Editorial
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 217-217, December 2016. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Quality in residential care: exploring residents ’, family members’, managers’ and staff perspectives
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 253-262, December 2016. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the indicators of quality in care for people working and living in aged residential care (ARC) settings. Design/methodology/approach This research was conducted using an ethnographic design in two distinct ARC facilities in a New Zealand city, a large facility with residential, dementia and hospital level care, and a small family owned facility providing residential care only. In total, 50 hours of observational data were collected, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 peopl...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
“Are you going to come and see us again soon?” An intergenerational event between stroke survivors and school-children
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 246-252, December 2016. Purpose A one-hour intergenerational event held at an infant school in Norfolk, England, aimed to increase the citizenship experience of young children and their awareness of what it means to live with stroke, and to address social isolation or self-confidence in communicating among stroke survivors with aphasia. It was also intended to gauge whether this activity might provide a basis for future research. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Four community-dwelling stroke survivors with aphasia were recruit...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Editorial
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 217-217, December 2016. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Quality in residential care: exploring residents ’, family members’, managers’ and staff perspectives
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 253-262, December 2016. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the indicators of quality in care for people working and living in aged residential care (ARC) settings. Design/methodology/approach This research was conducted using an ethnographic design in two distinct ARC facilities in a New Zealand city, a large facility with residential, dementia and hospital level care, and a small family owned facility providing residential care only. In total, 50 hours of observational data were collected, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 peopl...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
“Are you going to come and see us again soon?” An intergenerational event between stroke survivors and school-children
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 246-252, December 2016. Purpose A one-hour intergenerational event held at an infant school in Norfolk, England, aimed to increase the citizenship experience of young children and their awareness of what it means to live with stroke, and to address social isolation or self-confidence in communicating among stroke survivors with aphasia. It was also intended to gauge whether this activity might provide a basis for future research. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Four community-dwelling stroke survivors with aphasia were recruit...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 22, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Comparison of global dementia discussions: perspective from the world young leaders in dementia
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically reflect on the global dementia prevention views of the Japanese leaders at both the Japanese Young Leaders in Dementia Event and the Japanese Global Legacy Against Dementia Event, from a Canadian perspective. Design/methodology/approach This paper opted for a global comparison of the discussion and recommendations from both the Japanese Young Leader Event and the satellite Global Dementia Legacy Event. Findings The paper provides insights about the cultural and intergenerational differences in both th...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Accessing care coordination information: the non-statutory sector contribution
This study explores the range and scope of web-based information about care coordination activities for older people in the non-statutory sector in England. Design/methodology/approach Non-statutory organisations were identified through a structured internet search. Services were screened to identify those providing at least one care coordination activity. A postal survey of services was conducted in 2014 and results compared with the initial findings of the web search. Findings Almost 300 services were identified, most of which were provided by three organisations: Age UK; Alzheimer ’s Society; and the British Red Cro...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Quality in residential care: exploring residents ’, family members', managers' and staff perspectives
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose The aim of this research was to explore the indicators of quality in care for people working and living in aged residential care settings. Design/methodology/approach This research was conducted using an ethnographic design in two distinct aged residential care facilities in a New Zealand city, a large facility with residential, dementia and hospital level care, and a small family owned facility providing residential care only. Fifty hours of observational data were collected, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 people, includ...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
"Are you going to come and see us again soon?" An intergenerational event between stroke survivors and school-children
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose A one-hour intergenerational event held at an infant school in Norfolk, England, aimed to increase the citizenship experience of young children and their awareness of what it means to live with stroke, and to address social isolation or self-confidence in communicating among stroke survivors with aphasia. It also intended to gauge whether this activity might provide a basis for future research. Design/methodology/approach Four community-dwelling stroke survivors with aphasia were recruited. Twelve pupils aged 6 and 7 were selected by their Year...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Overcoming ageism through a new intergenerational learning paradigm: challenges and findings
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose The aim of this paper is to present a programme developed and tested in Portugal under this new paradigm where young adults (18-30) and old adults (over 65) learn research skills together. Design/methodology/approach The structure of the learning experience consists in a six-month training course for lay people in research skills in three specific areas of family, mental health and intergenerational relationships. In order to apply the acquired research and intervention knowledge, participants work in intergenerational groups on a small resear...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Dementia: towards a perceptual control theory perspective
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose To explore the psychosocial experiences of people living with dementia using a Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) perspective. Design/methodology/approach Conceptual paper. Findings The paper suggests that people with dementia may control their perceptions by using four modes of control; control, automatic, passive observation and imagination. Research limitations/implications The paper highlights how a perceived sense of ‘too little’ or ‘too much’ control can create psychological and emotional distress, as people with dementia seek to r...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Suicide in an ageing UK population: problems and prevention
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose Suicide can an emotive, and at times, controversial subject. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the social, health, personal, and cultural issues that can arise in late life and the potential reasons for suicide. It will analyse already recognised risk factors of suicide in older adults and focus on improving knowledge about the social meaning and causation of suicide for older people. It will also consider suicide prevention policies, their practice implications, and whether they are successfully in protecting this potentially vulnerabl...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Learning from the increasing diversity in ageing
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Comparison of global dementia discussions: perspective from the world young leaders in dementia
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically reflect on the global dementia prevention views of the Japanese leaders at both the Japanese Young Leaders in Dementia Event and the Japanese Global Legacy Against Dementia Event, from a Canadian perspective. Design/methodology/approach This paper opted for a global comparison of the discussion and recommendations from both the Japanese Young Leader Event and the satellite Global Dementia Legacy Event. Findings The paper provides insights about the cultural and intergenerational differences in both th...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - October 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
