Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 15(2), 2016, pp.147-161.
Publisher:
Sage
Statistics show that an increase in the statutory retirement age in the UK will mean that many more people will develop a dementia while still in employment. A review of the literature confirmed that there are no existing studies in the UK which examine this issue in any detail. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of people who develop a dementia while still in employment that something is wrong; managing the situation in the workplace; trying to make sense of change; and coming to terms with retirement or unemployment. The results showed that people who develop a dementia while still in employment do not always receive the ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace to which they are entitled under the Equality Act (2010). Some of the participants felt that they were poorly
(Edited publisher abstract)
Statistics show that an increase in the statutory retirement age in the UK will mean that many more people will develop a dementia while still in employment. A review of the literature confirmed that there are no existing studies in the UK which examine this issue in any detail. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of people who develop a dementia while still in employment and to understand how they make sense of these experiences; therefore a qualitative explorative inquiry based on an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis methodology was used. Interviews with five people who had developed a dementia while still in employment were carried out, with ages ranging from 58 to 74 years. Interview transcripts were analysed and four super-ordinate themes were identified: the realisation that something is wrong; managing the situation in the workplace; trying to make sense of change; and coming to terms with retirement or unemployment. The results showed that people who develop a dementia while still in employment do not always receive the ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace to which they are entitled under the Equality Act (2010). Some of the participants felt that they were poorly treated by their workplace and described some distressing experiences. The study highlights the need for more effective specialised advice and support regarding employment issues and more research into the numbers of people in the UK that are affected by this issue.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
dementia, employment, young onset dementia, retirement, needs;
Care Services Improvement Partnership. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
Publication year:
2008
Pagination:
10p.
Place of publication:
London
Report by Professor Peter Lloyd (Sussex Gerontology Network) on the Workshop held at the University of Sussex in Brighton on 9th April 2008 "Sheltered housing is changing. We have been asserting this for well over a decade, and the pace of change seems to escalate. But the changes seem to be driven by external factors - and not by planned developments designed to meet the needs of older people in the coming years."
Report by Professor Peter Lloyd (Sussex Gerontology Network) on the Workshop held at the University of Sussex in Brighton on 9th April 2008 "Sheltered housing is changing. We have been asserting this for well over a decade, and the pace of change seems to escalate. But the changes seem to be driven by external factors - and not by planned developments designed to meet the needs of older people in the coming years."
Subject terms:
housing, needs, residential care, retirement, sheltered housing;
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 42(3/4), 2003, pp.213-227.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Examines the impact of the rural environment on work and retirement by reviewing current socioeconomic conditions in rural areas, rural community infrastructure, and rural community change. It goes on to discuss the employment status and income of older rural workers, giving particular attention to gender and racial/ ethnic differences in employment. Job training and job creation are also discussed. Next, the article turns to the retirement needs and retirement preparation of rural elders. It concludes with suggestions for gerontological social work practice in developing employment and retirement services and improving existing services and service delivery. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY
Examines the impact of the rural environment on work and retirement by reviewing current socioeconomic conditions in rural areas, rural community infrastructure, and rural community change. It goes on to discuss the employment status and income of older rural workers, giving particular attention to gender and racial/ ethnic differences in employment. Job training and job creation are also discussed. Next, the article turns to the retirement needs and retirement preparation of rural elders. It concludes with suggestions for gerontological social work practice in developing employment and retirement services and improving existing services and service delivery. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Subject terms:
income, needs, older people, retirement, rural areas, social work, employment;
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(1/2), 1999, pp.3-39.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
As the ageing of the population accelerates in the coming decades, the use of formal services by elderly persons will become an important issue. This article presents the findings of a study on the pattern of utilization of out-of-home services and in-home services among a cohort of American social security beneficiaries in the 10 years after their retirement. The study found
As the ageing of the population accelerates in the coming decades, the use of formal services by elderly persons will become an important issue. This article presents the findings of a study on the pattern of utilization of out-of-home services and in-home services among a cohort of American social security beneficiaries in the 10 years after their retirement. The study found that the determinants of the use of these two types of services are distinctly different. The implications of these findings for social work practice are discussed.
Subject terms:
income, needs, older people, retirement, social care provision, benefits;
Summarises some of the findings of Runnymede's latest financial inclusion research programme which focuses on older people. It looks at an increasing diverse older population, the costs of 'returning home' and the implications of retiring abroad.
Summarises some of the findings of Runnymede's latest financial inclusion research programme which focuses on older people. It looks at an increasing diverse older population, the costs of 'returning home' and the implications of retiring abroad.
Subject terms:
needs, older people, personal finance, poverty, retirement, social exclusion, ageing, black and minority ethnic people;
The author examines the findings of two studies. The first looks at older people's needs and resources, focusing particularly on poverty and hardship in later life. The second study looked at how older people use and value their resources, and how they plan for retirement and for later life.
The author examines the findings of two studies. The first looks at older people's needs and resources, focusing particularly on poverty and hardship in later life. The second study looked at how older people use and value their resources, and how they plan for retirement and for later life.
British Journal of Psychiatry, 180, April 2002, pp.374-379.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
This study aims to re-evaluate the recognition of psychiatric disorders by the war pension authorities. Official statistics were compared with samples of war pension files from the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. Official reports tended to overestimate the number of awards. Although government figures suggested that the proportion of neurological and psychiatric pensions was higher after the Second World War, the present analysis suggests that the rates may not have been significantly different.
This study aims to re-evaluate the recognition of psychiatric disorders by the war pension authorities. Official statistics were compared with samples of war pension files from the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. Official reports tended to overestimate the number of awards. Although government figures suggested that the proportion of neurological and psychiatric pensions was higher after the Second World War, the present analysis suggests that the rates may not have been significantly different.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, models, needs, older people, pensions, retirement, war, armed forces personnel;
This book brings together the writings of specialists in a range of areas relevant to the situation of older people in Ireland and conveys the key role that policy planning and service provision play in this area. Each chapter addresses a specific area of social policy. These are constructions of ageing in Irish social policy; ageing, the labour market and retirement; poverty and ageing; housing
This book brings together the writings of specialists in a range of areas relevant to the situation of older people in Ireland and conveys the key role that policy planning and service provision play in this area. Each chapter addresses a specific area of social policy. These are constructions of ageing in Irish social policy; ageing, the labour market and retirement; poverty and ageing; housing and accommodation for older people; older returning emigrants; ageing and the new communities in Ireland; Alzheimer’s disease, activism and the pharmaceutical industry; health care for older people; disability in older age; from community care to residential care: personal social services and older people; and elder abuse. The contents indicate that there are many issues in the areas of income support, housing, health, and personal social services related to ageing in Ireland that must be addressed in order to ensure that the aim of maximising opportunities for older people to actively engage in civic and social life is achieved. The book is recommended for undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to familiarise themselves with the challenges for older people, their families, service providers and policy makers.
Subject terms:
home care, housing, needs, older people, poverty, residential care, retirement, social policy, social services, social care provision, ageing, dementia, elder abuse, employment, health care;
GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Work and Pensions Committee
Publisher:
Stationery Office
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
129p.
Place of publication:
London
This report of an inquiry by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee on Tackling pensioner poverty provides a detailed overview including: vulnerable groups; pensioner incomes; the benefit system, the take-up of benefits, the impact of the economic downturn on pensions, the role of financial advice and employment of older workers, with recommendations for the future. It also includes a description of the situation in Canada, based on a visit by the Committee in May 2009.
This report of an inquiry by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee on Tackling pensioner poverty provides a detailed overview including: vulnerable groups; pensioner incomes; the benefit system, the take-up of benefits, the impact of the economic downturn on pensions, the role of financial advice and employment of older workers, with recommendations for the future. It also includes a description of the situation in Canada, based on a visit by the Committee in May 2009.
Subject terms:
income support, needs, older people, pensions, personal finance, poverty, retirement, service uptake, advice services, benefits, eligibility criteria;
GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Work and Pensions Committee
Publisher:
Stationery Office
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
175p.
Place of publication:
London
This volume consists of the oral and written evidence to accompany the fifth report of session 2008-2009 of the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee on Tackling pensioner poverty. The report (volume 1) provides a detailed overview including: vulnerable groups; pensioner incomes; the benefit system, the take-up of benefits, the impact of the economic downturn on pensions, the role of financial advice and employment of older workers, with recommendations for the future. It also includes a description of the situation in Canada, based on a visit by the Committee in May 2009.
This volume consists of the oral and written evidence to accompany the fifth report of session 2008-2009 of the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee on Tackling pensioner poverty. The report (volume 1) provides a detailed overview including: vulnerable groups; pensioner incomes; the benefit system, the take-up of benefits, the impact of the economic downturn on pensions, the role of financial advice and employment of older workers, with recommendations for the future. It also includes a description of the situation in Canada, based on a visit by the Committee in May 2009.
Subject terms:
income support, needs, older people, pensions, personal finance, poverty, retirement, service uptake, advice services, benefits, eligibility criteria;