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A Life-Space approach to functional assessment of mobility in the elderly
- Authors:
- PARKER Michael, BAKER Patricia S., ALLMAN Richard M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 35(4), 2001, pp.35-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article presents an overview of the literature that emphasizes the clinical relevance of mobility within the context of functional and disability assessment. Goes on to describe an application of the Life-Space Mobility Assessment (LSMA) with older people as complementing the more traditional but less precise and sensitive methods of functional assessment typically used by social workers and other health care practitioners. Reviews theoretical links to person-in-environment and ecology models and discusses the implications for training, practice and research for social workers.
Ageing matters: pathways for older people with a learning disability: unit three; maintaining good health
- Authors:
- HARRIS John, et al
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Unit three in a series of training materials for staff working with older people with learning difficulties. This unit looks at: health and illness; mental health and people with learning difficulties; working with the primary healthcare team; and support for people with physical and mental health problems. Concludes with a summary of points for practice.
Rehabilitation studies handbook
- Editors:
- WILSON Barbara A., McLELLAN D. Lindsay
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 425p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Provides a resource for all those involved in the care and rehabilitation of disabled people. Integrates the concepts and principles of rehabilitation with good clinical practice. Includes chapters on: disabled people in society; disability equality training; towards a therapeutic model of rehabilitation; work, occupation and disability; management in rehabilitation; research and evaluation; social policy, disability and rehabilitation; principles of the acquisition of sensorimotor skills; management of acquired cognitive disorders; challenging behaviour and people with severe brain damage; pain; the multiply handicapped child; and factors specific to disabled older people.
Direct payments direct control: enabling older people to manage their own care
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary of the seminar on direct payments organised by Help the Aged. The organisation is concerned that many authorities do not run direct payment schemes, while others have schemes for disabled young people but have not extended them to older people. From April 2002 authorities will have the obligation to provide these services.
The Human Rights Act: what are the implications for older people?; a Help the Aged seminar at Westminster on 13th September 2000
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes a Help the Aged seminar held at Westminster on the thirteenth of September, 2000. Delegates agreed on the need for a greater awareness of the provisions of the Human Rights Act, and extensive training with specific guidelines for those working with older people. Topics addressed included; key concepts; implications of the Act; how the Act can help in practical situations; the role of Help the Aged.
Quality of life for persons with disabilities: international perspectives and issues
- Editor:
- GOODE David
- Publisher:
- Brookline Books
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 218p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge, MA
Comparative study of the quality of life of people with learning difficulties. Includes papers on: quality of life in the Danish context; a six year study of a quality of life model; Australian legislation, service delivery and quality of life; overview of theory and practice in Germany; quality of life and unemployment among people with disabilities in Hungary; the National Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities Project in the USA; the California quality of life project; towards an understanding of quality of life in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities; quality of life and ageing; quality of life at school; training staff in quality of life issues; and the concept of quality of life and its current applications in the field of developmental disabilities.
Employment strategies in social services: case studies
- Authors:
- LOCAL AUTHORITIES CONDITIONS OF SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Local Authorities Conditions of Service Advisory Board/Association of Directors
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 77p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
A study of how 12 social services departments have tackled the problems of shortages of field social workers. Looks at making recruitment easier by targetting older people, ethnic minorities, and disabled people and by making working hours more flexible. Discusses remuneration, use of staff, training, and other measures such as job redesign, career development schemes, equal opportunities policies, and staff welfare policies.
Social welfare services in Japan: revised edition 1990
- Authors:
- JAPANESE NATIONAL COMMITTEE, ICSW
- Publisher:
- Japanese National Committee, ICSW
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 168p.,tables,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- Tokyo
London in need: a review of needs, policy and legislation facing London
- Author:
- LONDON RESEARCH CENTRE
- Publisher:
- London Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 107p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides detailed coverage of recent legislation and the effects of that legislation on groups within London and implications for services provided by voluntary organisations.
Partners in caring: the fourth annual report of the Chief Inspector Social Services Inspectorate 1994/95
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 102p.
- Place of publication:
- London