Ageing
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
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
Option Values for Retirement: Effects of Public Incentives to Postpone Retirement in Finland, Belgium and Germany
ENEPRI
This 31-page report studies the determinants of the retirement transitions of Europeans and focuses on the impact of social security systems on retirement behaviour
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-08-23
Informal Elderly Care and Women's Labour Force Participation Across Europe
ENEPRI
A 34-page report analyzing the relationship between the dynamics of labour force participation and informal care to the elderly among a sample of women in 13 European countries
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-08-23
Wellbeing and Dependency Among the European Elderly: The Role of Social Integration
ENEPRI
A 20-page study highlighting the importance of social integration for the wellbeing of dependent elderly people living at home
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"
Generations at War or Sustainable Social Policy in Aging Societies?
Institute for Futures Studies
This 32-page Swedish working paper discusses issues concerning generations, equity and policy in ageing societies
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-08-27
The New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy Action Plan 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
A 78-page New Zealand action plan detailing over 190 projects and initiatives designed to encourage older people to participate in their communities
AgeingPosted: 2005-09-02
Spatial Proximity and Contacts Between Elderly Parents and Their Adult Children: A European Comparison
German Institute for Economic Research
A 44-page German discussion paper researching the proximity and contacts of elderly parents to their adult children across 10 European countries
AgeingPosted: 2005-09-13
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
The Greying of the Labour Market: What Can Britain and Germany Learn From Each Other?
Anglo-German Federation
This 58-page study discusses emerging policies aimed at extending working lives
AgeingPosted: 2005-10-07
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
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
Productivity Consequences of Workforce Ageing: Stagnation or a Horndal Effect?
Institute for Futures Studies
A 43-page Swedish study into the relationship between labour force composition and productivity performance
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2005-10-19
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
Rethinking the Role of Older Workers: Promoting Older Worker Employment in Europe and Japan
AARP Public Policy Institute
A 32-page U.S. issue brief examining responses by the EU and Japan to population ageing and the soaring cost of pensions
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-10-26
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
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
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
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
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
Women Age 65 and Older: Their Sources of Income
AARP
A U.S. paper examining the income of older women
AgeingPosted: 2005-11-10
"We Shall Travel On": Quality of Care, Economic Development and the International Migration of Long-Term Care Workers
AARP
This 94-page issue paper examines the growing international migration of workers from developing countries to provide long-term care services in the developed world
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2005-11-10
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
Older Workers: Working Forever?
Australian Council for Educational Research
A 17-page paper examining the relationship between Australia's ageing population and its future workforce
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-11-21
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
The Influence of Supply and Demand Factors on Aggregate Health Care Expenditure with a Specific Focus on Age Composition
Centre for European Policy Studies
This European study aims to explain how demand and supply factors influence aggregate health care expenditure with a specific focus on age composition
Labour Market Transitions Among the Over-50s
Department for Work aand Pensions - U.K.
This 122-page research report describes the characteristics of the over-50s and the transitions in their employment status and attitudes towards employment
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-06
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
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 in Poverty in Canada
Canada Health
A 35-page paper examining the economic vulnerability of seniors in Canada
Ageing, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-13
Seniors from Ethnocultural Minorities
Health Canada
This 16-page report deals with the needs and concerns of Canadian seniors from ethnocultural minorities
AgeingPosted: 2005-12-13
Nonpartisan Social Security Reform Plan
New America Foundation
This 9-page crossparty document presents a plan for reforming social security in the U.S.
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-19
Demographic Alternatives for Aging Industrial Countries: Increased Total Fertility Rate, Labour Force Participation, or Immigration
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 33-page discussion paper investigates the demographic alternatives for dealing with projected population aging and low/negative labour force in the Northern hemisphere
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-20
Labour Force Participation of the Elderly in Europe: The Importance of Being Healthy
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 30-page discussion paper studying labour force participation behaviour of individuals in 11 European countries
AgeingPosted: 2005-12-20
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
National Dementia Research Workshop
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
The presentations given at the National Dementia Research Workshop in Melbourne ( single page linking to each presentation)
The Impact of Changing Demographics and Pensions on the Demand for Housing and Financial Assets
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
A 42-page U.K. discussion paper examining the impact of ageing and the reform of social security on the demand for housing and the level of owner-occupation
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2006-01-25
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
Handled With Care?
Commission for Social Care Inspection
A 51-page follow-up study into the management of medication for residents of care homes and children's homes in the U.K.
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
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
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
Elder Abuse and/or Neglect: Literature Review
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand report reviews current literature on elder abuse and/or neglect on an international and national scale
AgeingPosted: 2006-03-20
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
Ten Steps to Reforming Baby Boomer Retirement
National Center for Policy Analysis
This 40-page US study outlines 10 steps that could be taken to secure the retirement of baby boomers and future generations of retirees
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-04
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
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
The Basics: Public Policy in an Older America
Century Foundation
A 44-page US report offering facts, figures and projections relating to an ageing American population, and the questions posed for public policy
AgeingPosted: 2006-04-18
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
Who Cares? The Cost of Caring in Australia 2002 to 2005
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 28-page study examining how the future caring needs in Australian families might be resourced
Ageing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-03
How Secure are Retirement Nest Eggs?
Center for Retirement Research
This 8-page US article examines the incidence of negative events that can strike near retirement and impact household wealth
AgeingPosted: 2006-05-11
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
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
Payment for Care? Impact on the Economic Situation of the Pensioner in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain and Germany
Danish National Institute of Social Research
A 39-page working paper examining the economic situation of single pensioners receiving public old age pensions in 6 European countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-04
Residential Aged Care in Australia 2004-05: A Statistical Overview
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 102-page report provides comprehensive data on residential aged care servivices in Australia and their residents
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
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
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
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
The Ins and Outs of Residential Respite Care
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 20-page Australian bulletin examining various questions relating to how respite care fits into the aged care system
National Evaluation of the Aged Care Innovative Pool Dementia Pilot
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 468-page Australian report describing a range of new choices for older people with dementia and their carers
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
New Member States and the Dependent Elderly
Centre for European Policy Studies, ENEPRI
A 28-page study examining the question of elderly dependency in the 10 new member states of the EU
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-07
The Impact of Wealth on Job Exit Rates of Elderly Workers
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 14-page discussion paper studies the impact of wealth, savings and debt position on job exit rates in the Netherlands
AgeingPosted: 2006-08-10
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
National Evaluation of a Retirement Vilages Care Pilot
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 317-page Australian report evaluating a pilot scheme providing flexible care packages into retirement villages
Demographic Uncertainty and Fiscal Policy
ENEPRI
This 31-page paper analyzes the economic, intergenerational and taxation policies that can be used to close the fiscal sustainability gap
AgeingPosted: 2006-09-08
No Elexir of Youth: Immigration Cannot Keep Canada Young
C.D. Howe Institute
This 16-page Canadian backgrounder investigates the extent to which immigration might compensate for Canada's ageing population
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-09-26
National Evaluation of the Aged Care Innovative Pool Disability Aged Care Interface Pilot
AIHW
A 322-page Australian report on pilot projects established to trial new approaches to community-based aged care for people with disabilities
Disability, AgeingPosted: 2006-10-11
The American Experience of Age Discrimination Legislation
NIESR
A UK conference paper describing the American experience of age discrimination legislation
AgeingPosted: 2006-10-14
Increasing Longevity and Social Security Reform
CESifo
A working paper examining the economic effects of increasing longevity
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-27
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
Seniors in Canada 2006 Report Card
National Advisory Council on Aging
A 70-page report on the situation of Canada's seniors
AgeingPosted: 2006-11-06
Residential Mobility and Housing Adjustment of Older Households in Europe
IZA
A 29-page discusion paper investigating the determinants of residential mobility in older households, and the adjustment of housing for those who move
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
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
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
Meeting Australia's Ageing Challenge: The Importance of Women's Workforce Participation
Access Economics
A 21-page Australian study of the impact of changes to women's workforce participation on projected economic growth
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-01-16
Global Demographic Outlook to 2025: Risks and Opportunities for the World Economy
AEI
An overview of likely future global demographic patterns and their economic consequences
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-17
Facing the Demographic Changes: A European Overview
ETUI-REHS
This 17-page report discusses the main challenges for the EU member states stemming from demographic changes
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-18
'Elder Abuse' and the Sexual Assault of Older Women
AIFS
A 5-page paper summarizing reforms in Australian aged care facilities responses to sexual and physical assault
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-22
Global Aging and the Sustainability of Public Pension Schemes
CSIS
This 57-page US report examines how 12 developed countries are preparing for their coming age waves, focusing in particular on the reform of public pension schemes
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-23
Positive Ageing: A Critical Analysis
IPS
This 8-page NZ article compares New Zealand's Positive Ageing Strategy with ageing strategies formulated by Australia and the UK
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-25
The Costs and Benefits of Using Private Housing as the 'Home Base' for Care of Older People
AHURI
An Australian literature review examining the costs and benefits of using private housing as the 'home base ' for the care of older people
AgeingPosted: 2007-01-29
Dementia in Australia: National Data Analysis and Development
AIHW
This 335-page report presents a profile of the Australian population with dementia, and the characteristics and experiences of those caring for them
From Bismarck to Friedman
IEA
A 9-page discussion paper examining the Chilean pension system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-10
The Rising Burden of Health Spending on Seniors
NCPA
A 24-page US report on the growth in the proportion of seniors' income taken up by health care
Some Best Practices and Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Older Workers
GAO
A 17-page US House testimony highlighting best practices and strategies for engaging and retaining older workers
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-02
Golden Years: The Labor Market Effects of Caring for Grandchildren
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper examining the labour market effects of caring for grandchldren
AgeingPosted: 2007-03-02
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
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
Pension Reform in Chile: Closing the Gap, Not Scrapping the System
NCPA
A 3-page US commentary on how the Chilean pension system is working
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-22
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
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
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
Predicaments in the Futures of Aging Democracies
Institute for Futures Studies
A 31-page Swedish working paper examining the difficulty of policymaking for the sustainability of long-term social security systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-23
Optimal In-Work Support and Employment in Ageing Societies: Britain and Germany Compared
AGF
This 57-page report examines how tax-benefit systems will need to be reconstructed to enable the labour market to cope with ageing societies in Germany and Britain
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-04-25
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