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Young technologies in old hands: an international view on senior citizen's utilization of ICT
- Editors:
- JAEGER Birgit, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- DJOF Publishing
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 247p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
The field of Senior Citizens and information and communication technology (ICT) is a rather new field and there is not much published in this area yet. For many years the relationship between seniors and ICT has mainly been discussed in terms of how technology can be used to compensate for the impairments many old people have to face. This volume, takes another point of departure. First of all, Senior Citizens are not a homogeneous group where all people over a certain age are impaired, and in the need of help. Second, when the relationship between Senior Citizens and ICT is actually discussed, it is very often as a discussion of how helpers of the old people (nurses, home helpers, physicians and the like) can make use of ICT. Here, the Senior Citizens themselves can utilize ICT. This change of the scope introduces a new theme into the debate raising new questions, in particular the question of how a digital divide, in which the Senior Citizens are excluded from the information society, can be reduced. In this volume, older ICT users are identified just as several activities, provided by governments, non-profit organizations, and other actors, are analysed. Most of these activities are engaged in finding solutions to how the seniors learn to use the technology, and in improving their everyday life enhancing its quality.
Support at home: views of older people about their needs and access to services: 1999
- Author:
- MACDONALD Charlotte
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Aged care residents’ prioritization of care: a mixed‐methods study
- Authors:
- LUDLOW Kristiana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health Expectations, 24(2), 2021, pp.525-536. Online only
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Eliciting residents’ priorities for their care is fundamental to delivering person‐centred care in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Prioritization involves ordering different aspects of care in relation to one another by level of importance. By understanding residents’ priorities, care can be tailored to residents’ needs while considering practical limitations of RACFs. Objectives: To investigate aged care residents’ prioritization of care. Design: A mixed‐methods study comprising Q methodology and qualitative methods. Setting and participants Thirty‐eight residents living in one of five Australian RACFs. Method: Participants completed a card–sorting activity using Q methodology in which they ordered 34 aspects of care on a pre‐defined grid by level of importance. Data were analysed using inverted factor analysis to identify factors representing shared viewpoints. Participants also completed a think‐aloud task, demographic questionnaire, post‐sorting interview and semi‐structured interview. Inductive content analysis of qualitative data was conducted to interpret shared viewpoints and to identify influences on prioritization decision making. Results: Four viewpoints on care prioritization were identified through Q methodology: Maintaining a sense of spirituality and self in residential care; information sharing and family involvement; self‐reliance; and timely access to staff member support. Across the participant sample, residents prioritized being treated with respect, the management of medical conditions, and their independence. Inductive content analysis revealed four influences on prioritization decisions: level of dependency; dynamic needs; indifference; and availability of staff. Conclusions: Recommendations for providing care that align with residents’ priorities include establishing open communication channels with residents, supporting residents’ independence and enforcing safer staffing ratios. (Edited publisher abstract)
Access to long-term care: perceptions and experiences of older Dutch people
- Authors:
- SCHIPPER Lisette, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 16(2), 2015, pp.83-93.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Despite the current focus on demand-based care, little is known about what clients consider important when they have a request for formal long-term care services. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach: Questions about the access process to care services were added to the “Senior Barometer”, a Dutch web-based questionnaire that assesses the opinion of older people about different aspects in life. The questionnaire surveyed both people who already requested care services (“users”), and people that did not (“future clients”). Findings: The results show a significant difference in what people expect to be the first step from what users actually did, when requesting formal care services. In addition, there was a significant difference on how “users” and “future clients” rated several access service aspects. Research limitations/implications:The results give valuable information on how both “users” and “future clients” value the access process. The findings also provide valuable input for organisations providing long-term care for older clients about the important issues that have to be considered when organising the access process. Originality/value: This study shows what older people in the Netherlands find important during the access process to care and this has not been explored before. The difference between what “users” and “future clients” find of importance in the care access process suggests that it is difficult for people to foresee what will be important once the need for care arrives, or where they will turn to with a request for care services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Who uses telecare?
- Authors:
- ROSS Andy, LLOYD James
- Publisher:
- Strategic Society Centre
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A research project investigated the prevalence of telecare users and potential users in England in 2008, using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (a nationally representative study of older people in England). This report on the project looks at the potential of telecare and assistive technology in provision of care and support as the population ages. It describes the study data and methodology, and presents and discusses the findings together with statistical tables. It focuses in particular on 2 types of devices identified: mobile personal alarms and alerting devices fixed to the home. It covers demographic and socio-economic characteristics of telecare users, reporting that just over 2% of individuals aged 50 and above used a personal alarm and just over 4% had an alerting device fitted to their property, and that telecare is predominantly used by those in the 70 and over age group and especially by white females. It also covers the housing and homes of telecare users, health and disability of telecare users, and care and support for telecare users. The study included analysis to identify and describe potential telecare users and predict those most likely to qualify for and benefit from the use of telecare. A separate discussion paper (The Future of Who Uses Telecare) provides accompanying policy analysis and discussion.
Black and minority ethnic elderly: perspectives on long-term care
- Author:
- PATEL Nina
- Publisher:
- Policy Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- Bolton
Based on a series of seminars held in Leeds, London and Edinburgh in 1998, this paper presents the perspectives of black and minority ethnic elders, carers and managers of minority ethnic elders' organisations about long-term care for the elderly. The paper introduces the general context of care for black and minority ethnic older people, including an overview of demographic, socio-economic and health aspects. It considers the views and experiences of the seminar delegates and makes recommendations for the Royal Commission on Long-Term Care for the Elderly. The recommendations cover appropriateness of current models of care, accessing services, planning and paying for long-term care, reducing dependency and alternative models of care, and the future model of care.
Involving older people in commissioning: more power to their elbow?
- Authors:
- WISTOW Gerald, WADDINGTON Eileen, DAVEY Vanessa
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 75p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This research set out to investigate what happens when older people are given the opportunity to shape service commissioning and delivery. The study also raises wider question of whether it can change the nature of local power relations in the long term. Dorset and Salford were identified as two areas where structures and processes exist which encourage and facilitate the involvement of older people in local decision-making. Through focus groups the research examined: how older people in these areas were involved in commissioning and service delivery; what difference their involvement made; the factors which lead to successful engagement; and the barriers to involving older people. Key findings revealed that public policy has made increasing reference to voice and choice for service users. Yet there were few examples where users have a real say in commissioning and more strategic approaches to service planning. Older people and agencies felt that their local involvement processes were worthwhile and associated with identifiable results. National focus groups were more sceptical about whether outcomes justified the time and resources involved. In conclusion, involvement should concentrate specifically on outcomes more than on processes.
'Would you have sandwiches for tea every night?': older people's views of social care in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- AGE NI
- Publisher:
- Age NI
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The aim of this research project, commissioned by Age NI (an independent charity for older people in Northern Ireland), was to consult directly with older people to ascertain their views on all aspects of social care. 3 focus groups were run across Northern Ireland, in Belfast, Cookstown, and Irvinestown. 24 older people attended the focus groups, all aged over 65 years. The discussions focused on 2 main areas: views and experiences of the present arrangements for social care in Northern Ireland, and vision for a future social care system (covering views on what good care would look like and proposals for improving the provision of social care). This report provides the background to the project, and presents its key findings. It sets out the recommendations made, covering: entitlement, services and limitations; quality of care; workforce issues; carers and family support; and finances.
The needs of frail older people with sight loss
- Authors:
- CATTAN Mima, GIUNTOLI Gianfranco
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing summarises the findings from research which explored the specific needs and aspirations of frail older people with sight loss. The original study consisted of a literature review, in-depth interviews with 24 frail older people living in care homes and sheltered housing schemes, and interviews with a manager and two wardens. The findings look at the research evidence to date; living with sight loss; living in supported accommodation with sight loss; service provision for frail older people with sight loss; and the conclusions and recommendations for further research. Key findings included that some older people struggled to retain a "will to live" in the face of increasing sight loss and frailty, frail older people needed help and support to come to terms with their sight loss, feelings of isolation were not uncommon, sight loss was compounded by other problems including mobility problems, and older people needed practical as well as emotional support to maintain their well-being.
Personal social services: home care users in England aged 65 and over, 2008-09 survey
- Author:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This survey is targeted at service users aged 65 and over receiving home care funded wholly or in part by Social Services. A survey of these service users was also conducted in 2002-03 and 2005-06. This survey aims to see how the opinions of these service users have changed since 2005-06 and to gain a better understanding of how different factors affect the overall satisfaction. Main findings included: 58 per cent of service users were extremely or very satisfied with the service that they received; 23 per cent of respondents of the White ethnic group were extremely satisfied with their home care compared to 17 per cent of the Asian ethnic group and 16 per cent of the Black ethnic group; 67 per cent of service users were always happy with the way their care worker treated them while 28 per cent said they were usually happy.