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Only the tip of the iceberg: fraud against older people: evidence review
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- London
A study report on fraud in relation to individual consumers, particularly older people. The study explored the evidence base regarding the prevalence of fraud against consumers, including older people; the range of different types of fraud; who is being targeted and how; the impact on victims; and the legal and statutory framework. This review highlights key gaps in current information and research. The most striking gap that has emerged relates to the absence of a sound and comprehensive UK evidence base on the prevalence of fraud against individuals. Similarly, there is a worrying lack of an up-to-date evidence base regarding the experiences and circumstances of fraud victims, including older people. The report suggests that it is clear that many older people are at risk of being targeted by certain types of fraud and it is a matter of serious concern that some older people in vulnerable circumstances are being targeted, often repeatedly. Furthermore, as more older people go online, more are likely to be at risk of online fraud. These findings have been drawn from a wide-ranging review of published material, together with additional information from a number of organisations and academic experts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Engaging with older people: evidence review
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on published research, this evidence review provides the theory behind engagement and provides a starting point for any community or organisation wanting to engage or involve older people in their activities. It outlines the different levels of engagement, from being consulted, to higher levels of involvement such as decision-making and agenda setting. It also identifies the benefits of participation for older people, organisations and communities as a whole. Benefits include older people having a greater sense of purpose, developing new skills, organisations getting feedback about their services, reaching groups who might not access their services; and improved relationships with communities. The review also identifies barriers and facilitators to successful engagement. Engagement is most likely to be successful when there is careful planning to overcome barriers of participation, making efforts to include people who are representative of the community, and providing feedback to participants and organisations. The review identifies a lack of published research and evaluation on engagement, especially with older people, and highlights the need for more evidence on what works well. (Edited publisher abstract)