Ageing
The Impact of Population Aging in the Labour Market: The Case of Sri Lanka
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper examines the labour market consequences of ageing in a developing country
AgeingPosted: 2008-04-24
The Design of Pension Pay Out Options When the Health Status During Retirement is Uncertain
CESifo
This 33-page paper examines the optimal design of pension plans when the health status during retirement is uncertain
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
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
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
E-Learning for the Mature Age Worker
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
A 54-page Australian study of the role of e-learning in training mature workers
AgeingPosted: 2008-02-28
The Future of Care Funding: Time for a Change
King's Fund
This 36-page UK report examines possible solutions to the problem of funding long-term care
AgeingPosted: 2008-02-18
Pension Reform, Retirement and Life-Cycle Unemployment
CESifo
A 47-page working paper studying the effects of pension reform on the labour market in Austria
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2008-02-04
Movement from Hospital to Residential aged Care: Preliminary Results
AIHW
The preliminary results from a 67-page Australian study of the use of residential aged care following a period in hospital
Growing Old Gracefully: How to Ease Population Ageing in Europe
CER
This 22-page essay sets out what European governments can do to counter the economic effects of ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-21
The Future of Care Funding: Time for a Change
Caring Choices
A 35-page UK report synthesizing a range of views as to how long-term care for older people should be funded in the future
AgeingPosted: 2008-01-14
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
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
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
Pension Systems, Ageing and the Stability and Growth Pact
CESifo
This 69-page working paper explores how the EU Stability and Growth Pact may cope with the future costs of population ageing
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-12
Older Persons in Public Housing: Present and Future Profile
AHURI
A 90-page Australian research paper identifies particular issues for public housing tenants and addresses the implications for service providers
Positive Ageing Indicators
Ministry of Social Development - NZ
A 152-page New Zealand Report measuring aspects of well-being and quality of life for older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-09
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
Older Australia at a Glance (4th edition)
AIHW
This 226-page Australian publication provides insights into the characteristics of older Australians
AgeingPosted: 2007-12-03
Understanding the Travel Needs, Behaviour and Aspirations of People in Later Life
Department for Transport - UK
This 116-page UK study explores the travel needs, behaviour and aspirations of people as they make the transition to retirement and later life
AgeingPosted: 2007-11-26
Urgent Care Pathway for Older People with Complex Needs
DH-UK
A 20-page UK report suggesting detailed advice on how to improve urgent care for older people
Too Old to Work, Too young to Retire?
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper investigates the effect of age on employment prospects, based on Austrian records
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-10-29
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
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
Health, Retirement and Inequality: Can Germany and the UK Learn from Each Other?
AGF
The summary of a report attempting to understand the effect of health on the decision of older workers in Germany and the UK to leave the labour market
AgeingPosted: 2007-10-11
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
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
UK Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People: Qualitative Findings
Department of Health UK, Comic Relief
This 100-page UK report presents the findings of in-depth interviews with a selection of older people who have experienced abuse and mistreatment
AgeingPosted: 2007-09-13
The Organisation of Residential Aged Care for An Ageing Population
CIS
A 28-page Australian policy paper examining the use of accommodation bonds to fund residential aged care
AgeingPosted: 2007-09-04
Labour Market Rigidities and the Employment Behaviour of Older Workers
IZA
This 48-page discussion paper examines the effect of labour market rigidities on the employment behaviour of older workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2007-09-03
Social Security Coverage and the Labour Market in Developing Countries
IZA
A 46-page discussion paper examining the reasons behind the low rates of participation in old age pension programmes in developing countries
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2007-08-28
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
An 84-page New Zealand guide for health care providers for use when identifying and responding to cases of elder abuse
AgeingPosted: 2007-08-22
Technical and Vocational Education and Training in an Ageing Society: Experts Meeting Proceedings
NCVER
The report and papers of an international meeting of technical and vocational education and training research agencies held to discuss the implications of demographic change on their activities
Working Hours Flexibility and Older Workers Labor Supply
IZA
This 52-page discussion paper examines the effect of hours constraints on older workers in the UK labour market
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2007-08-07
Outcomes for Older People with Chronic and Complex Needs
AIPC, BSL
A 55-page Australian study of the use of community services by older people with chronic and complex needs
AgeingPosted: 2007-07-16
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
Hospitalisation Due to Falls in Older People, Australia 2003-04
AIHW
This 83-page report examines Australian hospital data pertaining to fall injuries in people aged 65 and over
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
Pension Systems and Pension Reform in an Aging Society: An Introduction to the Debate
Institute for Futures Studies
This 42-page Swedish working paper advocates the adoption of micro simulation modelling in seeking solutions to the problem of pension reform necessitated by population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2007-07-02
Residential Aged Care in Australia 2005-06
AIHW
A 102-page statistical overview of aged care homes and their inhabitants in Australia
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-26
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
UK Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People
Department of Health, Comic Relief
A 185-page UK study of the extent of mistreatment of people aged 66 and over by their carers
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-19
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
The Role of Immigration in Sustaining the Social Security System: A Political Economy Approach
CESifo
This 45-page working paper explores the concept that immigrants benefit the economy because they help pay for the old
Ageing, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-06-13
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
Retirement, Pensions and Ageing
CESifo
This 51-page working paper studies the effects of demographic shocks and changes in the pensions system on the macroeconomic performance of an advanced small open economy
AgeingPosted: 2007-06-02
Rental Housing Provision for Lower-Income Older Australians: Final Report
AHURI
This 186-page report highlights the increasing social housing needs of low-income older Australians
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
Using Stated Preference Data to Analyze Preferences for Full and Partial Retirement
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper describes an experiment in which perceived retirement opportunities and retirement preferences are measured
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-05-17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From Bismarck to Friedman
IEA
A 9-page discussion paper examining the Chilean pension system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-10
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
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
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
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
Increasing Longevity and Social Security Reform
CESifo
A working paper examining the economic effects of increasing longevity
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-27
The American Experience of Age Discrimination Legislation
NIESR
A UK conference paper describing the American experience of age discrimination legislation
AgeingPosted: 2006-10-14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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