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Loneliness research and interventions: a review of the literature
- Author:
- ANDERSSON L.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 2(4), November 1998, pp.264-274.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes and reviews concepts and studies in the area of social relations and health, with special emphasis on loneliness. Related concepts such as social networks and social support are also considered. The fundamental distinction between the objective manifestation of being alone and the subjective manifestation of experiencing loneliness is emphasised. The second part of the article consists of a description of various network interventions followed by an overview and discussion of loneliness interventions.
The benefits of specific sensory stimulation
- Authors:
- McNAMARA Christine, KEMPENAAR Larissa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 6(6), November 1998, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Multisensory environments are now widely used to benefit people with dementia. Asks whether there is a theoretical basis for their success and if the principles could be adapted to people with dementia and their carers in the community.
Validation of the indicators of abuse (IOA) screen
- Authors:
- REIS Myrna, NAHMIASH Daphne
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 38(4), September 1998, pp.471-480.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
It is important to enable social service agency practitioners to identify cases in which seniors are abused by their caregivers. The Indicators of Abuse (IOA) screening measure provides an abuse screening tool, based on abuse indicators, for use by practitioners. The study supports the validity of the 29-item set of indicators of the IOA, which discriminates abuse cases from nonabuse cases. An abuse-indicator model evolving from the IOA suggests three main type of abuse signals: (a) caregiver personal problems/issues; (b) caregiver interpersonal problems/issues; (c) care receiver social support shortages and past abuse.
Attenuating conflicts of the aged: four case studies of interventions
- Authors:
- MONTALVO Braulio, BARRILLEAUX Cindy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 29(4), 1998, pp.85-96.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Health and mental health providers often work with the aged across shifting fields - the family system, nursing homes and the elderly's inner, imaginal world. To help organise providers observations and interventions among a variety of psychosocial contexts, effective providers focus on the stress surrounding aspects of conflict resolution. The authors discuss four approaches to conflict resolution, illustrating each with a detailed case study demonstrating how the resolution took into account the elderly's capacity to tolerate stress.
Keeping up appearances
- Author:
- ASHTON Jacqui
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 2(4), December 1998, pp.140-142.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Looks at the importance of providing support to the carers of older people with dementia.
You'd better watch out...
- Author:
- STEELE Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.12.98, 1998, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author takes a seasonal look at the risks involved in allowing an isolated elderly man to indulge his compulsive-giving disorder.
Network therapy: a unique intervention for dementia caregivers
- Authors:
- COHEN C.A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 2(4), November 1998, pp.343-345.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Discusses pilot project which used a series of seven case studies to explore a network therapy intervention with spouse caregivers of dementia clients at a community-based agency in Toronto. The study demonstrated an increase in assistance from extra caregivers, an increase in the number and frequency of formal services used, and qualitative changes in caregiver coping styles. The authors discuss the implications of this pilot study for future interventions with these caregivers.
ABC of palliative care: bereavement
- Author:
- SHELDON Frances
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 7.2.98, 1998, pp.456-458.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Bereavement is often associated with a high mortality, and up to a third of bereaved people develop a depressive illness. Discusses the main stages of grief and assessing and preparing for bereavement.
The role of home carers: findings from a study of alcohol and older people
- Authors:
- HERRING Rachel, THOM Betsy
- Journal article citation:
- Health Care in Later Life, 3(3), 1998, pp.199-211.
Assesses the current and potential role of home carers in the identification and response to problems associated with alcohol use and misuse in older people. The study was carried out in three local authority areas in London. The findings suggest that home carers are well placed both to identify and to respond to problematic alcohol use by clients, but they face a number of 'barriers' to developing this aspect of their work, such as the lack of clear practice guidelines, the lack of training and inadequate support structures. Suggestions are made concerning how alcohol issues could be incorporated into current practice guidelines and training.
The Gatekeeper Model: implications for social policy
- Authors:
- FLORIO Evelyn R., RASCHKO Raymond
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 10(1), 1998, pp.37-55.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
One of the most important needs of an ageing population is to insure that older adults are able to live as independently and safely as possible. The question for social policymakers is how to meet this goal in an era of shrinking resources and growing numbers of older adults. The Gatekeeper model is highlighted as a method to insure that older adults at risk of problems that impact their ability to live independently can be helped by existing systems of care. The model trains employees of community businesses and corporations who work with the public to serve as community gatekeepers by identifying and referring community-dwelling older adults who may be in need of help.