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Japan's financing system for health care of the elderly
- Author:
- OKAMOTO AtoZ
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 8(2/3), 1996, pp.25-35.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Japan's national health insurance system is expected to face a great challenge by ever-growing costs for elderly health care in the near future. This article examines the major issues relating to Japan's public financing for elderly health care and recent policy developments in an attempt to cope with the problem.
Using design to innovate more effectively in the healthy ageing sector: lessons from experts, investors and entrepreneurs
- Authors:
- CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER, UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the key insights from a programme of activity rolled out to increase the understanding of design amongst solution providers in the healthy ageing market. The programme of events drew on experiences and expertise from leaders in the design industry, investors, and innovators who showcased the impact of effective design. It explored perception, use and value of design in the healthy ageing market. This report describes the key insights and learnings from the programme. It aims to enable members of the Healthy Ageing Challenge Community of Practice and individuals and organisations in the sector to benefit from the rich lessons in design this programme delivered and use design strategically in their work as a result. The report highlights five insights for innovators in the healthy ageing market to effectively pitch their design vision: 1. Investors are people too – style is at the heart of an effective pitch delivery, be natural and engaging and ensure you put lived experience at the heart of your pitch to really help bring it to life; 2. Stand in their shoes – as you plan your content, put yourself in your investor’s shoes, be clear what the required investment is, what this investment is for (e.g. the product or service), and the benefits of the investment; 3. Do the Hemingway Test – be ready to sum up your product or service in a clear and concise way; 4. Essential preparation – this includes doing your homework so you understand both your market and to whom you are pitching, to practicing your pitch so you can be confident, keep to time, and be ready to talk without prompts if necessary; 5. Less is more: carefully considering the content and structure of your pitch is vital. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social isolation and loneliness in the UK: with a focus on the use of technology to tackle these conditions
- Author:
- IOTUK
- Publisher:
- IoTUK
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 29
- Place of publication:
- London
This report provides an overview of social isolation and loneliness in the UK and highlights innovative uses of technology in addressing the issue. It considers the factors that contribute to the development of social isolation and loneliness, the people most at risk, the impact on an individual's health and wellbeing, and the impact on public services. It outlines three main approaches and interventions used to address social isolation and loneliness: enabling people to maintain existing relationships, facilitating the creation of new connections, and psychological approaches to change the perceptions of individuals that are suffering from loneliness. In particular, it highlights innovative uses of technology to show their potential to increase access to initiatives and deliver interventions in new ways. Local and international best practice case-studies are included. The final section looks at the challenges that exist when trying to finance interventions aiming to combat social isolation and loneliness, and introduces an outcome-based financing model, Social Impact Bonds, which has the potential to allow commissioners and delivery partners to deliver more innovative solutions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mapping demographic change: a factpack of statistics from the International Longevity Centre-UK
- Author:
- INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY CENTRE UK
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This second annual factpack on ageing and demographic change explores the impact of demographic change at a micro level - the individuals - and at a macro level - government finances and the wider economy. It sets out the latest evidence on how long people will live and how healthy they are likely to be. It also highlights who will need care and what will it cost. It presents the latest evidence on employment prospects and consider whether housing is meeting the needs. It provides new evidence on community engagement and considers the economic impact of ageing and how much government might need to spend on an ageing population. This factpack incorporates a special focus on pensioner poverty and the current and likely future sources of pensioner income. (Edited publisher abstract)
Age of opportunity: putting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today
- Authors:
- COMMISSON ON THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND AGEING, NEW PHILANTHROPY CAPITAL, INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY CENTRE UK
- Publisher:
- New Philanthropy Capital
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
This discussion paper from the Commission on the Voluntary Sector, a partnership between the National Philanthropy Capital and ILC-UK, aims to raise questions and prompt thinking about how the voluntary sector can prepare and adapt to an ageing society over the next 20 years. The report tackles a number of key areas, and for each area presents key statistics and two extreme scenarios, outlining what they might mean for the voluntary sector in 20 years time. Areas discussed are: the voluntary sector's relationship with the public and private sectors; the health and wellbeing of an ageing population; an increasing use of the internet and new technology; the numbers of older people volunteering; changes in employment and retirement; and financing and donations to charities. (Original abstract)
One for all
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.7.03, 2003, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The new single assessment process is intended to help local agencies simplify health and social care assessments for older people. Looks at how many local authorities are still confused over the government's guidance and funding.
The most deprived inner city older population in Britain
- Authors:
- WARNES Tony, BOYLE Sean, HAMBLIN Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 8(1), March 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on the level of service provision for older people in London. Argues that although London has high spending levels on hospital and social services, many services accessed by older people are provided at below national rates.
Long term care data pack
- Author:
- SWISS RE LIFE AND HEALTH LIMITED
- Publisher:
- Swiss Re Life and Health Limited
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 118p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Defines what long term care is and looks at current provision. Goes on to look at: the community care framework and the provision of long term care; the political environment; background statistics; public attitudes; long term care insurance in the UK; underwriting; claims; implications for long term care insurance of changes in health; long term care in overseas markets; long term care and partnership models in the US; statutory long term care insurance in Germany; long term care solutions in France; and Japan's Gold Plan.
Paying for the health and social care of the elderly
- Author:
- HOSHINO Shinya
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 8(2/3), 1996, pp.37-55.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The aging population of Japan is causing serious concern among social policymakers. The most urgent issue is to find a way to pay for the health and social care of the frail elderly. After universal coverage of pension and health insurance was achieved, but just before the economic growth rate was considerably slowed, in part, because of the oil crisis, the Japanese government more than doubled pension benefits and made medical care for the elderly free. Since the early 1980s, the government has tried hard to cut and control these benefits, only with moderate success. With a consumption tax rate of only 5%, rather than the proposed 7%, the government is now considering establishing a new health and social care insurance scheme for the elderly to finance the increasing cost of their care.
Cognitive disability and direct care costs for elderly people
- Authors:
- KAVANAGH Shane, KNAPP Martin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 174(6), June 1999, pp.539-546.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Population ageing and the high costs of care support for elderly people have concentrated attention on economic issues. Examines whether there is an association between costs and cognitive disability by comparing service utilisation and direct costs for elderly people with different degrees of cognitive disability, and between people living in households and in communal establishments. Discusses how population ageing is closely associated with higher utilisation of health and social care services, and how new treatment or service arrangements provoke debate about their cost implications. The study aims to provide 'benchmark' information to inform debates about the potential costs of various treatment and service charges.