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From Canada to Kircubbin: learning from North America on housing an ageing population – Part 1
- Author:
- THOMPSON Eileen
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 16(2), 2013, pp.58-63.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – The purpose of this study was to learn lessons from North America on housing an ageing population, both in terms of supporting people to “age in place”, and available options for those who need/wish to move. Design/methodology/approach – The project, funded by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, comprised a six-week travel fellowship to the USA and Canada to meet with housing professionals from the public and private sectors and find out about best practice initiatives and efficient models for housing older people. Findings – This report is written in two parts. This, the first, considers models which are successfully facilitating individuals and communities to support each other to age in place, for example, the Beacon Hill Village model which has taken off in the USA in a big way. Technology can, and will, also play an important role in enhancing the lives of older people in the future, but housing is really about people and it will be people who will make the real difference on this issue. Originality/value – This was a unique opportunity to learn lessons from North America on how to effectively meet the needs of the older population, now and in the future. (Publisher abstract)
Assessment of chronic care need and use
- Author:
- BRANCH Laurence G.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 40(4), August 2000, pp.390-396.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The gerontological social sciences have a bad record in distinguishing between need and demand in the context of chronic care services of older people. This article reviews and proposes distinctions among the overlapping concepts of need, demand and use of gerontological chronic care services. Also offers a suggested measurement protocol.
Partnership potential in home care for elderly
- Author:
- HAWTHORN Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Homecarer, May 2000, pp.4-5.
- Publisher:
- United Kingdom Home Care Association Ltd
Looks at new model offering in home care for the elderly.
Discretion and service use among older adults: the behavioral model revisited
- Authors:
- MITCHELL Jim, KROUT John A.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 38(2), April 1998, pp.159-168.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Argues that research applying the behavioural model to the use of services among older adults could be enriched by the classification of services along a discretionary dimension uses. Survey responses from community-dwelling older adults in the USA to test the hypothesis that predisposing, enabling and need characteristics are better predictors of discretionary than nondiscretionary service use.
Defining needs, defining systems: a critical analysis
- Author:
- DILL Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 33(4), August 1993, pp.453-460.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Examines the model of need assessment commonly used in social service programmes for older people in America; a model defining need as an individual attribute which can be measured in a scientific way. However, if an individual's expressions of need or self assessment cannot be framed by the forms or professional assessments that are used, information is lost and the individual's needs as perceived by the assessor are distorted. Gives a case study to demonstrate the consequences of this model for clients, staff and ageing programmes.
Community care of the aged: a working model of a needs-based assessment unit
- Authors:
- ERREY Ruth, BAKER Carde, FOX Sarah
- Publisher:
- University of New South Wales. Social Welfare Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 139p., tables, maps, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kensington, NSW
A better offer for older people: extra care housing work for your community
- Author:
- DONOVAN Tristan
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This think piece report discusses the potential of extra care housing to enable older people to live independently in the community for as long as possible. It highlights different models and approaches, outlines some of the challenges to providing extra care housing and looks at what is involved in running services. Key points identified include the potential of extra care housing to reduce social care and NHS spending, the shortage of supply of extra care housing and the benefit to extra care schemes of a strategic vision that involves co-operation between social care, housing and planning departments. (Edited publisher abstract)
Commissioning care and support for older people with high support needs
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- York
This paper provides practical guidance for commissioners of older people’s services on the range of models and approaches available for supporting older people with high support needs. It describes the options that are available, what makes them successful and beneficial, and suggests five priorities for commissioners. (Original abstract)
A ‘home for life’ in residential homes for older people in England: exploring the enhancers and inhibitors
- Authors:
- WILD Deidre, NELSON Sara, SZCZEPURA Ala
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 13(2), May 2010, pp.26-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A three-year in-depth study has examined three models to improve care in residential homes for older people in England. Data obtained from a range of qualitative and quantitative methods involving residential home managers, care staff and extensive review of documentation related to key care functions, inhibitors and enhancers to the achievement of this aim were identified. Findings revealed the main inhibitors included: lack of available top-up funding to meet increased care needs; care staff's inadequate knowledge of behaviour-disordered residents; workload; cross-sector barriers; and environmental problems. The enhancers included: flexible regulation; up-skilling of care staff; care staff's achievement in palliative care; perceived avoidance of hospital admission; and sound practice-led relationships with nurses. The authors conclude that the implications for practice are of relevance to policy makers, educators, community health and social care professionals, older residents, their relatives and representative organisations.
Addressing the palliative care needs of people with dementia
- Author:
- BURGESS Lorraine
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 11.05.04, 2004, pp.36-39.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The palliative care needs of people with dementia have received little attention to date. In the early days of the disorder some drugs may assist with the cognitive and behavioural symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, people with dementia become increasingly dependent on carers. Evidence suggests that a palliative care approach from diagnosis is beneficial because it addresses people's emotional needs as well as those of their families and carers. Looks at the benefits of this approach to dementia care.