Search results for ‘Subject term:"older people"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 18
Towards a model of externalisation and denationalisation of care? The role of female migrant care workers for dependent older people in Spain
- Author:
- ROMERO Belén Agrela
- Journal article citation:
- European Journal of Social Work, 15(1), 2012, pp.45-61.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The aim of this article is to analyse the role of migrant care workers in relation to older dependent people in Spain. This new model of care has come about due to: the rapid ageing of the population of Spain; the lack of formal care services; and the increasing presence of women in the labour market resulting in a shortage of informal care. These factors have led to a situation in which ‘importing’ female immigrants has become something of an ‘informal solution’ among both policy-makers and people who require their services. This article analyses how this point has been reaching, drawing primarily upon the connection established between the welfare state, the feminisation of migrations, and global care chains. It describes the limitations of the public system of protection of elders, as well as those of formal care services, making eldercare reliant upon family involvement. Since the high cost of private companies’ services cannot be met by all family budgets, resorting to migrant carers emerges as a solution to the problem. Finally, the article argues that the current conditions favour the production of social inequalities related to gender, class and nationality, and considers the implications for social work practice.
Towards a new political economy of pensions? The implications for women
- Author:
- FOSTER Liam
- Journal article citation:
- Critical Social Policy, 30(1), February 2010, pp.27-47.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The government and pensions industry face the difficult challenge of satisfying 2 potentially contrasting demands: to ensure that government pension spending remains stable and also respond to the needs of the poorest pensioners, many of whom are women. This article employs a political economy approach to assess the changing nature of women’s pension provision. Initially it provides an overview of the current context showing that many female pensioners are without access to significant pension entitlements in their own right. Then it examines the history of women’s pensions over the last 30 years with reference to both state and private forms of provision. It considers the pension strategies of Thatcher and New Labour governments and their impact on women’s pension situation. This includes an evaluation of recent New Labour proposals, such as Personal Accounts, a raise in the basic State Pension age and reintroduction of the link to earnings. Finally, the paper concludes that these proposals do not represent the emergence of a new political economy of pensions which better reflects the needs of female pensioners; rather they are a response to the challenges of an ageing population.
Elder care in Korea: the future is now
- Author:
- CHEE Yeon Kyung
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 26(1/2), Summer 2001, pp.25-37.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Modernisation has greatly affected the lives of individuals and families in many ways in Korea. Women, the primary care givers of the elderly, are increasingly entering the work force, and families are becoming more mobile and segmented. With the decline in fertility and mortality rates, population ageing has generated significant demands for long-term care. This article examines the characteristics and implications of ageing in Korea, focusing on the influence of cultural heritage on care giving and the development of formal services for the older population. Argues that there should be a balance between social policy established by the Korean government and family care for the elderly.
Ethics of care and social policy
- Authors:
- LAPPALAINEN R. Eliasson, MOTEVASEL I.Nilsson
- Journal article citation:
- Scandinavian Journal of Social Welfare, 6(3), July 1997, pp.189-196.
- Publisher:
- Munksgaard/ Blackwell
Looks at how care work is equated with female work, and has not been of interest to the social sciences and how Women's Studies have changed this. European social policy trends and the consequences of new systems of paying for care are discussed from a gender perspective. Warns against a context-free coupling between women and an ethic of care, and show how neoliberal politics can use feminist "struggle concepts" to put women "back in their place".
Social policy review 1990-91
- Editor:
- MANNING Nick
- Publisher:
- Longman
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 267p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Harlow
In three sections: the greening of social policy; the European Community and social policy (including chapters on elderly people, lone parent families and Scandinavian welfare systems); and the labour market and social policy (including a chapter on women and work).
Ageing and intellectual disabilities: improving longevity and promoting healthy ageing: summative report
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
Increased longevity has led to an increase in the population of persons with intellectual disabilities in the developed nations. However, national health provision schemes are often inadequate and do not recognise the special needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and, as they age, their health needs are not attended to in a manner equivalent to that of the general population. This report examines the general health status of adults with intellectual disabilities, identifies the conditions that support their longevity and promote healthy ageing, and proposes health and social inclusion promotion activities that would universally foster sound health and improve quality of life. It provides a summary of the main issues put forth in 4 reports prepared for the World Health Organization on healthy ageing in adults with intellectual disabilities which look at the specific areas of physical health, women’s health, biobehavioural, and social policy. Included in this summary are the main recommendations from the 4 reports for improving health and longevity among persons with intellectual disabilities.
Partnership in pensions: responses to the pensions Green Paper
- Authors:
- AGULNIK Phil, et al
- Publisher:
- London School of Economics. Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the likely implications of the fundamental reforms proposed in the Government's pensions Green Paper 'A new contract for welfare', focusing in particular on: pensioner poverty; income security in old age; economic growth; the National Insurance system; tax relief; and women.
The social security protection of older women: the hidden issue of the end of the century
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 24(4), Spring 1998, pp.49-61.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The purpose of this article is to briefly cast an eye backward to see how countries worldwide have reached their current situation with regard to social security, and to identify certain obstacles that stand in the way of future reforms aimed at meeting the particular social protection needs for women, particularly in the area of old-age income security.
Aspects of ageing
- Editors:
- KAIM-CAUDLE Peter, KEITHLEY Jane, MULLENDER Audrey
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 184p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains 14 papers written to celebrate the European Year of Older People and Solidarity Between Generations. Issues of ageing are considered from the perspectives of demography, economics, social policy, sociology, community care, Buddhist philosophy, literature and gender studies.
Critical gerontology: perspectives from political and moral economy
- Editors:
- MINKLER Meredith, ESTES Carroll L.
- Publisher:
- Baywood Publishing
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 395p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Amityville, NY
Part one presents the theoretical framework around critical gerontology. Part two examines rethinking dependence, interdependence and the political power of older people. Part three looks at devolution, crisis mentality and the transformation of health and social programmes for older people. Part four deals with issues around race, class, gender and ageing. Part five is on work, retirement, social security and productive ageing.