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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
Older adults' use of information and communications technology in everyday life
- Authors:
- SELWYN Neil, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 23(5), September 2003, pp.561-582.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Examines the extent and nature of information and communication technology (ICT) access and use by older adults in their everyday lives. Information was collected from a sub-sample of 352 adults aged 60 or more years taken from a large household survey of ICT use in England and Wales among 1,001 people. The findings suggest that using a computer is not only a minority activity amongst older adults but also highly stratified by gender, age, marital status and educational background. Conversely, non-use of computers can be attributed to their low relevance and ‘relative advantage’ to older people. Concludes by considering how political and academic assumptions about older people and ICTs might be refocused, away from trying to ‘change’ older adults, and towards involving them in changing ICT.
Advocacy counts 5: a review of advocacy services for older people in Wales
- Author:
- AGE CYMRU
- Publisher:
- Age Cymru
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Drawing on the results of a survey, this report looks at the provision of advocacy services which support all adults in Wales to provide a broad snapshot of the advocacy landscape. It also highlights changes in the provision of advocacy services aimed specifically at older people. The survey received responses from 22 respondents. The analysis looks at numbers of advocacy services funded specifically for older people; those provided for a wider client group; language; quality of services; funding and sustainability; and the role of advocacy in safeguarding. It finds that although there has been a 69 per cent rise (from 26 to 44) in advocacy services for all age groups across Wales since 2013, there has been a 17 per cent drop (from 23 to 19) in the number of services specifically for older people. Over 60 per cent of providers responded that funding for their current service had less than a year to run. Safeguarding is seen as a high priority for advocacy services, with all of respondents having supported someone who had been abused in the last 12 months. An brief overview of national policy developments and their influence on advocacy services also provided. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people and home care in Wales: findings from a survey of service users
- Authors:
- LLEWELLYN Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 14(3), 2013, pp.167-179.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an account of a comprehensive and independent study of 1,029 older people who receive home care in Wales. The study aims to expand knowledge on the views of older people, a group who traditionally have struggled to make their voices heard. It asked older people about six specific components of home care: being listened to; having trained, knowledgeable and skilled care workers; having enough time to be cared for; receiving care from as few different workers as possible; receiving quality care; and being signposted to other sources of information. Design/methodology/approach – After an initial literature review and period of analysis, a thematic framework for home care was developed which contained the six components described above. A questionnaire was subsequently designed and distributed via the post to all home care services over 65 years old in four local authorities across Wales. A sample response rate of 26.7 per cent was achieved. Findings – The paper provides evidence on the levels of satisfaction (or otherwise) with the home care received by older people in Wales. Overall, nearly 85 per cent of older people are either “satisfied” or “very satisfied”, and given the sample size these data are significant (within appropriate confidence intervals) for the whole of the 25,000 people who receive home care in Wales. However, it is difficult to contextualise these findings given that there are no effective comparator data. Research limitations/implications – Given the chosen research approach, the results may lack a certain depth of understanding. That said, the size of the sample does provide commissioners and providers of services with certainty about the general population view. Originality/value – This paper offers a unique independent analysis of home care in Wales, and provides the reader with detailed insights into the views of older people who rarely get a chance to be heard. (Publisher abstract)
Dignity in care survey in North Wales
- Author:
- MORGAN Gareth
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 16(4), 2012, pp.175-179.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the findings of a survey conducted in North Wales looking at the perceptions of older people on dignity in care issues in the services they received. The North Wales Dignity in Care Forum carried out the survey, driven by the question: What one change today could make a difference to you tomorrow? National Health Service and local authority organisations were involved and 499 responses were received. Thematic analysis of the responses revealed a number of key issues. The top three concerns were keeping independence, individual respect and personal care. There were some difference in the responses from the NHS and the local authority participants. In particular, the wide range of issues raised by the NHS group made these responses difficult to interpret. The authors highlight the limitations of this rapid study, including; absence of demographic data and an open sampling frame. However they believe the results show that there is value in using rapid and inexpensive methods to collect information from older people accessing services.
Ensuring fair access to the internet for all
- Author:
- RICHARDS Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 10(4), December 2006, pp.19-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Low income is a potential barrier towards greater computer ownership, consequently preventing the digital inclusion of millions of older people. This article reports on findings from research conducted by the Welsh Consumer Council. The research is based on annual, face-to-face, Wales-wide representative surveys of around 1,000 adults aged 16 and over. The results found that older people are less likely to go online than other groups. The authors discuss the reasons for this, including cost, relevance, training and accessibility.
Evaluation of older people's knowledge, awareness, motivation and perceptions about falls and falls prevention in residential aged care homes: a tale of two cities
- Authors:
- FRANCIS-COAD Jacqueline, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 39(11), 2019, pp.2541-2559.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Falls prevention strategies can only be effective in reducing falls amongst older people if they are adopted and enacted in their daily lives. There is limited evidence identifying what older people in residential aged care (RAC) homes understand about falls and falls prevention, or what may limit or enable their adoption of strategies. This study was conducted in two countries and explored older people's knowledge and awareness of falls and their preferences, opportunities and motivation to undertake falls prevention strategies. A cross-sectional survey was administered to participants (N = 70) aged 65 years and over, living in six RAC homes in Perth, Australia and six RAC homes in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. Participants had limited knowledge about intrinsic falls risk factors and strategies to address these and frequently expressed self-blame regarding falling. Almost all (N = 67, 95.7%) participants felt highly motivated to maintain their current functional mobility and independence in everyday tasks. Key preferences for receiving falls prevention messages favoured a positive approach promoting wellness and independence (N = 41, 58.6%) via pictorial posters or brochures (N = 37, 52.9%) and small group discussions preferably with demonstrations (N = 18, 25.7%). Findings from this study may assist organisations and staff to more effectively engage with older people living in RAC about falls prevention and design targeted resources to address the motivations and preferences of this population. (Publisher abstract)
Accessible housing survey: public perceptions of accessible housing
- Author:
- IPSOS MORI
- Publisher:
- Ipsos MORI
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 41
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the results of a nationally representative survey, involving 2,074 face-to-face interviews with adults across Great Britain, to consider public attitudes towards, and perceptions of, accessible housing. The survey was commissioned by Habinteg and Papworth Trust as part of a wider programme of research on the issue of housing for disabled people. Specifically, the survey looked to assess: the accuracy of public perceptions of the scale of disabled people across broad age groups; the current socio-economic and housing characteristics of disabled people compared to non-disabled people; the perceptions of current housing circumstances and if these need to change; demand for specific aspects and features associated with accessible housing; and attitudes towards different models of housing provision. Key findings include: that an estimated 9 per cent of the adult population provide long-term care for someone either living with them or elsewhere. Compared to the population overall, carers are more likely to be disabled and are more likely to be 65 or older. Despite high levels of satisfaction, a majority of the public (59 per cent) identified something they would like to change about their home. Nearly half of all disabled people (46 per cent) say they will need accessible housing features within the next five years, rising to 59 per cent of disabled people who are 65 and over. In relation to preferences for future housing options if people needed care or support at some point in their life due to a long-term illness or disability, Half of the public say they would most favour remaining in their current property with some adaptations being made to allow independent living; A fifth of the public (19 per cent) say they would most favour moving to a different property specifically designed or adapted to enable independent living. Fewer than one in ten of the public (6 per cent) say they would most favour moving to accessible accommodation offering specialist care and support (such as sheltered, supported, nursing or residential accommodation). (Edited publisher abstract)
Doing time: good practice with older people in prison: the views of prison staff
- Author:
- COONEY Francesca
- Publisher:
- Prison Reform Trust
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 91
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises existing provision for older people in prison and defines and describes what good practice is, offering an analysis and description of a selection of projects and providing a framework for policy and practice development. The report is mainly based on a survey of staff in 92 prison establishments throughout England and Wales. All categories of prison are well represented and a response was received from all high security prisons. Respondents from prisons included governors, other members of the senior management teams, heads of diversity, disability liaison officers and senior officers. The report examines a broad range of activities and practices, including: consulting older people in prison, the physical environment, needs assessment and support with daily living, peer support, outside links, regimes and social activities, and staff and prisoners. It provides specific good practice recommendations for each area. The report concludes that there is much good practice with older people in prisons in England and Wales. However, overall the general picture remains varied and some prisons still have a considerable way to go. The two areas where prisons were weakest were sentence planning and resettlement. While good practice is spreading, it is not built into the fabric of the prisons system and requires a structural change for this to happen. (Edited publisher abstract)
Continuing to care
- Authors:
- SEDDEN Diane, JONES Kate, BOYLE Mari
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 7(2), June 2003, pp.35-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a collaborative study of carers from across North Wales, whose relatives have moved to live in a care home. Interviews were conducted with 78 family carers whos relative had been recently admitted into a care home. Follow-up interviews were conducted 10-12 months later with a sub-sample of 29 carers. Discusses the the carers experiences and the implications for staff working in care homes. The research was conducted by the Centre for Social Policy Research and Development, University of Wales and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.