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Solidarity in Italy's policies towards the frail elderly: a value at stake
- Author:
- GORI C.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Social Welfare, 9(4), October 2000, pp.261-269.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Italian public policies towards the frail elderly are undeveloped by both quantitative and qualitative standards. The bulk of care responsibilities lies on the family and the private provision of paid care is flourishing. In such a context several questions on solidarity arise regarding the degree to which this value is actually embedded in the public policies, what are the most relevant issues and how the main actors involved are concerned. The article aims to answer some of these questions, taking into consideration the points of view of the main actors; elderly people, carers and professionals.
Factors associated with depression and low life satisfaction in the low-income, frail elderly
- Author:
- ROGERS Anissa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(1/2), 1999, pp.167-194.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The ageing population in the United States is growing to increasingly large proportions, and the need for progressive mental health policy and services for the elderly is a function of the rapidly growing elderly population. This study examines the influence of psychosocial constructs on well-being in a sample of low-income, frail elderly. Discusses the relevance of the results for social work mental health service delivery and policy development for frail elders.
Re-evaluating residential care
- Authors:
- PEACE Sheila, KELLAHER Leonie, WILLCOCKS Dianne
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 155p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Looks at why older people enter residential care, focusing in particular on people aged over 85. Offers a history of residential care, examines current provision and current practice, and analyses its future role.
Ability, disability, and the oldest old
- Authors:
- BOULD Sally, SMITH Mark H., LONGINO Charles F.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 9(1), 1997, pp.13-31.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examines the extent of disability among the oldest old in the USA and the extent of care potentially available in the household as well as the economic characteristics of this age group. Also profiles the group in terms of relevant personal characteristics, including age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, rural residence, education, and employment. Discusses the need for help and care among the oldest old and how various long-term care proposals could meet such needs.
Review of social policy
- Author:
- SHIONOYA Yuichi
- Publisher:
- Social Development Research Institute
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 117p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Tokyo
Includes papers on: needs measurement and estimation of the amount of health and welfare services required for frail elderly people; redistribution effects of the Japanese public pension system; economic analysis of the non profit sector; administrative management methods in medical policy since 1975 in Japan; and economic analysis of the bequeathing behaviour of older people in Japan.
Analyzing end-of-life care legislation: a social work perspective
- Author:
- ROFF Sherri
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 33(1), 2002, pp.51-68.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Several policy approaches are currently being considered in an attempt to organise an American national response to the crisis surrounding quality end-of-life care. Recent health care efforts aimed at supporting individuals facing advanced illness are marked by debate over assisted suicide, untimely referrals to hospice care, inconsistent adherence to advance directives, and substantive amounts of unrelieved pain in end-of-life. This article discusses recently proposed policy responses to the various political and social controversies surrounding end-of-life care for individuals facing advanced illness. The analysis will suggest criteria for evaluating end-of-life policy in general and offer a framework for evaluating proposed legislation. Highlights the implications for social work practice.
Increasing longevity: medical, social and political implications
- Editor:
- TALLIS Raymond
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians of London
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 150p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Papers from a conference on the social, medical and political implications of an ageing population. Includes chapters on: population ageing over the next few decades; ageing, ill health and disability; the economic implications of increasing longevity; advances in the understanding of biological ageing; new technology and the older patient; making rational use of resources; ageing in developing countries; the politics and economics of an ageing population; the research agenda for medicine and old age; genetics and the future of human longevity; and the medical response to an ageing society.