim of the study was to study the entrance into dependence as a process, looking at how the need of help and support over time is attended to and by whom. The paper starts with an overview of elder-care at the institutional level in the 2 countries. The study comprised interviews with older people in each country: 10 single people and 6 couples in Sweden; and 12 singles, 7 couples, and 2 sisters living together in France. Interviews were also held with a small number of administrators and adult children. The focus was to identify ways of co-operation between actors, such as public eldercare providers, family members, and help provided by profit and non-profit organisations. The results shed light on how policies are implemented on the local level and put the focus on who actually does what and when for older persons with care needs. The different roles played by the state, the family, the market and civil society are examined. Family members in France take on a more active role both as co-ordinators of care and as actual caregivers. The study shows that gender and social class remain associated with caring but that such differences are much larger in France than in Sweden.
Unique challenges of transgender aging: implications from the literature
- Author:
- PERSSON Diane I.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(6), August 2009, pp.633-646.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article discusses the terminology of transgender, and explores the issues facing ageing transgender individuals. Neither the etiology nor prevalence of transgender is well understood. Unlike biological sex and sexual orientation, gender has several aspects: gender identity, gender expression and gender classification. Although the challenges of adequate healthcare, social support and legal obstacles are faced by many elderly individuals, the way they are presented and managed are unique to this often invisible group.
Working with older men: a review of Age Concern services
- Author:
- RUXTON Sandy
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review by Age Concern England was to understand the barriers that prevent older men from using older people's services, and to examine the experience of Age Concern that successfully involves socially isolated older men. Focus-group discussions with older men were carried out and Age Concern's staff were interviewed. The review found that: Age Concern was seen as for those in need of support and 'incapable'. Men were more likely to attend if referred by professionals, particularly GP's. Referral practices were, in some cases, patchy. There was a lack of 'front-line' male staff. Some activities were regarded as 'feminised'.
POPPI (Projecting Older People Population Information)
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
An information system providing access to projections of the numbers, characteristics and care needs of people over 65 in England at national, regional and council level. Population data is available by age band, gender, ethnic group, religion, tenure, transport, living with no central heating, household growth and by state pension for English local authorities. Calculations are also applied to population figures to estimate projected numbers of older people by; those living alone, living in care home, receiving unpaid care, their ability to carry out domestic tasks and self care. Developed by the Institute of Public Care (IPC), the site is intended for use by local authority planners and commissioners of social care provision in England, together with providers and supporting organisation. Registration is required to access the data on the site. Registration is open to all those working in the public care sector.
Gender difference in bereavement support for older widowed people
- Author:
- BENNETT Kate Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Bereavement Care, 28(3), December 2009, pp.5-9.
- Publisher:
- Cruse Bereavement Care
Emotional and practical support at and around the time of a spouse’s death is seen as important in helping older bereaved people come to terms with their loss. This article examines gender differences in the support offered to older widowed people. A total of 45 widows and 45 widowers were interviewed about their marriages, their lives immediately following the death of their partners, and their lives now. Contrary to findings in previous research, but in line with the beliefs of the women interviewees, the men received more formal support than the women. The article ends with a discussion of possible explanations, and some recommendations for further research.
The social work profession's concern for gerontology
- Author:
- SRIVASTAVA Vineeta
- Journal article citation:
- Indian Journal of Social Work, 64(4), October 2003, pp.541-558.
- Publisher:
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Bu analysing the problems of older people and there causes, and identifying the factors contributing to satisfaction or dissatisfaction in old age, professional social workers can offer immense help to the aged in contemporary Indian society. This article analyses how far the social work profession has been successful in fulfilling its responsibilities towards the aged. The article begins by throwing some light on the international and national efforts to tackle the challenges of 'ageing populations'. It also gives a critical appraisal of the National Policy of Older Persons and concludes with a course of action suggested, with particular reference to the social work profession, so as to fulfil the responsibilities towards the 'ageing population'.
Between endless needs and limited resources: the gendered construction of a greedy organization
- Author:
- RASMUSSEN Bente
- Journal article citation:
- Gender, Work and Organization, 11(5), September 2004, pp.506-525.
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
One of the strategies of the modernization of public services is the decentralization of responsibilities and organizing work in autonomous co- operative teams with varied tasks. The empowerment of the public service workers in the front line is therefore a strategy in local government in Norway today. Under the assumption that women have 'natural' skills in caring, workers on the lowest levels are given responsibility for care and nursing. A study of the decentralization of public care for the elderly in their homes showed that being given interesting tasks and increased responsibility mobilized the efforts of the care workers. However, since the power of resources has been centralized, this has led to an intensification of work. In gendering the relevant discourses by explaining women's experiences of an over-heavy workload as a result of their 'mothering' and their inability to set limits, women care workers were constructed by their managers as unprofessional and not to be taken seriously. This has made the public care organization a greedy organization for the women care workers.
Lesbian aging: review of a growing literature
- Authors:
- GABBAY Sarah G., WAHLER James J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 14(3), 2002, pp.1-21.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Cultural marginalization of both women and homosexuals stimulates in many lesbian women adaptive strategies which are useful in meeting thechallenges of aging, even while older lesbians are constrained by social constructions of gender, sexual orientation, and age. These factors combine to present a unique profile of challenges to lesbians as they age. Topics for research in lesbian aging have been limited in the past to preliminary studies of relationship formation and maintenance and issues of aging, and to social services advisories regarding lesbian consciousnessin case management and planning of gerontological services.
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.