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Network first
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.4.94, 1994, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Research in Wales has been done to help understand older people's informal networks. Identifies the following types of informal networks: local family dependent, locally integrated support, local self-contained support, wider community focused support and private restricted support. Describes these types and reports on the ways practitioners can build on them.
Support networks and dementia
- Author:
- WENGER G. Clare
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 9(3), 1994, pp.181-194.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on research carried out in Liverpool, which identified the availability of kin and levels of contact with family, friends, neighbours and community groups, and compares the distribution of support network types of those identified as dementia with non-cases.
Support networks of older people: a guide for practitioners
- Author:
- WENGER G. Clare
- Publisher:
- University College of Wales. Centre for Social Policy Research and Development
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 106p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bangor
Research study looking at different types of networks amongst older people, and at how professionals can work with and within these. Includes chapter on creating community profiles.
Support networks of older people and the demand for community care services: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Using a simple eight-question assessment process, five different types of support networks for older people living in the community can be identified. These assessments can in turn be used to predict the likely level of community care service use. Research by the Centre for Social Policy Research and Development, University of Wales, Bangor.
Care in the Chinese community: the way ahead
- Authors:
- AU Wing Kwong, AU Kerrie
- Publisher:
- Merseyside Chinese Development Association
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 82p.
- Place of publication:
- Liverpool
This book is the result of research into the needs of Chinese carers, and as part of action research, an organised pilot scheme which proved to be an appropriate service for Chinese carers in Merseyside. Topics include: leisure needs; information for carers; carer groups perspectives; delivery of services.
Elderly peoples voices: Elderly Action Research Project 1992 - 1994; needs and concerns of people aged 75 and over in long-term care
- Author:
- STANIFORTH Brenda
- Publisher:
- North Derbyshire Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 64p.,tables,bibliog.
Describes and analyses the findings from a sample survey of people aged 75 and over in residential care in North Derbyshire. Looks in particular at the views of older people on the environment in which they live, including social activities, finance, and the availability of advice and support.