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Women, ethnicity and empowerment in later life
- Author:
- ESRC GROWING OLDER PROGRAMME
- Publisher:
- University of Sheffield. Department of Sociological Studies
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Studies of later life are increasingly emphasising its positive aspects as a time which is not necessarily linked to decline and dependency. While it is important not to underestimate the material and resource needs of older people and the very real constraints within which many live, it is also necessary to challenge negative stereotyping and examine the possibilities for pursuing satisfying lives. Gender is also accepted as an important variable in the experience of advancing years. Since women live longer than men, the proportion of older women to men increases with age and more women than ever reach older' old age. One aspect of the ageing process which is relatively underresearched relates to ethnicity. Although minority ethnic groups tend to have a smaller proportion of their population over 60 years, this is changing and commentators expect the current situation, where there are more minority ethnic men than women in the older population, to be reversed in the future. This project conducted interviews and focus groups with women aged 60+from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. It focussed on quality of life, empowerment and what the women identify as enhancing or debilitating in terms of living their later years.
Elderly suicidality: human behaviour and social environment perspective
- Author:
- CHIMA Felix O.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 6(4), 2002, pp.21-46.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The accurate incidence of elder suicide is difficult to determine because of the risk of accidentaloverdose from adverse reaction to prescription drugs. Literature, nevertheless, suggests that suicide has increased dramatically among the elderly, and is predicted to continue to be a serious problem because more people are living longer than ever. This article discusses trends and prevalence of elder suicide from the human behavior in the social environment perspective. A discussion of the interrelatedness of thebiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of aging and suicide are discussedand integrated with biopsychosocicultural perspectives as the conceptual framework for understanding suicide among the older population.
Social policy issues and concerns in a diverse Aging society: implications of increasing diversity
- Author:
- TAKAMURA Jeanette
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(3), 2002, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Outlines three questions which emerge in relation to social policy issues and concerns in a multicultural aging society. First, what are now the most crucial policy issues related to minority aging? Second, what factors are likely to shape national policy in the decades ahead? And, third, how will our social and health policies respond to the requirements of an aging population in an increasingly ethnically and racially diverse society?
Health and social issues associated with racial, ethnic, and cultural disparities
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Jerry C., SMITH Nancy H.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(3), 2002, pp.25-32.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Health outcomes, whether measured by relative incidence of death, disease, or disability, are disproportionately unfavourable among older ethnic people. African Americans experience more hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and end-stage renal disease than white Americans. In addition, African Americans have an increased incidence of certain cancers and have lower overall five-year cancer survival rates. One consequence of the disparities in disease rates is a more rapid decline in functional status with advancing age of African Americans compared to older whites. In contrast, whites and Asian Americans have higher rates of steoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures.Even more alarming are data demonstrating differences in access and quality of care for white versus nonwhite patients.
The 'Browning' of the graying of America: diversity in the elderly population and policy implications
- Authors:
- HAYES-BAUTISTA David ., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(3), 2002, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Two demographic trends of great policy consequence have been occurring in the population: One has received a great deal of attention; the other hardly any. The first trend - obvious to almost everyone - is "the graying of America" caused primarily by increases in life expectancy. The second trend - far less noticed - is the geriatric extension of the so-called browning of America. The Latino ad Asian/Pacific Islander populations have grown rapidly over the past two decades. Fueled by both high rates of immigration and high birth rates, the Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander populations have more than doubled in size over the past twenty years. This browning trend is also being seen in the elderly population. The country is experiencing a "browning" of the "graying" of America.
A longitudinal evaluation of patients' perceptions of Parkinson's disease
- Authors:
- SCHENKMAN Margaret, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 42(6), December 2002, pp.790-798.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurological disorder that frequently results in nearly total disability. This study examined changes over 3 years in patients' experiences living with PD, and explored how participants' health perceptions and predicted mortality at baseline related to their actual death by Year 3. Results from interviews demonstrate the importance of identifying the most important issues for the individual with PD and suggest that these issues may change over time. Results also raise issues surrounding how patients' perceptions influence the course of their disease.
The situation of older people with intellectual disability in Nepal: a pilot study
- Authors:
- SHRESTHA Shraddha, WEBER Germain
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.242-254.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In Nepal, the longevity of people with intellectual disability (ID) has increased during recent decades due to improvements in nutrition, sanitary conditions and health services. The findings were that the family is the prime resource for support for older people with ID, that the family's attitude plays a central role for the use of existing service provision, and that most parents of people with ID have made no plans for the future situation of their adult children (except that parents of adult sons with ID have often arranged or are planning a marriage for their son in order to assure his social security in adulthood and old age). Special services for older people with ID, as such, are not available in Nepal.
Financing the future: mind the gap!: the implications of an ageing population; key findings and proposed actions
- Editors:
- BAKER David, PRICE Marcus
- Publisher:
- Financial Services Authority
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the pensions crisis and advises on the risks involved, and the alternatives available to both employers and employees.
Which factors influence cognitive decline in older adults suffering from dementing disorders?
- Authors:
- SCHAUFELE Martina, BICKEL Horst, WEYERER Siegfreid
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(11), November 2002, pp.1055-1063.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Although extensive research has been done on dementing disorders in recent decades, their natural course and prognosis are not yet well understood. The aim of our study was to assess cognitive decline in a representative sample of demented elderly and to analyse the predictive value of a broad spectrum of sociodemographic, neurological and clinical variables. It was found that there are some prognostic indicators that can help to establish the prognosis for dementia patients. The best indicator for both - the rate of cognitive decline and the probability of survival - is the severity of dementia
Development, reliability, and validity of the Expectations Regarding Aging (ERA-38) survey
- Authors:
- SARKISIAN Catherine A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 42(4), August 2002, pp.534-542.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Using focus groups, cognitive interviews, and multitrait scaling analysis, researchers developed a 38-item survey to measure expectations regarding aging (ERA-38). The survey consisted of 10 scales, each representing a domain of expectations. Considerable support for the reliability and construct validity of the ERA-38 was obtained in this field study of 429 older adults. This instrument should be useful to investigators interested in measuring expectations regarding aging among older adults.