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The perceived benefits of participating in volunteer and educational activities
- Authors:
- MORROW-HOWELL Nancy, KINNEVY Susan, MANN Marylen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 32(2), 1999, pp.65-80.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Outlines a programme evaluation of OASIS, a national non-profit organisation in the USA, which provides educational and volunteer opportunities to people over the age of 55. The survey results indicated that older adults perceive that they benefit from participation in these activities.
Use of health and human services by community-residing people with dementia
- Authors:
- TOSELAND Ronald W., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 44(6), November 1999, pp.535-548.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article reports on the use and need for health and human services by community-residing people with dementia in the USA. Telephone interviews were conducted with a sample of caregivers. Although service use was more frequent than expected, many caregivers lacked knowledge about services, suggesting that social workers have a vital information and referral role to play.
Visitors views of residential homes
- Authors:
- ABBEY Alison, SCHNEIDER Justine, MOZLEY Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 29(4), August 1999, pp.567-579.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article reports the findings of a survey of visitors to residential care homes throughout England. It shows who the visitors were, what they did, their likes and dislikes and ideas for improvements. It summarises what aspects were most important to visitors, many of whom were former carers and looks at the implications for purchasers and providers of residential care. Closes with a methodological discussion about how the valuable views of visitors may be tapped without encountering reticence due to guilt or fear of retribution affecting the resident.
Prevalence and impact of caregiving: a detailed comparison between dementia and nondementia caregivers
- Authors:
- ORY Marcia G., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 39(2), April 1999, pp.177-185.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article analyses data from more than 1,500 family caregivers in the USA from the 1996 National Caregiver Survey, and documents the ways in which dementia care is different from other types of family caregiving. Results found not only do dementia caregivers spend significantly more hours per week providing care than nondementia caregivers, they also report greater impacts in terms of employment complications, caregiver strain, mental and physical health problems, time for leisure and other family members, and family conflict. Study findings suggest the need to tailor programmes and services to the unique challenges faced by dementia caregivers.
The heart of the home - but how are kitchens used?
- Author:
- GRESHAM Meredith
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(2), March 1999, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In Australia kitchens are now considered essential facilities at low care residential dementia centres. The aim is to make a unit more homely. Reports on a survey of ten facilities in Sydney to find out how the kitchens are actually used.
Institutional and community living in Australia
- Authors:
- GRIFFIN Tim, PARMENTER Trevor R.
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 4(1), January 1999, pp.39-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Discusses the current trend away from institutional living to community living of people with learning difficulties in Australia. Looks at the challenges for policy-makers and service-funders.
Support at home: views of older people about the needs and access to services
- Author:
- MACDONALD Charlotte
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This study investigates needs and service provision from the perspective of people in the 75+ age group who are living in their own homes. A representative sample of people from Glasgow and Edinburgh participated in the study. Information about services was gathered from providers.
Informed choice? Residential and domicilliary care for older people; final report
- Author:
- LUPTON Carol
- Publisher:
- University of Portsmouth. Social Services Research and Information Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 82p.
- Place of publication:
- Portsmouth
This report details the findings of an investigation into the nature and extent of informed choice on the part of older persons using residential and domicilliary care. The report was commissioned by Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton local authorities and was undertaken between the months April-December 1998.
Seeking residents' views in homes for older people: a user's perspective approach
- Authors:
- WALKERDEN Steve, CAMPBELL Tina
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 7(5), October 1999, pp.35-43.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article describes the experiences of a major provider of residential care for older people in Australia, in ascertaining the views of their residents. It discusses resource implications, outlines benefits and recommends the use of a specific approach which provides a practical demonstration of commitment to quality care.
Trends in old age morbidity and disability in Britain
- Author:
- JARVIS Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 19(5), September 1999, pp.603-627.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Discusses trends in morbidity and disability in Britain based on an analysis of national data in Britain, covering a 15 year period.