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Older people: independence and well-being: the challenge for public services
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 34p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report summarises a series of five reports that explore the nature of change required from public services in relation to the independence and wellbeing of older people. This covers both the majority who have no need of care services (but who have a wide range of other concerns), and the minority of frail older people who may need support and care.
Supporting frail older people: independence and well being 3
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Independence and well-being come under particular threat when older people become frail or ill. The likelihood of frailty and illness increases as people age. This, combined with a lack of the right kind of support, can place limits on older people’s ability to continue enjoying life to the full. Over half of all people aged 75 to 84 reported that they have a long-term illness that limits what they do (2001 census), and this rises to over 70 per cent of people aged over 85. Many older people have more than one condition (‘multiple pathologies’), severely limiting their abilities. But most older people still want to maintain their independence and sense of wellbeing, and to minimise the impact of these limitations on their lives. A clear message from research carried is that independence is not just about being able to do things for oneself. Many attending the groups were receiving substantial amounts of help from statutory services, relatives and friends, but they reported that they continued to feel independent so long as they were able to exercise choice and control. Interdependence; this is giving help to others, as well as receiving it; was also crucially important to older people.
Older people: building a strategic approach; independence and well-being 2
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 55p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the lessons learnt from a number of communities that are developing a strategic approach to well-being that had the views of older people at its heart. Some communities are moving away from an approach to older people that looks exclusively at care services, towards a broader response that reflects older people's concerns. This paper sets out the lessons learnt from a number of communities that are developing a strategic approach to well-being, with the views of older people at its heart. The report looks at the background policy context, at how to involve older people effectively and at what a local strategic approach should include.
Assistive technology: independence and well-being
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper looks in more depth at the role of assistive technology (AT) in supporting independence. It examines the place of AT in the current policy context and describes the current evidence to demonstrate how AT can support independence. It analyses the current obstacles to progress and explains how change can be introduced. New assistive technology can play a vital role in supporting the ways in which millions of older or disabled people can maintain or regain their independence. It also has the potential to modernise the way in which many aspects of health and social care are currently delivered to the benefit of users, carers, service providers and the taxpayer.
Older people: a changing approach; independence and well-being 1
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In the UK, the 2001 census has shown that, for the first time, there are more people aged 60 and over than children under 16. Ethnic diversity is also increasing rapidly among older people, as the first generation immigrants of the 1950s enter retirement. With increased longevity, the balance of life is changing, with older people now experiencing and expecting many more years of healthy life after retirement than ever before. This shift is going to continue. This report has been prepared in collaboration with Better Government for Older People (BGOP), the partnership that aims to change attitudes towards our ageing population and highlight the contribution that older people make to their communities. It:discusses what independence means for older people; sets out the issues that older people themselves say have the greatest impact on their ability to live independent lives; summarises the national policy framework that can help communities to refocus their approach; and sets out what needs to happen next.
Forget me not 2002: developing mental health services for older people in England; Audit Commission update, February 2002
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- London
'Forget me not', published in January 200, set out the Audit Commission's analysis of mental health services for older people in England and Wales. Since then auditors appointed by the Commission have been carrying out local audits of these services. This report summarises the main findings from audits in England. It highlights for managers and practitioners where they should concentrate their efforts.
Forget me not: mental health services for older people
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 119p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
First of a series of reports with a common theme of promoting independence for older people. Looks at mental health services for older people and includes chapters on: mental health problems in older people; identification and initial responses by services; services to help people at home; hospital and residential provision; coordination between services; and developing a comprehensive strategy.