Ageing
A Quality Use of Medicines Program for General Practitioners and Older People
'Medical Journal of Australia'
This Australian article reports how education and systems for medication review conducted by GPs can be used to improve use of medicines
An Age-Old Challenge: Funding Our Future
World Bank
A series of five articles discussing different aspects of the global pensions dilemma (Single page linking to each article)
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-02-08
From Red to Gray
World Bank
This 298-page report examines the possible impact of ageing populations in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-25
Pension Reform and the Development of Pension Systems
World Bank
A 168-page assessment of the World Bank's activities in support of reforming pension systems in 68 countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-16
Pensions Reform: Issues and Prospects for Non-Financial Defined (NDC) Schemes
World Bank
This report assesses the usefulness of Sweden's pension reforms as a model for the pension problems faced by other countries
AgeingPosted: 2006-02-22
International Update: Recent Developments in Public and Private Pensions
US Social Security Administration
This 4-page bulletin reports on recent pensions developments in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the Americas
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-02-21
Kiwisaver Evaluation Literature Review
Urban Institute, Brookings Institution
A 52-page US evaluation of a new savings incentive programme being introduced in New Zealand to increase retirement saving.
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-04
Thirteen Ways of Looking at Aging
Urban Institute
A US abstract of research by the publisher into different aspects of ageing in the US
AgeingPosted: 2011-05-26
Satisfaction and Engagement in Retirement
Urban Institute
A 6-page brief analyzing patterns of engagement among retirees in the U.S., and how engagement relates to their retirement satisfaction
AgeingPosted: 2005-08-02
Changing Demographics of the Retired Population
Urban Institute
A 2-page brief reporting on the changing demographics of the retired population of the U.S.
AgeingPosted: 2005-11-07
Strengthening Private Sources of Retirement Savings for Low Income Families
Urban Institute
This 12-page U.S. brief provides data on the assets of U.S. households and discusses options for increasing levels of savings and retirement security, especially for low- and moderate-income families
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-05
Understanding Expenditure Patterns in Retirement
Urban Institute
A 35-page U.S. study analyzing expenditure patterns and consumption needs at older ages
AgeingPosted: 2005-02-10
Value of Unpaid Activities by Older Americans Tops $160 Billion Per Year
Urban Institute
This 6-page brief measures the value of unpaid activities by older Americans
AgeingPosted: 2005-10-17
Meeting the Long-Term Care Needs of the Baby Boomers
Urban Institute
This 61-page US discussion paper projects the need for long-term care services to 2040
AgeingPosted: 2007-05-04
Working Longer to Enhance Retirement Security
Urban Institute
A 2-page U.S. brief outlining the need for, and benefits of, delayed retirement
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-07
Enjoying the Golden Work Years
Urban Institute
A 6-page US perspective examining the job characteristics and attitudes to work of working over-60s
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-27
Working to Fix Our Fiscal Woes
Urban Institute
A US opinion piece outlining the benefits, personal and fiscal, of later retirement
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-04-20
Rising Senior Unemployment and the Need to Work at Older Ages
Urban Institute
This 19-page US report contains updated graphs and tables of older workers’ unemployment rates and how they have varied by age, sex, race, and education since 2007
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-10-18
Older Workers: Opportunities and Challenges
Urban Institute
This US fact sheet reports key data points on older Americans' labour force participation, employment, unemployment, and related factors
AgeingPosted: 2010-07-25
Adjusting Social Security Benefits for Changes in the Cost of Living
Urban Institute
This US brief examines different price indices that might be used to adjust Social Security benefits for changes in the cost of living
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2010-08-08
The Future of Long-Term Care: What Is Its Place in the Health Reform Debate?
Urban Institute
This 16-page US paper assesses proposals to restructure the delivery and financing of long-term care
What the 2008 Stock Market Crash Means for Retirement Security
Urban Institute
This 43-page US discussion paper assesses how the recent stock market crash will impact on retirement security
AgeingPosted: 2009-04-24
Job Changes at Older Ages: Effects on Wages, Benefits and Other Job Attributes
Urban Institute
This 42-page US study examines the employment consequences of American workers changing jobs between the ages of 45 and 75
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-04-06
How Economic Security Changes During Retirement
Urban Institute
A 44-page US discussion paper examining retirement security for Americans between the ages of 67-80
AgeingPosted: 2007-04-06
Seniors with Special Needs
Urban Institute
A brief US commentary calling for public housing authorities to assess the health and family status of older adult residents and plan creative ways to meet their current and anticipated future housing needs
AgeingPosted: 2006-08-03
Should People Work Longer, and Will They?
Urban Institute
A 7-page US fact sheet examining issues relating to the employment of older adults
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-13
Are Employers Willing to Hire Older Workers?
Urban Institute
A 6-page US fact sheet examining the current attitudes of employers towards older workers and the likely future demand for their services
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-13
Trends in Job Demands among Older Workers 1992-2002
Urban Institute
A 9-page U.S. paper exploring the ability of the labour market to accommodate older workers, with special reference to the physical demands of such employment
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-09-14
Are We Taking Full Advantage of Older Adults' Potential?
Urban Institute
An 8-page US study highlighting the benefits of engaging older people in work and voluntary activities
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-01-02
When the Nest Egg Cracks: Financial Consequences of Health Problems, Marital Status Changes and Job Layoffs at Older Age
Urban Institute
A 42-page U.S. report examining different types of negative events that strike at older ages and their financial and policy implications
AgeingPosted: 2006-02-06
Self‐directed Community Aged Care for People with Complex Needs: A Literature Review
Uniting Care Community Options/Deakin University
This 102-page Australian report critically reviews the literature on older care recipient‐directed care arrangements in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia and highlights the importance to distinguish between Cash‐for‐Care and Self‐Directed Care schemes
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-02
Children’s Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Disaster Impacts in East Asia and the Pacific
UNICEF
This 39-page report's country studies highlight children’s specific vulnerability to climate change that needs to be taken into account in policy development
AgeingPosted: 2011-11-18
December International Update
U.S. Social Security Administration
This 4-page U.S. bulletin reports on public and private pensions developments in the Netherlands, U.K. and Peru, with sections on Latin America and a U.N. report
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-01-12
International Update October 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
This 4-page monthly update reports on public and private pension developments in Ireland, Switzerland, Jamaica, Australia and China
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-10-30
International Update: Recent Developments in Foreign Public and Private Pensions - April 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
The 4-page April 2004 issue of this monthly newsletter reporting on recent pension developments internationally
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-05-04
Social Security Reform: Other Countries' Experiences Provide Lessons for the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 69-page U.S. report on lessons to be learned from other countries' experiences reforming national pensions systems
AgeingPosted: 2005-10-24
Older Workers: Labor Can Help Employers and Employees Plan Better for the Future
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 60-page U.S. study examining the interaction of an aging workforce and the labour market
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-07
Social Security: Long-Term Challenges Warrant Early Action
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 25-page testimony examines the sustainability of the U.S. Social Security programme in the light of demographic and other challenges and offers recommendations to the legislature
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-02-08
Efforts to Enhance Senior Mobility Could Benefit from Additional Guidance and Information
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 95-page U.S. study investigates the mobility needs of an ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2004-09-20
Social Security Reform: Preliminary Lessons from Other Countries' Experiences
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 21-page testimony to a U.S. congressional committee on the preliminary interpretation of lessons learned from the experience of other countries reforming national pension systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-06-28
Assisted Living: Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 44-page U.S. report describing initiatives by different states to protect the interests of people living in assisted living facilities
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-02-02
Early Retirement Behaviour in the Netherlands: Evidence from a Policy Reform
Tinbergen Institute
This 40-page discussion paper examines early retirement behaviour in the Netherlands, and how it has been influenced by policy reform
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-03-10
Delivering Better Care at End of Life: The Next Steps
The King's Fund
A 54-page UK paper based on a recent summit meeting and identifying 10 critical actions to help the successful implementation of a strategy to improve the quality of the care offered to patients at the end of life
Chile's Privatization Failures
The Century Foundation
A 3-page U.S. article examining the consequences of Chile's privatization of its social security system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-05-03
Rowing Against the Current: The Diversification Challenge in Africa's Resource-Rich Economies
The Brookings Institution
This 34-page US working paper is about one important set of choices faced by Africa’s resource-rich economies, whether and how to diversify production beyond the natural resource sector
AgeingPosted: 2009-01-06
New Ways of Restoring and Supporting the Independence of Older People
The Benevolent Society
This 8-page Australian briefing is one of a series designed to make it easier for community aged care workers and managers to have access to the latest research evidence on issues affecting their day-to-day work with older people, in a practical and accessible format
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-10-12
Movement from Hospital to Residential Aged Care
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 231-page report is the first comprehensive Australian statistical study into issues affecting movement from hospital into residential aged care, using linked hospital care and residential aged care data for 2001-02. In particular, factors affecting admission into residential care on discharge from hospital are examined.
Where Are We Now? Task Force on Care Costs Interim Report
Taskforce on Care Costs
This 77-page Australian report examines the costs of care for Australian carers, international comparisons and employment implications
Disability, AgeingPosted: 2006-08-14
Cocaine Trafficking to Europe: Options of Supply Control
SWP
This 37-page German research paper demonstrates that supply control measures in the Andean drug producing countries have no effect on cocaine consumption in Europe
AgeingPosted: 2009-10-01
No Quiet on the Eastern Front: A Different Force Needed for Congo
Stimson Center
A US analysis of the security situation in the DRC
AgeingPosted: 2008-12-05
Death of a Spouse: The Impact on Income for Senior Men and Women
Statistics Canada
This 13-page Canadian study compares the dynamics of income during widowhood among women and men aged 65 and over
AgeingPosted: 2006-07-18
Income Security and Stability During Retirement in Canada
Statistics Canada
This 59-page study uses longitudinal data to measure changes in family income during retirement
AgeingPosted: 2008-03-21
International Update
SSA
A US bulletin (June 2007) reporting on recent developments in public and private pensions in foreign countries
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2007-07-10
Expenditures of the Aged Chartbook
SSA
This 44-page chatbook examines the spending patterns of the over-65 population in the US
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-14
International Update September 2007
SSA
A monthly US bulletin reporting on overseas developments in pensions, social security and retirement
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-10-04
Younger Onset Dementia Often Ignored
SPRC
A 4-page Ausralian article on the treatment of younger onset dementia
Promoting Social Networks for Older People in Community Aged Care
Social Policy Research Centre / The Benevolent Society
This 6-page Australian briefing draws from the research evidence promising and innovative practices that can be readily adapted and incorporated by care workers and managers into their day-to-day work
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-12
Unequal Welfare States: Distributive Consequences of Population Ageing in Six European Countries
Social and Cultural Planning Office of the Netherlands
A 192-page study examining the possible distributive consequences of population ageing in relation to the different welfare state types found in the European Union
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-11-04
The New Demographics: Reshaping the World of Work and Retirement
SMF
This 13-page UK report calls for a radical overhaul of employment and leadership models that will allow people to continue working past retirement age
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-05-17
Arms Transfers to East and Southern Africa
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish background paper on arms flows to East and Southern Africa
AgeingPosted: 2010-01-08
Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...
Senate Standing Committee
The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13
Peace Mission 2009: Securing Xinjiang and Central Asia
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on counter-terrorism exercises conducted jointly by China and Russia
AgeingPosted: 2009-09-05
Preparing for the Impact of Dementia
Research Service, Parliament of New South Wales
An 80-page Auastralian briefing paper providing an overview of the prevalence of dementia, its economic and social costs and its impact on health and aged care systems
A Commissioner for Older People in New South Wales?
Research Service - Parliament of NSW
This 49-page Australian briefing paper reviews international legal and aadministrative developments relating to older people
AgeingPosted: 2008-05-01
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: Time Use, Health and Retirement
Research Institute of the Finnish Economy
A 108-page Finnish research study examines time use and the incentives to retire that include the value of paid and domestic work
AgeingPosted: 2004-09-29
Low Fertility and Population Ageing: Causes, Consequences and Policy Options
Rand Europe
A 172-page report, prepared for the E.U., examining the relationship between different policies and demographic trends in Europe, in particular mitigation of the negative socio-economic consequences of a changing population
AgeingPosted: 2004-05-10
Fulfilling The Pittsburgh Promise
Rand Corporation
This 182-page US report presents a detailed assessment of the extent to which The Pittsburgh Promise — a postsecondary education scholarship intended to remedy the area's population decline, foster high school completion and college readiness among Pittsburgh district students, and prepare a capable and energetic workforce for the city — has met its goals to date and offers recommendations for improving the program's short- and long-term effectiveness
AgeingPosted: 2011-09-21
Improving the Quality of Care for Older Adults
Rand Corporation
This 5-page US research highlight describes a system for assessing the quality of medical care provided to elderly people
Update on the Older Worker: 2003
Public Policy Institute
A 4-page summary of U.S. employment trends among those aged 55 and over, compared with those aged under 55
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-07-14
The Future of Homecare in Canada
Public Policy Forum
The 30-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the future of home care in Canada
Building A Global Framework to Address the Needs and Contributions of Older People in Emergencies
Public Health agency of Canada
A 48-page Canadian report reflecting the collective views of participants at the 2007 Winnipeg International workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Ageing, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-03-10
Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Public Health Agency of Canada
This 56-page Canadian report provides an overview of the presentations, discussions, and priorities that emerged from the Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness.
Ageing, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-01-22
Boomer Corps: Activating Seniors for National Service
Progressive Policy Institute
This 13-page policy report proposes to harness the energies and skills of America's growing senior population in a national scheme of voluntary service
AgeingPosted: 2004-02-17
An Ageing Australia: Small Beer or Big Bucks?
Productivity Commission, Government of the Commonwealth of Australia
A 31-page speech, ranging across the various issues posed by Australia's ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2004-05-05
Caring for Older Australians
Productivity Commission - Australia
An 88-page report examining the social, clinical and institutional aspects of aged care in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-08-08
Caring for Older Australians
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 574-page report identifies a number of weaknesses in Australia's aged care system. It proposes a wide-ranging package of reforms to address these issues, including a much simpler, single gateway into aged care
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-20
Economic Implications of An Ageing Australia
Productivity Commission - Australia
A study examining the productivity, labour supply and fiscal implications of likely demographic changes in Australia over the next 40 years (single page with links to all sections of the report)
AgeingPosted: 2005-04-15
Policy Implications of an Ageing Australia: An Illustrated Guide
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 52-page illustrated speech reviewing the policy options available for dealing with Australia's ageing population
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-11
Combatting the Social Exclusion of At-Risk Groups
Policy Research Initiative
A 26-page Canadian research paper focusing on policy, particularly on new approaches to social exclusion making an appearance in North America and Europe
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-21
Population Aging and Life-Course Flexibility: The Pivotal Role of Increased Choice in the Retirement Decision
Policy Research Initiative
A 40-page Canadian discussion paper examining the hypothesis that major economic and social gains could flow from policy-induced changes in the allocation of time throughout life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-01
Encouraging Choice in Work and Retirement
Policy Research Initiative
A 57-page Canadian project report exploring the social and economic implications of population ageing in relation to the labour market
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-15
Views on Life-Course Flexibility and Canada's Aging Population
Policy Research Initiative
A 51-page report showing the result of 10 focus groups held to elicit Canadians' preferences regarding the timing of retirement, and the allocation of time to education, care giving and leisure over the course of life
AgeingPosted: 2004-08-09
Superannuation, Social Security and Retirement Income
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 32-page paper describing the interaction of Australian social security and superannuation with the taxation regime, and discussing whether the existing system provides incentives for those past retirement age to continue working
AgeingPosted: 2005-11-22
Global Ageing: Economic Consequences for Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 4-page research note looks at possible economic implications for Australia of ageing populations in the country's key economic partners
AgeingPosted: 2005-05-11
An Adequate Superannuation-Based Retirement Income?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page Australian research brief discusses the adequacy of existing superannuation arrangements in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-03-27
Australia's Ageing Workforce
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A research note discussing why Australia's workforce has been ageing faster than the general population, how ageing rates vary between industries and how ageing may affect the economy
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-09
Older People and the Law
Parliament of Australia
This 292-page Australian report contains recommendations for the legal protection of older people
AgeingPosted: 2007-09-21
The Role of Training in Improving the Recruitment and Retention of Direct-Care Workers in Long-Term Care
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
A 12-page U.S. issue brief examining the impact of training programmes on the recruitment and retention of direct-care workers employed in long-term care
Why Gaza's Message Is Threatening To Some?
PalestineRemembered
A Palestinian assessment of the role of moderate Arab leaders in the Gaza conflict
AgeingPosted: 2009-01-09
New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy Annual Report 2006-2007 and Action Plan 2007-2008
OSC
A 90-page report on the positive ageing strategies undertaken by New Zealand
AgeingPosted: 2007-10-20
Physical Activity and Health in Mid-age and Older Australian Women
OFW
This report examines the links between physical activity and health in mid-age and older women.
Excluded Older People: Social Exclusion Unit Interim Report
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - U.K.
This 74-page interim report identifies the main areas in which the situation of excluded older people in the U.K. can be improved
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-16
Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People 2005-06
Office for an Ageing Australia
A 160-page dierectory of governmental programmes and services available to older Australians
AgeingPosted: 2006-02-11
Education at a Glance 2008
OECD
This 525-page (annual) report provides a detailed, comparable and up-to-date array of indicators on the performance of different education systems. Indicators focus on who participates in education, what is spent on it, how education systems operate and the results achieved.
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-17
The Long-term Care Workforce: Overview and Strategies to Adapt Supply to a Growing Demand
OECD
This 62-page working paper offers an overview of the long-term care workforce and reviews country responses to a growing demand for workers
Baby Boomers Face Retirement
Nomura Research Institute
A 22-page Japanese paper examining the causes and policy implications of Japan's ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2004-06-30
Building Community-Based Care Systems for Elderly Persons with Memory Loss: A Case Study
NLI Research Institute
A 9-page Japanese report on a program launched by the town of Honbetsu to support dementia sufferers and their carers
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-09-17
Questions About Expanded Participation and the "Sustainability" of Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance System
NLI Research Institute
A 4-page paper examining the issues surrounding the proposal to extend participation in Japan's long-term care insurance system to younger people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Attitudes Towards the Public Pension: Analysis From a New Perspective
NLI Research Institute
A 9-page Japanese paper applying latent class anlaysis techniques to a private sector survey investigating public attitudes towards the Japanese public pension
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-11-13