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A consensus on healthy ageing
- Authors:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND, CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- London
A statement which defines the shared commitment of signatory organisations to five principles for healthy ageing in England. The five principles are: Putting prevention first and ensuring timely access to services and support when needed; Removing barriers and creating more opportunities for older adults to contribute to society; Ensuring good homes and communities; Narrowing inequalities; and Challenging ageist and negative language, culture and practices. Signatory organisations cover the areas of health, employment, housing and communities, and are from academia, local government, the NHS, and the public and voluntary sectors. (Edited publisher abstract)
Off the radar: housing disrepair and health impact in later life
- Author:
- ADAMS Sue
- Publisher:
- Care and Repair England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
Sets out the national picture with regard to the scale of poor housing conditions amongst older people, its concentration in the owner occupied sector and the resulting impact on the health and wellbeing of an ageing population. The report quantifies the scale of action necessary to address housing disrepair amongst older households, identifying the benefits of targeted use of public funds for those in greatest need. It shows that 1.2 million of households 65 years or over live in a non-decent home and that poor housing costs the NHS £1.4 billion pa. Topics covered in this report include: key aspects of older households, including tenure, poor housing and disrepair, and ill health and disability; the cost benefits of reducing health risk through improved housing; the human stories of housing disrepair in later life; addressing housing disrepair; and integration of health, social care and housing and cost-effective solutions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fifty - the new sixty? The health and social care of older prisoners
- Author:
- WILLIAMS John
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 11(3), September 2010, pp.16-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The fastest growing sector of the prison population is older people. Although the numbers are still relatively small, at under 2,500 in 2007, it would seem that the ‘sameness’ principle within prisons renders older prisoners invisible. The health of older prisoners is a matter of concern - research indicates that you age 10 years faster in prison which can compound the problems that may be associated with ageing. The provision of health and social care do not match those for older people outside of the prison system. This article considers the legal issues surrounding the treatment of older prisoners. It recognises that restrictions on liberty are a component of the prison system; however, it questions whether the consequences of ‘sameness’ infringe the legal rights of older prisons. It recommends a statutory presumption of equivalence of care, which can only be rebutted expressly or by necessary implication.
Validation and normative data of health status measures in older people: the Islington study
- Authors:
- PETTIT T., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 16(1), January 2001, pp.1061-1070.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Health related quality of life scales have been developed to measure a global picture of health and well-being from the patient's perspective. Examines the validity and acceptability of two health status measures the 12-item Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ-12) and 12-item Short Form Health Survey SF-12, and presents population norms in older people. Uses a door-to-door survey in Islington, a borough of inner London. The first 135 people who completed the HSQ-12 were visited approximately 18 months later. Data was collected on health and social care, and subjective health problems. Results found the SF-12 and HSQ-12 were acceptable and valid as health status instruments in large community-based studies of older people. The HSQ-12, but not the SF-12, was acceptable and valid for people with dementia.
Not such a winter wonderland
- Author:
- GREENGROSS Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.12.98, 1998, p.11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author, Director General of Age Concern England, looks at the tragic and sometimes fatal effects of the winter months on elderly people.
Changes in health and functioning of care home residents over two decades: what can we learn from population-based studies?
- Authors:
- BARKER Robert O., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Age and Ageing, 50(3), 2021, pp.921-927.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background: Care home residents have complex care and support needs. There is a perception that the needs of residents have increased, but the evidence is limited. We investigated changes in health and functioning of care home residents over two decades in England and Wales. Methods: We conducted a repeated cross-sectional analysis over a 24 year period (1992–2016), using data from three longitudinal studies, the Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies (CFAS) I and II and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). To adjust for ageing of respondents over time results are presented for the 75–84 age group. Results: Analysis of 2,280 observations from 1,745 care home residents demonstrated increases in severe disability (difficulty in at least two from washing, dressing and toileting). The prevalence of severe disability increased from 63% in 1992 to 87% in 2014 (subsequent fall in 2016 although wide confidence intervals). The prevalence of complex multimorbidity (problems in at least three out of six body systems) increased within studies over time, from 33% to 54% in CFAS I/II between 1992 and 2012, and 26% to 54% in ELSA between 2006 and 2016. Conclusion: Over two decades, there has been an increase in disability and the complexity of health problems amongst care home residents in England and Wales. A rise in support needs for residents places increasing demands on care home staff and health professionals, and should be an important consideration for policymakers and service commissioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
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)
Quick guide: allied health professionals enhancing health for people in care homes
- Author:
- NHS ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Redditch
A guide to support local health and social care systems in improving the health of people living in care homes. It includes case studies of how allied health professions (AHP) can support implementation and roll-out of the framework for enhanced health in care homes. The case studies highlight how timely access to AHP services support personalised care, independence, and reduce avoidable admission to urgent care services. Areas covered include: enhancing primary care support for care homes; supporting hydration and nutrition; providing reablement and rehabilitation; improving end of life care and dementia care; and making better use of technology. The case studies also illustrate how AHPs can support further development of the skills and expertise held by care home staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Sustainability and Transformation Plans: analysis of extent to which housing and ageing are mentioned in STPs
- Author:
- CARE AND REPAIR ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Care and Repair England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
Briefing paper providing an outline explanation of Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs), commenting on why housing is so critical to achieving the future vision for the NHS and the importance of addressing population ageing. Based on a search of all 44 STPs, it includes a summary table which shows the wide disparities with regard to inclusion of any references to housing and ageing, ranging from zero in a number of areas, to a few which are far ahead in terms of integrated analysis and cross sector planning. The briefing is for those who plan, commission and provide health care, social care and/or housing related provision. (Edited publisher abstract)
Multiple influences on participating in physical activity in older age: developing a social ecological approach
- Authors:
- BOULTON Elisabeth R., HORNE Maria, TODD Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Health Expectations, 21(1), 2018, pp.239-248. Online only
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Evidence of the benefits of engaging in physical activity (PA) is strong, yet the number of older adults meeting the recommended 150 min/wk is low. Policy to increase uptake and adherence has focussed on the health benefits of PA, but may not be the most successful approach. Objective: This qualitative study sought to ask older adults what the components of a successful intervention to promote PA would be, by asking active older adults what motivated them to be active and asking inactive older adults what might encourage them to change. Design, setting and participants: Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were held with 60 community-dwelling older adults, aged 50-87 years. Framework analysis was used to analyse the data, and themes congruent with a social ecological model of behaviour change were developed. Findings: Five themes emerged that influenced PA engagement at multiple levels: individual; interpersonal; perceived environment; community or organizational; and policy. PA engagement was determined by attitude or health status for some participants, but for the majority, PA being enjoyable, sociable, affordable, accessible, flexible and seasonal were more important than the health benefits. Discussion and conclusions: A social ecological model is presented, highlighting the fact that both motivated and unmotivated older adults need to have a range of appropriately labelled, appealing and accessible activities to choose from when thinking about engaging in PA. Policymakers and practitioners need to ensure that their offers of activity sessions are easy to access and easy to remain involved in. (Publisher abstract)