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Inequalities in later life
- Authors:
- SCHARF Thomas, SHAW Caroline
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 127
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the results of an evidence review on the nature of inequalities in later life, with a focus on six key areas: subjective wellbeing; physical and mental health; life expectancy and healthy life expectancy; financial security; social connections; and home and living environment. The review was carried out by researchers at the Institute of Health and Society and Institute for Ageing at Newcastle University and the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) and includes published research from 2006 to 2016. For each outcome, inequalities were considered in relation to: gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or beliefs, socioeconomic status, place of residence, and status as an informal carer. The results show that inequalities for older people are largely a product of poverty and disadvantage throughout life. Poor education and work opportunities and lack of social connection can have long term consequences. The review also found that older women are more vulnerable to financial difficulties than older men, with both their employment history and family circumstances impacting on pension income and ability to save. People from BAME backgrounds and some from LGBT are also disproportionately disadvantaged. In analysing the strength of the available evidence, the review also identified the need for more research relating to the inequalities in later life experienced by Black and minority ethnic groups, LGBT groups and people with disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Growing older in socially deprived areas: social exclusion in later life
- Authors:
- SCHARF Thomas, et al
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 124p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report calls for urban regeneration, more money for older people and better urban planing and design. The report arises from a project 'Older people in deprived neighbourhoods' developed by a group of researchers based at the Centre for Social Gerontology, Keele University.
Growing older in socially deprived areas: social exclusion in later life; summary
- Authors:
- SCHARF Thomas, et al
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This summary report calls for urban regeneration, more money for older people and better urban planing and design. The report arises from a project 'Older people in deprived neighbourhoods' developed by a group of researchers based at the Centre for Social Gerontology, Keele University.