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Cycles of adaptive strategies over the life course
- Authors:
- COOPER Margaret, BIGBY Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(5), 2014, pp.421-437.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
An increasing number of Australia’s ageing population are aging with long-term physical impairments. This study explored the life experiences of this group using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 disabled Victorians, aged between 51 and 84 years, and an inductive thematic analysis undertaken. A relationship was found between the adaptive strategies that participants developed as they moved through life phases and the impairment stages. The implications of the emergence of a cyclical process of adaptation across the life course. and particularly in respect of aging, delivery of aged-care services and social workers in this sector are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Trends in the use of assistive technology and personal care for late-life disability, 1992–2001
- Authors:
- FREEDMAN Vicki A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 46(1), February 2006, pp.124-127,.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The authors describe national trends during the 1990s in late-life difficulty and assistance with self-care activities. Among older Americans living in the community and experiencing difficulty with self-care activities, assistive-technology use increased substantially whereas use of personal care declined. Using a decomposition technique, they demonstrate that these shifts in assistance toward technology account for half the decline in the number of people dependent on personal care.
Implementation of 'improving the life chances of disabled people': Age Concern's response
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
'Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People' states that, by 2025, disabled people should have full opportunities and choices to improve their quality of life and be respected and included as equal members of society.
A sea of change in the teacup!
- Author:
- JONES Ray
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 13(4), August 2005, pp.2-5.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Considers five reports produced by the Government, which focus on disabled and older people, and which stretch across a wide continuum of perspectives and policy.
Change in self-related health and mortality among community-dwelling disabled older women
- Authors:
- HAN Beth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 45(2), April 2005, pp.216-221.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study assessed whether change in self-rated health is a stronger predictor of mortality than baseline self-rated health and the most recent self-rated health (prior to death or loss to follow-up) among disabled older women. The Women's Health and Aging Study examined disabled older women at baseline and every 6 months for 3 years. During the follow-up period, 253 out of the 905 examined participants died. Cox regression models with time-dependent covariates were used. After baseline characteristics were adjusted for, baseline self-rated health was not related to mortality. After covariates at the most recent observation and covariates measured only at baseline were controlled for, the most recent self-rated health was not associated with mortality either. After time-dependent covariates and covariates measured only at baseline were adjusted for, decline in self-rated health was significantly associated with increased mortality. Change in self-rated health is a stronger predictor of mortality than self-rated health at baseline and at the most recent observation. Older women with "fair" health are worse off if they are on a declining health trajectory than if their "fair" health is stable. Family caregivers and clinicians need to closely monitor change in self-rated health among disabled older women.
The influence of nutritional health on physical function: a critical relationship for homebound older adults
- Author:
- SHARKEY Joseph R.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 28(3), 2004, pp.34-38.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Nutrition-related determinants have been identified among modifiable factors associated with increased physical disability. Reports on a study of homebound older adults receiving home-delivered meals in North Carolina. Concludes the development of physical disability is multidimensional and new evidence integrates nutritional health into the disability paradigm and emphasises the role of food intake in the development of health-related disability. Discusses implications and remedies.
Research into practice
- Author:
- WINGHAM Gaynor
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.4.02, 2002, p.41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at research in northern England that investigates the links between services for older people and disabled people.
Outcomes in social care practice: outcomes in community care practice; number seven
- Editors:
- QURESHI Hazel, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 213p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
The final report of a research project investigating practical ways in which a focus on the results of services could be used to improve social care for older people and disabled people. It describes five practical projects, each investigating a different approach to improving services through a focus on outcomes. Each project was undertaken by a social services department working jointly with SPRU.
Integrating the frail and well elderly: the experience of senior centers
- Authors:
- COX C., MONK A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 15(3/4), 1990, pp.131-165.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reports on a study of day-care services for the elderly and their capacity for supporting physically or mentally impaired old people.
Gaining access to social services: general services teams and elderly disabled people
- Authors:
- CAMERON Elaine, BADGER Frances, EVERS Helen
- Publisher:
- University of Birmingham. Health Services Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 25p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Describes research into the circumstances in which old and disabled people gained access to social and health services.