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No country for old lags
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.11.08, 2008, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The number of older people in prison is rising, and many have chronic health and social care needs. This article describes three initiatives set up to address the problems facing older prisoners. Offender Health, a policy branch in the Department of health, has set up the Older Prisoners Action Group. The Older Prisoners Project on the Isle of Wight is developing an outcome-based assessment framework to identify the health and social care needs of older prisoners. Buddy schemes are also developing to provide a support network
Perceptions of biopsychosocial services needs among older adults with severe mental illness: met and unmet needs
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry M., CASSIE Kimberly McClure
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 33(2), May 2008, pp.133-143.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study sought to identify the psychiatric, physical, and social services needs experienced by older adults with severe mental illness (SMI) and to examine factors influencing their experience of need and service provision adequacy. Seventy-five older adults with SMI were recruited from a community mental health centre in a large southern American city to participate in the study. The typical client experienced a need for care in 10 areas, with the greatest needs occurring in the areas of psychological pain, physical illness, social contacts, looking after the home, and daily activities. The total number of unmet needs ranged from zero to 10, with the typical client having an average of 2.3 unmet needs (SD = 2.4). The highest proportions of unmet needs were in the areas of social contact, benefits, sight or hearing difficulties, and intimate relationships. Linear hierarchical regression analyses revealed that clients with lower income, greater impairments in independent daily living skills, and higher levels of depression experienced increased needs for care. Older clients who lived in private homes or apartments had higher levels of depression, and those who required assistance in the areas of intimate relationships and benefits experienced higher levels of unmet needs. Research and practice implications are discussed.
The experiences and needs of people with dementia and serious visual impairment: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- LAWRENCE Vanessa, et al
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Visual impairment is one of the most common conditions in later life: common causes are aged related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Despite the high prevalence of sight loss in older adults, there have been few studies to examine its effects on quality of life, its psychological effect, or its effect on people’s ability to carry out activities of daily living. People with dementia are less able to express their needs and are therefore more likely to have uncorrected visual deficits. Poor vision in people with dementia leads to accelerated loss of independence and to an increased risk of psychotic symptoms such as visual hallucinations. The combined effects of dementia and serious sight loss can severely restrict independence with a consequent increase in reliance upon family carers and a higher risk of institutionalisation. It has been estimated that at least 2.5 per cent of people aged over 75 have both dementia and serious visual impairment. By finding out more about the needs and experiences of this group of people, the research team will be able to make recommendations for improving access to appropriate support for both individuals and their carers.
Information and advice needs of black and minority ethnic older people in England
- Authors:
- ZAHNO Kamila, RHULE Clare
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Age Concern has commissioned a report on the information and advice needs of older people from black and minority ethnic communities. The report details the issues that older people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds are concerned about and how to provide advice and information to these groups.
The future of community-based services for older persons in South Africa
- Author:
- STRYDOM Herman
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 20(2), June 2008, pp.103-111.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article provides an overview of the needs of older persons in South Africa today. It acknowledges the strong policy lead being given by government to ensure the positive integration of older persons within society, support for them within their families, their access to proper community-based services, their protection from abuse and ageism and promoting their general quality of life. At the same time the article stresses the size of the challenge that exists to turn government policy into reality in the lives of older people. As elsewhere in the world increasing numbers of older persons with a wide range of complex needs can be expected. Within South Africa migratory patterns, HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty may impede the growth in the number of the older population. At the same time those same phenomena will make the delivery of the necessary community-based services particularly difficult. A number of recommendations are made as to what the priorities should be for service delivery organisations within this context of ambitious policy but limited resources.
Improving care packages and outcomes of older people
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.05.08, 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Outcomes-focused services should aim to achieve the goals, aspirations or priorities of people who use care services. This article discusses the barriers that prevent care managers from providing outcomes-focused packages for older people and how they can be improved.
Older people and the penal system
- Author:
- LE MESURIER Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 18(1), January 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article draws upon current literature to give an overview of the population of older prisoners and their needs, and outlines some of the implications these have for the way they are served in prison and on release.
Q is for quality: the voices of older people on the need for better quality care and support
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 37p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
In 2008‚ Age Concern held 47 listening events with 700 older people in England to gather their views on the social care and support system and what they felt needed to be changed. Q is for Quality documents those discussions‚ as well as the views put forward in 8‚000 postcards returned to Age Concern England.
Monitoring the implementation of lifetime homes in London: London plan research project June 2008
- Author:
- SAVILLS
- Publisher:
- Greater London Authority
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 73p.
- Place of publication:
- London
As part of his commitment to delivering the homes Londoners need, the Mayor wants to ensure that the needs of older and disabled people, and families with small children are addressed by homes that are accessible and adaptable and able to meet the needs of occupiers throughout their lifetime. With this in mind, he is keen to ensure compliance with the Lifetime Home standards developed by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in the 1990s and now included in the Code for Sustainable Homes. This research by Savills was commissioned by the GLA to assess how effectively existing London Plan policies regarding use of the standard have been implemented, and how consistently they are being interpreted across the capital. The report makes a range of recommendations on policy and guidance, monitoring and implementation.
Can information communication technologies help the European Union meet the needs of its ageing population?
- Author:
- BORGES Isabel Mota
- Journal article citation:
- Global Ageing, 5(1), 2008, pp.18-23.
The development of new technologies is often promoted to limit costs associated with an ageing population. This article focuses on the necessary qualitative changes new technologies can make. The advantages and challenges of using technology for older people in the European Union are discussed.