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Early key findings from a study of older people in Northern Ireland: the NICOLA Study
- Editors:
- CRUISE Sharon Mary, KEE Frank
- Publisher:
- Queens University Belfast
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 99
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This report summarises early findings from The NICOLA study, a longitudinal study of the health, lifestyles and socioeconomic circumstances of more than 8,000 people over 50 years of age. The report refers specifically to some of the key findings from NICOLA Wave 1, focusing primarily on the results from interviews conducted in the person’s own home by Ipsos MORI. Chapters discuss the findings across the following areas: the socio-demographic characteristics of older people in Northern Ireland; participation in the labour market; social connectedness, including relationships with family, friends and the wider community; social engagement, including social relationships, involvement in organisations, and leisure activities; alcohol use, smoking and physical activity; variations in self-reported health status; and health service utilisation. The findings show that a quarter of participants live alone, and this increases with age with over half of those aged over 75 live alone. Whilst survey data found many NICOLA participants were socially engaged and participated in religious, social and leisure activities, the data also indicate that social isolation remains a significant problem for many older people in society. (Edited publisher abstract)
Caring for an aging population: TYC proposals
- Author:
- BLACK Lesley-Ann
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Assembly. Research and Information Service
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
One of the key aspects of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) proposals for changing how health and social care operates in Northern Ireland, known as 'Transforming your care', is to ensure that older people remain at home for as long as possible. An increasing number of older people with long term conditions or disabilities will need additional support services and specialised housing if they are to remain outside more formal types of care. This paper explores these issues. It looks at the types of formal care (nursing homes, residential homes, and hospital care) and care at home (unpaid carers, domiciliary care and sheltered and supported accommodation) available. It then discusses current DHSSPS policies concerning older people and considers these in relation to the needs and demands for different types of housing options. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving health and wellbeing
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Scope, February 2004, p.20.
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
Reports on an initiative led by the Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Board, the Northern Neighbourhoods Health Action Zone which prepares plans and delivers services based on needs identified by local people. One of the projects, delivered in partnership with Fold Housing and local community groups, was a TeleCare scheme which used smart technology to enable older people to live independently.
The state of play: Arts and Older People programme
- Author:
- ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Arts Council of Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Lisburn
Summary findings on the impact of the Arts and Older People Programme in Northern Ireland, which aims to provide older people with the opportunity to participate in arts activities that contribute to their health and wellbeing. The programme - which is jointly funded by ACNI, the Baring Foundation and the Public Health Agency - targets poverty, isolation and loneliness and provides opportunities for social interaction to help build confidence and resilience. The report provides details of the programme impact against the agreed performance indicators of: isolation and loneliness, social inclusion, poverty, health/dementia, and strengthening the voice of older people. Includes short case study examples of the initiatives. (Edited publisher abstract)
Service framework for older people
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 269
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This Service Framework for Older People is one of a range of Service Frameworks which set out standards for health and social care to be used by patients, service users, carers and their wider families to help them understand the standard of care they can expect to receive in Northern Ireland. It sets standards in relation to people over 65 whilst taking account of the needs of those over 50, where appropriate, particularly in relation to preventative measures. The Framework sets standards in relation to: Person-centred Care; Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement; Safeguarding; Carers; Conditions more Common in Older People; Medicines Management and Transitions of Care. Each standard is accompanied by a statement on what the standard is intended to achieve. It also sets out the evidence base and rationale for the development of the standard, the impact of the standard on quality improvement as well as the performance indicators that will be used to measure that the standard during the three year period 2013 - 2016. The Framework has been developed by multidisciplinary Programme Board with the involvement of patients, users of services and their carers. The Framework will be regularly review in the light of new evidence. (Edited publisher abstract)