Ageing
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
Delivering Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society
Communities and Local Government
This 37-page UK publication sets out a record of the actions and recommendations that were proposed in the February 2008 strategy document, the measures taken and progess made.
Ageing New Zealand: The Growing Reliance on Migrant Caregivers
IPS
This 38-page New Zealand working paper considers immigration of low-skill workers as a part of the measures needed to alleviate the future pressures on the demand for paid caregivers for the elderly
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-22
Beginner Teachers' Experiences of Initial Teacher Preparation, Induction and Early Professional Development: A Review of Literature
DCSF
A 105-page UK literature review of beginner teachers' experiences of initial teacher preparation, induction and early professional development
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-28
Contextual Factors that Influence the Achievement of Australia’s Indigenous Students: Results from PISA 2000–2006
ACER
An Australian report examining the causes of indigenous students’ underperformance in international tests of educational achievement
AgeingPosted: 2010-05-20
Staircases, Elevators and Cycles of Change: 'Housing First' and Other Housing Models for Homeless People with Complex Support Needs
Crisis
This 40-page UK study reviews the evidence base regarding the effectiveness of both orthodox and innovative models of supported housing for homeless people with complex support needs. The study assessed existing evidence regarding what works for homeless people with complex support needs and drew together lessons learned in other developed countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-07-26
Standard Deviation of Life-Length, Retirement Incentives, and Optimal Pension Design
CESifo
This working paper considers how the retirement age as well as a tax financed pension system ought to respond to a change in the standard deviation of the length of life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-10-19
The Aging Services Network: Serving a Vulnerable and Growing Elderly Population in Tough Economic Times
NHPF
This US paper examines whether the aging services network will be able to sustain its current capacity and fully realize its potential
AgeingPosted: 2012-01-15
The Report of the Alzheimer's Study Group
AEI, Alzheimer's Study Group
US House testimony presenting a national alzheimer's strategic plan.
21st Century Challenges: Retirement Insecurity
GAO
A 46-page presentation by the US Comptroller General on the problems facing the US as a result of demographic changes and rising health costs
A Blueprint for Social Care Excellence
CSCI
A UK speech on the role of commissioning in the care of older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-07
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
A Community for All Ages - Building the Future
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 44-page report contains the findings and recommendations of a speakers series examining the implications of an ageing society on the built environment
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-06
A Fair Contract with Older People?
CSCI
A 101-page UK study of people's experiences when selecting a care home
AgeingPosted: 2007-10-17
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
A Solution for Europe's Banking Problem
Bruegel Institute
This 8-page Belgian policy brief argues for a "sorting" and identification process of under- captialised banks Europe-wide, with the creation of a supranational authority responsible for its supervision
AgeingPosted: 2009-06-24
A Sure Start to Later Life: Ending Inequalities for Older People
Cabinet Office -UK
A 125-page UK report focusing on preventing social exclusion and promoting well-being in later life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-31
AARP International Opinion Leader Study on Global Aging
AARP
A 125-page report on a survey of opinion leaders in the G7 countries to foster dialogue and a greater understanding of the impact of global ageing on their economies and how their countries are preparing for population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2004-11-30
Accommodation Options for Older People in New Zealand
New Zealand Centre for Housing Research
This 207-page report forecasts the types of accommodation that will best meet the needs of a rapidly-ageing New Zealand population and improve the quality of life for older people
Adequacy of Pension Systems in Europe: An Analysis Based on Comprehensive Replacement Rates
CEPS
This 56-page paper develops indicators to highlight the ability of different national pension systems within Europe to enable individuals to maintain their living standards at retirement
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-07
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
Age and the Costs of Dental Care
AIHW
This 8-page Australian research report explores the relationship between age and the costs of dental care
Age Biased Technical and Organisational Change, Training and Employment Prospects of Older Workers
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper analyses the role of training in mitigating the negative impact of technical and organizational changes on the employment prospects of older workers
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-03-21
Age Discrimination: Exposing the Hidden Barrier for Mature Age Workers
Australian Human Rights Commission
This 36-page Australian paper aims to look at and raise awareness of the issues of ageism and unlawful age discrimination against mature age workers within the workplace
Ageing, Human RightsPosted: 2010-10-11
Age Structure of the Workforce and Firm Performance
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 20-page paper examines the interrelation between corporate age structures and firm performance
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2005-10-31
Age, Wage and Productivity
IZA
A 50-page discussion paper analyzing the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-10
Age, Wage and Productivity
CentER
This 49-page Dutch dicussion paper analyzes the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-03
Aged Care Packages in the Community 2007-08: A Statistical Overview
AIHW
This 142-page statistical overview provides information on the provision of three types of Australian Government- funded aged care packages. These packages assist people who are eligible for residential aged care to remain in the community in their own homes
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-14
Aged Care Packages in the Community 2009-10: A Statistical Overview
AIHW
This 132-page report describes the key characteristics of aged care services and recipients in Australia and also looks at the distribution of services relative to the needs of the population
AgeingPosted: 2011-09-10
Ageing and Health Care: Inexorable Costs Versus Modest Adaptation
Centre for Health Economics
This 19-page Australian working paper contains two documents dealing with the health costs of an ageing population
Ageing and the Welfare State: Securing Sustainability
CESifo
This 29-page working paper examines how some countries have made substantial progress in securing the long-term sustainability of their welfare systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-24
Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context
IPPR
This 36-page UK report opens up the policy debates surrounding population ageing beyond the traditional realm of healthcare and pensions. It explores how the well-being of older people can be incorporated into four other areas: relationships, work, learning and the built environment
AgeingPosted: 2009-10-22
Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context
IPPR
This 36-page UK paper addresses the challenge of building a response to population ageing that takes the well-being of older people seriously
AgeingPosted: 2009-10-29
Ageing in Place: Intergenerational and Interfamilial Housing Transfers and Shifts in Later Life
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
A 135-page Australian study examining the values and priorities of older Australians affecting the pattern of future housing tenure, lifestyle and family relationships
Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations
Department of Labour - New Zealand
A 56-page New Zealand discussion paper identifying emerging issues on research and policy relating to ageing workforces and ageing occupations
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-06
Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations
Department of Labour - New Zealand
This 56-page New Zealand discussion paper reviews New Zealand and international research to identify emerging issues and knowledge gaps for ageing workforces and ageing occupations
AgeingPosted: 2007-04-05
Ageing, Government Budgets, Retirement, and Growth
CESifo
This 33-page working paper analyzes the short and long run effects of demographic ageing - increased longevity and reduced fertility - on per-capita growth
Ageing, Health and Life Satisfaction of the Oldest Old: An Analysis for Germany
IZA
This 40-page analysis assesses the effect of ageing and health on the life satisfaction of the oldest old (defined as 75 and older).
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: Alternative Scenarios for Health, Life Expectancy and Social Expenditure
ENEPRI
This 146-page European research report deals with the impact of ageing populations and changes in their health status on health care and the utilization of long-term care services
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-17
Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe: The AGIR Project: Final Report on Scientific Achievements
ENEPRI
This 46-page report presents the overall findings of the AGIR (Ageing, Health and Retirement in Europe) Project, including research undertaken within the project and a review of significant contributions to the "state-of-the-art"
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
Ageing, Pension Reforms and Capital Market Development in Transition Countries
EBRD
A 35-page working paper giving an overview of demographic trends and their impact on public finance in transition countries
European Union, AgeingPosted: 2007-01-10
Ageing-in-Place? Intergenerational and Intra-Familial Housing Transfers and Shifts in Later Life
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
A 101-page Australian positioning paper dealing with the importance of the family home for financing retirement needs
AgeingPosted: 2004-07-20
Ageism: Designed and Planned for Older Australians?
Council on the Ageing
This 28-page Australian study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes
Aging and Pensions in General Equilibrium: Labor Market Imperfections Matter
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper re-examines the effects of population ageing and pension reforms in an OLG model with labour market frictions
AgeingPosted: 2010-11-08
Aging and Work - A View from the United States
AARP Public Policy Institute
This 63-page report explores trends in employment and retirement of older Americans and the factors underlying them
AgeingPosted: 2004-03-23
Aging in Australia
New South Wales Parliamentary Library Research Service
This 86-page Australian briefing paper explores issues associated with ageing in general, and with special reference to Australia
AgeingPosted: 2004-09-21
Aging in Poverty in Canada
Canada Health
A 35-page paper examining the economic vulnerability of seniors in Canada
Ageing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-13
Aging with a Developmental Disability
Health Canada
A 12-page paper on the needs and concerns of Canadian seniors with a developmental disability
Ageing, DisabilityPosted: 2005-12-13
Aging, the World Economy and the Coming Generational Storm
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 28-page U.S. paper forecasting the extent of population ageing in the U.S., Europe and Japan in the coming decades, the estimated economic impact on the macro economies of the developed world, and how policy decisions might ameliorate the economic impact
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-22
Aging's Side Effects
Century Foundation
A brief U.S. note of some of the ripple effects that can be expected from population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2004-06-01
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
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
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
An Experimental Investigation of Age Discrimination in the Spanish Labour Market
IZA
A 17-page discussion paper providing the results of a field experiment conducted in Spain to measure the extent of age discrimination
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-11
Another Look at the Aged Care Crisis: A Call for Kindness and Justice
Left Focus
This article provides a review of the aged care crisis in Australia and suggests a variety of options for reform
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-03
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
Are Older Workers Worthy of Their Pay? An Empirical Investigation of Age-Productivity and Age-Wage Nexuses
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper comparing age-wage and age-productivity profiles
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-08-29
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
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
Arthritis and Osteoporosis in Australia 2008
AIHW
This 172-page Australian report brings together data and information from a wide variety of sources to provide a picture of arthritis and ostoeporosis in Australia, and highlight some of the main issues relating to these conditions.
Aspects of Retirement for Older Women
Australian Government Office for Women
This 83-page Australian report compares key characteristics of retirement for men and women
AgeingPosted: 2006-07-06
Assessing School Engagement: A Guide for Out-of-School Practitioners
Child Trends
A 5-page US brief considering how out-of-school programmes can improve school engagement
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-11
Assessment of the Evercare Programme in England 2003-2004: Executive Summary
Department of Health - U.K.
The 12-page executive summary of an assessment of the outcomes in a number of pilots introducing the Evercare model, providing care to frail, elderly patients by adopting a case management approach
Asset Rich, but Income Poor: Australian Housing Wealth and Retirement in an International Context
Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This 56-page paper looks at patterns of own-home wealth across the life cycle in Australia and in several North American and Western European countries
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
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
August 2011: What To Do When the Euro Crisis Reaches the Core
CEPS
An 8-page commentary arguing that EFSF cannot work as intended but if it were registered as a bank the generalised breakdown of confidence could be stopped while leaving the management of public debt under the supervision of the finance ministers
AgeingPosted: 2011-09-19
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
Australia's Ageing Population and its Implications for Our Future
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
An 11-page conference paper addressing the role that vocational education and training might play in achieving intergenerational equity
AgeingPosted: 2004-09-21
Australia's Ageing Population: Fiscal, Labour Market and Social Implications
Committee of Economic Development of Australia
A 9-page overview of this report, which analyses the effects of demographic change and presents a range of policy measures designed to minimise the effects of an ageing population
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-10
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
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
Baby Boomers: Doing it for Themselves
AMP NATSEM
A 28-page income and wealth report on the retirement prospects of Australia's baby boomers
AgeingPosted: 2007-05-04
Banning Mandatory Retirement: Throwing Out the Baby With the Bathwater
C.D. Howe Institute
This 13-page Canadian backgrounder argues that mandatory retirement is a private contractual arrangement and should only be banned for explicit reasons
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2004-03-26
Beyond the Current Demographic Scenario: Changing Age Composition, Ageing and Growing Insecurities for the Aged in India and Pakistan
Institute of Economic Growth
This 26-page discussion paper examines the future challenges to be faced by the aged in India and Pakistan
AgeingPosted: 2005-11-04
Beyond Development Aid
EARN
The 131-page report of an EU-African dialogue on global issues of common concern
AgeingPosted: 2011-01-14
Beyond three score years and ten: Prospects for longevity in Australia
Australian National University, Demographic Program
This 11-page working paper presents new forecasts for sex- and age-specific mortality in Australia
AgeingPosted: 2004-02-20
Body Image and Food Disorders: Evidence from a Sample of European Women
CESifo
This 27-page working paper discusses how 'self-image' and others' appearances influence health-related behaviours.
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-14
Boomer Bulge: Dealing with the Stress of Demographic Change on Government Budgets in Canada
C.D. Howe Institute
A 5-page Canadian brief calculating the effect of demographic pressures on future social services programme spending
Ageing, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-14
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
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
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
Can Rich Countries Afford to Grow Old?
Brookings Institute
A 33-page U.S. paper considering whether population ageing represents a serious economic threat to industrialized countries
AgeingPosted: 2005-07-27
Can We Afford to Live Longer in Better Health?
ENEPRI
This 47-page research report analyses the effects of ageing populations on public finances in Europe
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
Carers in Australia: Frail Older People and People With a Disability
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 109-page report presenting a picture of informal care in contemporary Australia
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
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
Changing Pace of the Race
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 20-page paper summarising issues associated with population ageing and its impact on present and future Australians
AgeingPosted: 2004-06-22
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
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
Clinical IT Case Studies
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This series of Australian case studies reports the experiences of aged care staff in the implementation of IT, the processes involved, some of the challenges, the issues and the benefits
AgeingPosted: 2006-04-12
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
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
Community Aged Care Packages in Australia 2002-03
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 59-page compilation of national Australian data on Community Aged Care Packages, a government-funded program to help frail or older people with complex care needs to continure living in the community
AgeingPosted: 2004-08-18
Community Aged Care Packages in Australia 2004-05
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
An 86-page report presenting key statistics on the levels of service provision of two aged care programmes funded by the Australian government
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-01
Comprehensive Scoping Study on the Use of Assistive Technology by Frail Older People Living in the Community
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 92-page Australian report is a systematic review of existing published and unpublished literature relating to assistive technology for frail older people in the community care context
Ageing, DisabilityPosted: 2011-02-18