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Financial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland: the unsettling truth
- Author:
- COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This study provides evidence of the scope and scale of the financial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland. The study interviewed 1,025 people older people (aged 60 and over) across Northern Ireland were surveyed in relation to financial abuse. They were asked 29 questions in relation to their personal finances, money-management and decision-making in the last 12 months. The results found that that 21 per cent of older people surveyed had experienced some kind of financial abuse. The most prevalent forms of financial abuse identified were issues relating to money and possessions (7 per cent of respondents); buying and selling goods (6 per cent of respondents); and issues relating to charity contributions (4 per cent of respondents). Other types of financial abuse identified included: coercion to sign and fraudulent use of signatures; changes to legal and financial documents and investments; experience of coercion; bank account activity; deception and misuse of money; and issues relating to inheritance and power of attorney. Based on the result of the survey sample, which was representative of Northern Ireland’s older population, the findings suggest that over 75,000 older people are experiencing some form of financial abuse in Northern Ireland. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring the attitudes and behaviours of older people living with cancer
- Author:
- IPSOS MORI
- Publisher:
- Ipsos MORI
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 86
- Place of publication:
- London
This study identifies a range of attitudes and perceptions which shape the way that older people access cancer services, influencing when and how they seek help, as well as the outcomes they experience. The findings are based on two online panel surveys of 1,004 adults aged 55 and over living with cancer and 500 adults of the same age range who have never had a cancer diagnosis. In addition, fieldwork was undertaken and 26 in-depth interviews with people aged 55 and over living with cancer and two focus groups with older people who have never had cancer carried out. A number of key themes emerge from the research, including: there are differences in the views of older people with cancer and those who have not been diagnosed with cancer, with those with direct experience of the condition having more positive perceptions about it; some of the preconceptions that people may hold about older people’s attitudes have been challenged, for example, older people are no more likely to choose not to have treatment than younger people, and no more likely to be concerned about the consequences of having treatment; a series of misconceptions about the risk of cancer and eligibility for screening may impact upon early diagnosis efforts and should be addressed; older people are more likely than younger people to place trust in their health professionals but at the same time believe that discrimination against older people does exist (albeit not necessarily in their personal experience); nonetheless, older people say they are willing to seek help, but are not necessarily aware of the services that exist to support them. Independence matters to older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Putting people first in the south west: a market assessment
- Author:
- SOUTH WEST HOUSING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT NETWORK
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes a study aiming to develop an understanding of the current position in the South West in the planning and delivery of housing services to meet the needs and aspirations of its ageing population. The South West Housing and Improvement Network commissioned the Institute of Public Care to carry out a market assessment through a series of surveys. There were 8 surveys produced, each tailored to particular stakeholders potentially involved in and able to influence this planning and delivery process: commissioners in adult social care, strategic housing, supporting people, health, and planners; and providers in housing, housing related support, and care. The aim of the surveys was to develop an understanding of current activity in each of these areas, and identify examples of good practice that could be shared across the region. This report provides the results of this market assessment providing a description of the methodology used and the response rate, an overview of responses across the region, the identification of good practice and barriers as highlighted by respondents, and the key challenges and areas where respondents feel that regional support would be useful. The benchmark position provided by the surveys will be used as a starting point for the development of a regional action plan, building on the support activities already underway across the region to support the development of extra care housing, and informing the work of a regional Housing Support Unit.
Older people in Scotland: results from the Scottish Household Survey 1999-2002
- Authors:
- MACDONALD Charlotte, RAAB Gillian
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This analysis of Scottish Household Survey (SHS) data is designed to inform that strategy and to highlight trends in social and demographic characteristics. The report is based on 4 years of SHS data from 1999-2002 and follows on from an earlier report by the same authors which utilised data from 1999 - the first year of the SHS. In order to give a more detailed picture of the lives of older people, the SHS results are supplemented by census 2001 results, UK government statistics and findings from research
Research into practice
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.5.03, 2003, p.42.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on four research projects which suggests ways in which older people can tell others about their everyday routines and experiences, and how this information can help to inform care plans.
Direct payments for older people in Wales survey
- Author:
- DIX Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 13(1), January 2003, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly reports on a small survey carried out by Age Concern Cymru which surveyed local authorities in June 2002. Summaries the number of local authorities offering direct payments, number of older people receiving direct payments, and schemes under development
Evaluation of investigations to diagnose the cause of dizziness in elderly people: a community based controlled study
- Authors:
- COLLEDGE Nicki R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 28.9.96, 1996, pp.788-792.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Compares the findings in dizzy elderly people with those in controls of a similar age to identify which investigations differentiate dizzy from non-dizzy patients.
Why can't I get care? Older people's experiences of care and support
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- London
This short report aims to explain why people can't get the care they need, drawing on older people's experiences, as well as on what we know about how the social care system is supposed to work, and how it actually works in cash-strapped 2022. New polling from Age UK finds that 10% (1.6 million) of over-60s in the UK are already cutting back or stopping their social care, or expect to do so in the months to come, because they can't afford the cost. This particularly affects older people who pay for their own care, but in England even those whose care is supposedly funded by the State often have to pay 'top ups' to their provider, so some of them are likely to be impacted too. In addition, 22% (3.6 million) of older people are already reducing or stopping spending on medications or specialist foods or expect to do so in the coming months; and 15% (2.5 million) are already skipping meals, or expect to do so over the same time period. Given these worrying statistics it is not surprising that the same polling found that more than half of over-60s 54% or 8.8 million people said they believed that cost of living increases would affect their health and care needs over the winter. In most cases, the answer to the question this report poses, 'why can't I get care?', is that there simply isn't the care to get. The severe shortages in staff and the lack of funding to pay for more or better services to provide care or respite provision have left a gaping hole in support, and often services just aren’t available. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Italian national survey on Coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic spread in nursing homes
- Authors:
- LOMBARDO Flavia L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 36(6), 2021, pp.873-882.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Introduction: Residents in facilities such as nursing homes (NHs) are particularly vulnerable to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). A national survey was carried out to collect information on the spreading and impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection in nursing homes, and on how suspected and/or confirmed cases were managed. We carried out a survey between 25 March 2020 and 5 May 2020. Materials and Methods: All Italian nursing homes either public or providing services both privately and within the NHS were included in the study. An on‐line questionnaire was sent to 3292 nursing homes across all Italian regions. Nursing homes were also contacted by telephone to provide assistance in completing the questionnaire. Results: A total of 1356 nursing homes voluntarily participated to the survey, hosting a total of 100,806 residents. Overall, 9154 residents died due to any cause from February 1 to the time when the questionnaire was completed (from March 25 to May 5). Of these, 7.4% had COVID‐19 and 33.8% had flu‐like symptoms, corresponding to a cumulative incidence of 0.7 and 3.1, respectively. Lack of personnel, difficulty in transferring patients to hospital or other facility, isolating residents with COVID‐19, number of beds and geographical area were the main factor positively associated to the presence of COVID‐19 in nursing homes. Discussion: This survey showed the dissemination and impact of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in Italian nursing homes and on how older and potentially chronically ill people residing in these long‐term care facilities were managed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Life in lockdown: a telephone survey to investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the lives of older people (≥75 years)
- Authors:
- BROWN Leslie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Age and Ageing, 50(2), 2021, pp.341-346.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background: In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the UK government introduced social distancing measures and identified specific populations at high risk from the virus. People ≥70 were deemed ‘Clinically Vulnerable’. Distancing measures were introduced to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19. However, these may have a negative impact on older people who are vulnerable to social isolation and may have challenges accessing services and provisions. Objectives: To investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the lives of older people. Study design and setting: Cross-sectional telephone survey. Participants: Community-dwelling older people, 76–97 years. Outcomes: Health anxiety; General health (RAND Short-form 36 Survey); Physical activity; Depression (PHQ-8); Anxiety (GAD-2); Loneliness; Access to services; Challenges, concerns and positive experiences. Data analysis: Counts (%), means (SDs). Thematic analysis was used to identify themes from open questions. Results: n = 142. 52% did not worry about their health; 76% rated their health as ‘good’, ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’; <10% met the criteria indicative of depression (PHQ-8), or anxiety (GAD-2); 42% were less active than before lockdown; and 27% were lonely at least some of the time. Over half of participants identified positive aspects. Conclusions: Most participants reported good health with low levels of health anxiety, anxiety and depression. Many were able to identify positive aspects to lockdown and may be better equipped to deal with lockdown than anticipated. Strategies may be required to ameliorate the negative impact of loneliness for a minority of older people, and help some resume previous activity levels and pursuits. (Edited publisher abstract)