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Struggling to cope with later life
— qualitative research on growing older in challenging circumstances: [briefing] | | Corporate Author | Age UK |
| Publisher | Age UK, London, 2018 |
| Pages | 12 pp |
| Source | https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/policy-research/strugg... |
| Keywords | Self care capacity ; At risk ; Neglect [care] ; Qualitative Studies ; Projects. |
| Annotation | The project under discussion focuses on those older people who may be struggling to stay connected to the wider world, have difficuly in looking after themselves, and (in some cases) run the risk of significant harm. Age UK commissioned and worked with Britain Thinks to interview 12 older people who were in a similar situation, or approaching it. Three mini-focus groups were conducted with 'concerned observers' (e.g. friends and family), also a workshop of practitioners with experience of supporting people in this situation. Quotes from the (anonymised) participants illustrate seven recommendations: listen to older people's histories and value their contribution; understand causes to spot danger signs; use a person-centred approach that starts with the individual circumstance; understand the role played by family and friends; find a way to return purpose to life; ensure that emotional support is backed up with practical action; and give professionals working in this area the tools they need to help. However, underfunding of statutory services, a struggling community sector and absence of multidisciplinary working may lead to more people slipping through the net. A full report (Strategic Research Programme: final combined report, July 2017; 62 pp) is also available at the weblink given. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-180327001 P |
| Classmark | CA: CA3: QNR: 3DP: 3E * |
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