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List of over 200 national organizations that offer "health information, legal aid, self-help programs, educational opportunities, social services, consumer advice, or other assistance." Intended for professional personnel and others with an interest in the field of aging. Covers government agencies, professional societies, voluntary programs, and private groups. Recommendations and endorsements are not implied. Arranged alphabetically by organizations. Each entry gives mission, services, and publications. Index. ; "March 1996." ; Not distributed to depository libraries in a physical form. ; List of over 200 national organizations that offer "health information, legal aid, self-help programs, educational opportunities, social services, consumer advice, or other assistance." Intended for professional personnel and others with an interest in the field of aging. Covers government agencies, professional societies, voluntary programs, and private groups. Recommendations and endorsements are not implied. Arranged alphabetically by organizations. Each entry gives mission, services, and publications. Index. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Substance use and addiction is an increasing problem amongst older people. The identification of this problem is often more difficult in older patients and is frequently missed, particularly in the primary care context and in emergency departments, but also in a range of medical and psychiatric specialties. Substance Use and Older People shows how to recognise and treat substance problems in older patients. However, it goes well beyond assessment and diagnosis by incorporating up-to-date evidence on the management of those older people who are presenting with chronic complex disorders, which result from the problematic use of alcohol, inappropriate prescribed or over the counter medications, tobacco, or other drugs. It also examines a variety of biological and psychosocial approaches to the understanding of these issues in the older population and offers recommendations for policy. Substance Use and Older People is a valuable resource for geriatricians, old age psychiatrists, addiction psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and gerontologists as well as policy makers, researchers, and educators. It is also relevant for residents and fellows training in geriatrics or geri-psychiatry, general practitioners and nursing home physicians.

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You. This track will cover definitions of ageism, some experiences of older people in the workplace, and assess ways of altering an ageist culture and developing a more inclusive workplace for older people. Learning Objectives Explore definitions of ageism Learn about the experiences of older people in the workplace Learn how to promote a more inclusive and safer workplace for older people.

"January 1989." ; Shipping list no.: 90-530-P. ; Includes bibliographical references and index. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Intermediate care has become a buzzword within health and social care over the last few years. Seen as the panacea for a number of woes, particularly for older people, intermediate care has been held up as a way forward within contemporary health and social care. This text explores in detail what is understood by the concept of intermediate care and, in particular, ways in which the needs of older people can be best met by this new range of services. Initial discussion centres on the concept of intermediate care and the motives for its development. This is followed by a summary of the range of

AbstractThis paper assesses the usefulness of Nussbaum's version of the capabilities approach for understanding the condition of older people in developing countries. It observes that ageing is a highly heterogeneous experience, but that policy debates take a polarized approach. The paper then summarizes key elements of Nussbaum's approach, relates these to older people, and identifies a key distinction between older people's internal capabilities and structural factors related to the environment they inhabit. The paper puts forward a new framework, which combines capabilities and life‐course perspectives. The policy implications of this framework are then explored. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Cover -- Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Statutes and Statutory Instruments -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Notes on the Authors -- 1 Introduction: Setting the Scene -- Introduction -- Background -- Initial Reflective Points - Examples -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Theories of Ageing and Vulnerable Older People -- Introduction -- Theories of Ageing: Older People and Vulnerability -- Older People and Vulnerability -- Development of the NHS and Care of Vulnerable Older People: An Analysis of the UK Healthcare Context -- Highlighting Landmark Case Studies and an Analysis of Serious Case Reviews -- NMC Regulation and Implications for Practice: Fitness for Practice Analysis - Examples -- Key Concepts, Dignity of Care, Vulnerability and Safeguarding -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Nursing Ethics and Vulnerable Older People -- Introduction -- The Principles of Holistic Care, Vulnerability and Vulnerable Older People -- Ethical Frameworks for Care -- Professional Nursing Ethics and Holistic Care -- Primary Care: The Impact of Healthcare Commissioning and (Person- Centred) Care for Older People - Since the Care Standards Act 2000 -- Healthcare, Vulnerability, the Nurse and Safeguarding -- Diversity and Older People Vulnerability -- Raising Concerns, Whistle-blowing -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Human Rights and Vulnerable Older People -- Introduction and Background -- Human Rights and Ethics -- Human Rights and Research Ethics -- Human Rights and the law: Key Articles -- Mental Capacity and Best Interests -- Human Rights and Consent -- Human Rights and Informed Consent -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Communication, Record Keeping and Quality of Care -- Introduction -- Principles of Communication and Record Keeping -- Vulnerable Older People -- Duty of Confidentiality and Record Keeping -- Communication and Record Keeping.

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 Ageing - the Biology of Growing Old -- 2 The Demography of old Age -- 3 The Presentation and Management of Physical Disease in Older People -- 4 The Presentation and Management of Mental Disease in Older People -- 5 Prescribing and the Older Patient in the Community -- 6 Nutrition of Older People -- 7 Anticipatory Care of Older People in the Community -- 8 The Practical Organization of Screening and Socio-Medical Assessment in Old Age -- 9 Health Promotion and Keeping Fit in Old Age -- 10 Community Nursing and Primary Care -- 11 Institutional Care of Older People in the Community -- 12 Disability and Rehabilitation for Older People -- 13 Special Services for Older People -- 14 Law and the Older Patient -- 15 Medical Ethics in Community Care -- 16 Older People in Ethnic Minority Groups -- 17 Taking the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine -- 18 The Carer's Perspective -- Appendix 1: The Bicester System of Screening for the Elderly -- Appendix 2: Mcintosh Over 75s Assessment Questionnaire- Data Store -- Appendix 3: Phoenix Surgery Anticipatory Care Model for People Over the Age of 75 Years in Cirencester -- Cardiff-Newport Questionnaire -- Training Programme for Staywell 75+ Volunteer Visting Scheme -- Winchester Questionnaire -- Phoenix Surgery Letters -- Further Information -- Index

In this issue. STRUGGLES AND EXPERIENCES highlights the campaigns developed by older people against ageism. We begin with a short introduction to the American Gray Panthers movement.This is followed by extracts from a talk given in Britain by Maggie Kuhn, the founder and national convenor of the group, Finally, there is an article by Mike Maclean examining the struggle against ageism in Britain and Canada.

Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over, and providing effective counselling services to this growing client group requires a unique and specialised approach. This practical guide explores the factors that differentiate older drinkers, and introduces an innovative person-centred model that will help counsellors and other healthcare professionals to give older people with alcohol problems the help and support they need. Older people with alcohol problems often have complex personal histories, and are particularly vulnerable to long-term dependenc

Caring for older people encompasses complex physical, social and psychological needs, and poses many diverse challenges for nurses. Caring for Older People in the Community provides nurses with an up to date practical resource that explores these challenges. Throughout the book the use of reflection points and scenarios enable the reader to reflect on current issues and consider how underpinning theory supports practice. Each chapter is evidence based and fully referenced, with full contact details of charities. This book will appeal to health and social care practitioners working in communit