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The needs of the elderly in Bexley, vol.II: detailed results and methodology
- Author:
- BEXLEY. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Bexley. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 75p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Bexleyheath
The needs of the elderly in Bexley, vol.I
- Author:
- BEXLEY. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Bexley. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 47p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Bexleyheath
The measurement of need in old people
- Authors:
- ISSAACS Bernard, NEVILLE Yvonne
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Home and Health Department
- Publication year:
- 1975
- Pagination:
- 168p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The market for extra care housing: a report for Mears Group
- Author:
- HOUSING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- London
This report, commissioned by the Mears Group, provides a review of the potential future demand for extra care housing for older people. It covers the policy and funding context in relation to specialist housing for older people; the current supply of older people’s housing and extra care housing in England, Scotland and Wales, identifying areas of relative under supply; and the implications of commissioner practice for extra care housing. The review found relatively limited UK Government policy in relation to supported and older people’s housing over the last 10 years. The retirement housing sector in the UK is modest in size, but has scope for significant growth due to predicted demographic change, with the fastest growing age group predicted to be people over 65 and over. (Edited publisher abstract)
Diversity in older age: older refugees and asylum seekers
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR POLICY ON AGEING
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- London
This review summarises findings from selected literature and statistics on older refugees and asylum seekers. It is one of a series of rapid reviews commissioned by Age UK into the diversity that exists in the older population and the inequalities faced by specific groups of older people. It provides a demographic overview of the number of older refugees and asylum seekers in Europe and the UK and highlights some of their specific needs. Issues facing older refugees and asylum seekers include low income, language barriers, the risk of loneliness and a lack of social networks, and often a loss of social status. (Edited publisher abstract)
Care and support briefing
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing provides a useful overview on older carers and the care of older people. It describes the prevalence and experience of older carers, looks at the care needs of older people, and explores the provision of home and residential care to the older population. The final paragraphs look at adults perceptions of care and support in old age. Useful figures are included.
Better palliative care for older people
- Editors:
- DAVIES Elizabeth, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
Most deaths in European and other developed countries occur in people aged over 65; as life expectancy increases the number of people living to older ages is also increasing in many countries. In the context of the resulting growing public health importance of palliative care, this booklet aims to present evidence for policies for palliative care for older people, arguments for integrating palliative care across health services and promoting better care towards the end of life, and models for effective care solutions. It describes the implications of population ageing for palliative care needs and why these are a public health priority, the needs and rights of older people and their families, and underassessment and treatment of older peoples' problems and their lack of access to palliative care. It summarises evidence for effective care solutions, including better pain relief, communication and organisation of services such as home care and specialist services. It also discusses the key challenges for health policy and decision makers in government and non-governmental sectors, and provides recommendations to improve care and provide security and dignity for older people towards the end of life. It expresses a European viewpoint. A separate companion booklet, Palliative care - the solid facts, considers why palliative care is a public health issue.
The palliative care needs of older people
- Author:
- NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PALLIATIVE CARE
- Publisher:
- National Council for Palliative Care
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
There is no clear cut onset point for the additional and distinctive palliative care needs of older people, but these needs are recognised none the less. This briefing sets out the nature and characteristics of older people and their palliative care needs, to assist those providing or commissioning care in their planning and service delivery.
Preventative technology grant 2006/07-2007/08
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This circular sets out the arrangements surrounding the Preventative Technology Grant for 2006-07 and 2007-08. The grant will be paid as a specific formula grant with no conditions attached. It has been allocated using the relative share of older people’s Relative Needs Formulae (RNF)..
HIV and AIDS and older people in Waltham Forest
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN WALTHAM FOREST
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 34p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a research study based on interviews with six older people living in Waltham Forest who are directly affected by HIV or AIDS, either through their own diagnosis or through caring for a friend or relative. The study aims to: assess older people's current awareness of HIV/AIDS; identify risk behaviour in the older population; assess the impact of HIV/AIDS on older people; identify the support information and service needs of older people and their carers; and make recommendations and guidance for future developments.