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Involving Chinese older people in policy and practice
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study, by a research team from the University of Sheffield, was an action-orientated and participant-focused project that aimed to enable Chinese older people to influence policy and practice. It also allowed them to reflect on their experiences of involvement. The study found that: Participants had diverse experiences of involvement, both in their own community and in the wider society. Many took part in voluntary work, voted in local and general elections, served as members of management committees in Chinese organisations and attended consultation events organised by local authorities. Those who took part shared common issues about getting involved, including the language barrier, lack of support, lack of leadership and limited level of involvement. There were positives and negatives about getting involved. Participants gained a sense of achievement and an increase in self-confidence, friendship and respect. Sometimes, their involvement brought about practical changes in services and improvement in the lives of Chinese older people. However, they also invested a lot of time, money and energy and involvement could also bring stress and anxiety. There was a mix of personal reasons and social reasons for Chinese older people to get involved. Some participants said they wanted to combat their own or others’ social isolation, and to develop services which could benefit themselves and later generations. Others took part because of invitations from friends or the feeling of being respected and valued. Participants drew up a statement of shared expectations on growing old. This covered provision of Chinese community centres, medical and health services, emergency support, appropriate care, suitable housing, social contacts, lifelong learning and citizen rights.
Older people's attitudes to incomes, taxes and benefits: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Older people's perceptions about their own incomes and their opinion of alternative policy options are not often referred to when considering pension policies. New analysis of the British Social Attitudes Surveys, by researchers at the Age Concern Institute of Gerontology, King's College London.
Promoting social well-being in extra care housing
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Since the 2005 general election there has been a renewed emphasis on older people’s issues, largely because an increasing proportion of the electorate is aged 50 or over. Partnership, choice and control are central to the policy agenda, along with a rights-based approach to challenging discrimination and an increasing emphasis on evidence-based policy and outcomes. There is a growing body of evidence highlighting the importance of developing strategies for promoting well-being, which is reflected in recent government policy, but the promotion of mental health and well-being in later life has been one of the least visible areas of activity in older people’s services. The concepts of well-being, independence and choice are also essential elements in the philosophy of extra care housing, which is becoming a popular model of specialist housing with care provision for older people. This research project explores best practice for promoting social well-being in this environment.
Public policy initiatives for older workers
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Older workers' employment patterns and their relationship to population ageing and pension systems are of increasing concern to policy-makers. This research investigated how policy-making towards older workers is developing in several countries - Australia, Finland, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and the USA. The project examined a broad range of policy areas: pension reform, equality, social security and labour-market policy.
Experiences and expectations of people leaving paid work after 50
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Increasing numbers of people are leaving employment before standard retirement ages, through a combination of factors such as choice, redundancy, health difficulties and increased care commitments. This report examines the experiences of people in their fifties and sixties who have left paid work. The research looked at how people came to leave their jobs, how they had adjusted to life outside the labour market, and how they were spending their time in retirement.
Low intensity support: preventing dependency
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Older people and disabled people often don't qualify for full social services assistance. Yet many clearly do need help. Low intensity support can help prevent people reaching crisis point and enable them to sustain their own homes. But it is important to strike the right balance between helping people and controlling their lives. This summary considers how users perceive their services and needs, and highlights some innovative approaches to support. It assesses what users want, discusses what best practice might be and investigates some of the dilemmas for providers and the the implications for policy reform.