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The neighbourhood asset mapping of greater Fishponds: a project delivered by BAB community researchers
- Editors:
- MEANS Robin, WOODSPRING Naomi
- Publisher:
- Bristol Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This report presents the findings of a neighbourhood asset-mapping by community researchers in one area of Bristol, and includes their reflections on the asset-mapping process itself. The mapping included a range of organisations, clubs and activities where older people might engage, either as participants or volunteers, some of which might not be expressly focused on older people. Assets identified ranged from churches and traditional service providers to bicycling and gardening clubs to cafes to individuals who were seen as important resources in their neighbourhoods. The mapping also identified some of the community deficits, which included poor public transportation, obstacles to walkability, and a basic lack of resources and facilities. An important insight from the asset mapping work was how boundaries of wards and neighbourhood partnership areas are artificial from the point of view of both many community groups and many older people, with older residents accessing various assets across ward and neighbourhood partnership boundaries. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older adults' satisfaction with the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program
- Authors:
- KELLEY-GILLESPIE Nancy, WILBY Frances, FARLEY O. William
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 16(4), 2012, pp.154-169.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) programme is a small initiative in the US linked to the University of Utah and designed to assist older adults to remain independent in their homes and communities. This study examined the satisfaction of older adults with the services they receive, these include: information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy, companionship and household repairs. A questionnaire examining various domains of service was developed and administered to 49 older adults who had been receiving assistance from NHN for at least six months. The findings revealed that 87 percent (41) of the participants were satisfied with services and believed that NHN helped them remain independent in the community and improved their quality of life. The authors conclude that the NHN model is innovative in its use of students, community-building approaches, and volunteers in meeting the needs of older adults. They suggest that the model could be replicated by other universities or other community-based organisations around the country. Limitations to the study are noted: it was a cross-sectional design, did not look at change over time and was conducted internally by NHN.
Tackling social exclusion through neighbourhood networks
- Author:
- KLEE Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(2), June 2009, pp.35-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
It has been three years since the publication of the Department of Health's 'A Sure Start to Later Life'. Sure Start schemes aimed to prevent poor health, poverty and social exclusion of older people. This has inspired a number of innovative projects across the country. A number of projects are highlighted including: the Leeds neighbourhood network scheme, the community development service Armley Helping Hands, and Caring Together, which trys to sustain social engagement of people mostly restricted in their homes.
Community building for old age: breaking new ground. The UK's first senior cohousing community, High Barnet
- Author:
- BRENTON Maria
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study describes an initiative developed by the Older Women’s Cohousing (OWCH) group, who understanding that living alone as they grew old could leave them vulnerable, looked to each other to develop and share their social capital. The group have developed a cohousing community based on shared responsibility and mutual support. The model offers a template whereby older people can actively collaborate to live as friendly helpful neighbours at the very least, whether they move house or not. (Edited publisher abstract)
Identifying the enablers and barriers to community participation amongst older adults
- Authors:
- PAPAGEORGIOU Nicole, MARQUIS Ruth, DARE Julie
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(12), 2016, pp.742-751.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: The proportion of older adults throughout the world has increased significantly over the last decade and continues to rise. Such substantial growth highlights the importance of facilitating older people’s wellbeing. This research aimed to identify enablers and barriers to participation in community-based activities experienced by active older adults. Method: This qualitative study employed the evidence-based paradigm of occupation and Model of Human Occupation to underpin protocol and discussion. Ten participants (females = 9, males = 1) who were aged 64–83 years and actively engaged in their community took part in semi-structured interviews. Participants reported mixed health levels including chronic/terminal illnesses and normal degenerative changes. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Analysis identified four themes of enablers and barriers to community participation. These were: relationships; interests; personal knowledge and awareness towards health and wellbeing; and resources and the environment. Conclusion: Intrinsic factors such as developing or maintaining strong relationships and developing interests were identified as enabling community participation. Barriers identified within this study included unappealing group cultures or structures, such as having limited opportunity to develop friendships or explicitly targeting ‘seniors aged 60+ years’ and accessibility limitations. Recommendations were established to inform the development of programmes to increase community participation among this group. (Edited publisher abstract)
ABCD in practice: connecting older people and communities
- Author:
- BORYSIK Burcu
- Publisher:
- Sitra
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
This report reflects on Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) for older people. The central premise of this approach is to move away from a needs-driven service delivery model to a capacity-focused development model. With a growing interested in building resilient, strengths-based community involvement, the report includes examples of local practices, such as Vintage Communities, to examine achievements and challenges in building sustainable communities within the current economic climate, and to make recommendations for commissioners and local community groups for the future delivery of programmes using ABCD techniques. Examples of positive outcomes from this approach include: greater confidence and empowerment; lasting friendships and connections; developing resilience; inclusivity and overcoming stereotypes; and active citizenship. (Edited publisher abstract)
Are we there yet?: a planning tool and checklist for building community connections
- Author:
- THINK LOCAL, ACT PERSONAL PARTNERSHIP
- Publisher:
- Think Local, Act Personal Partnership
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This checklist and planning tool sets out a vision of what the ‘gold standard’ in building community connection and networks might look like, and also helps to identify the stepping stones towards achieving it. It is aimed at local people, community organisations, commissioners, and service providers, and aims to help them work out how to mobilise and extend capacity to support disabled and older people and enable them to contribute as full citizens at a time of severe budget pressure. The checklist helps to determine the questions to ask and shows how to make the important links between social capital, Think Local Act Personal and the health and wellbeing agenda as a whole. It is designed to be used alongside ‘Does it Work?, a guide to evaluating the impact of services and projects on social capital, developed as part of the same project.
Engagement of the elderly in time banking: the potential for social capital generation in an aging society
- Author:
- COLLOM Ed
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 20(4), 2008, pp.414-436.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Community currency systems are an approach to empowering economically marginalised people and building social capital. Older people are potentially important contributors but little is known about their participation in such local exchange networks. This study uses social network analysis to examine 87 months of transaction data from a time bank with 950 members. Membership reflects that of voluntary organisations generally (over-representation of women, under-representation of older people) but quantitative analyses shows that older members are as active as younger members. Qualitative analysis shows that older people typically engage in transactions with younger people, rather than with their own group, both generating bridging social capital between generations and providing a positive empowering experience for older members. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Housing for Chinese elders in Middlesbrough: case study for the Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Author:
- STEPHENSON Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 8(3), September 2005, pp.12-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This case study provides an example of a local communtiy development partnership between a housing association and a Chinese community association, involving housing for older people, a community centre and retail/business space. The aim of the study was to provide attractive and sustainable housing for Chinese older people, as part of a mini-Chinatown in the town centre.
Engaged lives: end of project report 2022
- Author:
- EXTRA CARE CHARITABLE TRUST
- Publisher:
- Extra Care Charitable Trust
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
This report covers the impact, outcomes and key learning points from the Engaged Lives project. The project was designed to build greater community and connection amongst older population in ExtraCare housing communities and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. Initiatives included in the project were volunteer schemes, peer-support and positive ageing workshops, and a range of community-building resources including: ExtraCare residents - Engaged Lives Workshops; Friendly Faces initiative and the "Community Team" aimed at residents wishing to sustain the ethos of Good Neighbours mornings in a more collaborative and structured way. Key outcomes from the project relate to: social wellbeing; older people experience less loneliness and isolation; a greater sense of meaning, purpose and direction experienced by older people; addressing the root causes of loneliness, rather than just its symptoms; better mobilise the strengths and skills of the community. A key measure of impact was that averaging across all participating individuals, there was a small but significant increase of 5.5% in social wellbeing indicated (or a 5.5% reduction in loneliness). Broad recommendations and learning from the project include: prioritising reducing stigma about loneliness; promoting later life as a time for continued growth, development, and contribution; invest greater trust in older people; prioritising resilience in the face of staff-turnaround and sector shortages; and planning for diversity in mental health support. Outputs from the project include: development of a "project toolkit" which can guide other villages through the roll-out of initiatives to a broader range of residents and a newly designed volunteer pack to support volunteers in their roles more effectively. Appendices include: questionnaire used to measure impact; extracts from Steps to Connection guide; engaged lives resource pack; friendly faces volunteer pack; and engaged lives toolkit. (Edited publisher abstract)