Ageing
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
Work-Related Health in Europe: Are Older Workers More at Risk?
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper addressing the impact of age on work-related self-reported health outcomes
The Impact of a Phased Retirement Program: A Case Study
IZA
This 33-page discussion paper analyzes the factors that influence the decision to take up a part-time pension and continue working at the same work place at reduced hours
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-31
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
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
Labour Supply Effects of a Subsidised Old-Age Part-Time Scheme in Austria
IZA
This 21-page paper evaluates the impact of the old-age part-time scheme (OAPT) on the Austrian labour market which was a policy to allow flexible retirement options for the elderly with an aim to increase labour supply
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-19
Living Arrangements of the Elderly in China: Evidence from CHARLS
IZA
A 36-page discussion paper examining the type of living arrangement experienced by elderly Chinese
Reforming Retirement-Income Systems and Lessons from the Recent Experiences of OECD Countries
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper summarizing pension reforms in OECD countries and highlighting the main lessons
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-12
Does Retirement Kill You? Evidence from Early Retirement Windows
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper examines whether or not retirement has a direct impact on later-life health.
Cultural Transmission of Work-Welfare Attitudes and the Intergenerational Correlation in Welfare Receipt
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper considers the potential for the cultural transmission of attitudes toward work, welfare, and individual responsibility to explain the intergenerational correlation in welfare receipt
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-01-02
Increasing the Legal Retirement Age: The Impact on Wages, Worker Flows and Firm Performance
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper studies the effects of higher legal retirement ages at the firm level
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2009-06-04
Syria’s Stormy Spring
Jerusalem Report
An Israeli analysis of recent unrest in Syria
AgeingPosted: 2011-05-18
Development Cooperation for Social Safety Nets in East and Southeast Asia
KIEP
This 60-page Korean paper attempts to highlight the nature and magnitude of the impact of the globalization and demographic transition shocks, especially the demographic transition shock, and discuss policy needs, challenges, and issues in institutionalizing the social safety nets in the region. The paper concludes with recommendations including the role of international development cooperation
Ageing, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-15
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
Securing Good Care for More People: Options for Reform
King's Fund
This 73-page UK report reviews the funding of social care for older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-03-17
Population Ageing in Korea: Economic Impacts and Policy Issues
Korea Development Institute
This English-language summary of the first years work of this study identifies the issues, analyses ageing in Korea and examines the macroeconomic impact and the impact on public finance, the financial market and the labour market
AgeingPosted: 2004-02-18
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
Unpaid and Paid Care: The Effects of Child Care and Elder Care on the Standard of Living
Levy Institute
This 25-page US working paper highlights the benefits of social care investment
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2011-10-13
Canada's Aging Population and Public Policy: 5. The Effects on Employers and Employees
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 16-page Canadian background paper exploring the challenges faced by Canadian employers and employees with regard to population ageing
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2012-04-27
Learning Together: How Families Responded to Education Incentives in New York City’s Conditional Cash Transfer Program
MDRC
This 109-page US report looks at how families viewed a programme's education incentives, communicated about them with their children, reinforced educational rewards, and advanced their quality of life through the programme
AgeingPosted: 2011-05-12
The Religious Opposition in Algeria
MERIA
This Israeli article provides an analytical discussion on the religious opposition in Algeria, exploring the conditions and conflict-prone effects of the movement.
AgeingPosted: 2011-05-31
Tatau Kura Tangata: Health of Older Māori Chart Book 2011
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 73-page statistical report presents a snapshot of the health of Māori aged 50 years and over in New Zealand
Ageing, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2011-03-04
International Responses to Ageing Populations
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 23-page New Zealand background paper outlining some of the international discussion and suggestions for responding to the increased demand for services for ageing populations
AgeingPosted: 2005-01-19
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
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
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
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
The Challenges of Population Ageing: Accelerating Demand for Emergency Ambulance Services by Older Patients, 1995–2015
MJA
This 5-page Australian paper describes how over the past 20 years, there has been a sustained rise in demand for emergency ambulance services across the developed world and in particular, for transporting older patients
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
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
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
Retirement Savings Reforms on which the Left and the Right Can Agree
National Center of Policy Analysis
A 2-page brief analysis summarizing the retirement savings situation in the U.S. and proposing improvements in the U.S. system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-12-06
Funding the Retirement of the Baby Boomers
National Centre for Economic and Social Modelling
A 14-page paper considering the policy implications of Australia's ageing population
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-07-06
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
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
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
Lifelong Learning and Older Workers
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
A 75-page Australian conference paper examining the influence of education and training on the participation of older people in the labour market
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-11-10
The Real Motivation Behind Family-Based Care for the Frail Elderly Parents
National Institute for Research Advancement
A 32-page Japanese working paper analysing what Japanese adult children would do for parents in need of long-term care
AgeingPosted: 2004-06-22
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
Does Means-Testing Exacerbate Early Retirement?
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
A 52-page U.K. paper analysing the trade-off between means-testing state pension benefits and disincentives to saving and working
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-15
The Care of Older Australians: A Picture of the Residential Aged Care Workforce
National Institute of Labour Studies
A 66-page Australian study examining the dimensions of the aged care workforce to assess whether a serious workforce crisis is indicated
AgeingPosted: 2004-09-27
Report of the National Seniors Council on Volunteering Among Seniors and Positive and Active Aging
National Seniors Council
A 60-page Canadian report aimed at improving volunteering among seniors and promoting positive and active aging
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-07-08
Impact of Health on the Ability of Older Australians to Stay in the Workforce - With Possible Contributions to Economic Sustainability
NATSEM
A 20-page conference paper, studying the likelihood and impact of more older Australians remaining in the labour force
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-12-11
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
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
Older Workers: Research Readings
NCVER
An Australian paper comprising six essays on various issues around keeping older Australians engaged with the workforce
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-11-04
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
The Challenge of Co-production
NEF et al.
This 28-page UK report argues that co-production – users and professionals working together to design and deliver public services in equal partnership – has the potential to deliver a major shift in the way public services are provided
AgeingPosted: 2010-01-14
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
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
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
The New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy: Annual Report 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
New Zealand Ministry of Social Development
This 71-page report on the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy Action Plan for the period July 2003 to June 2004 sets out the progress achieved on the work undertaken by government departments for this period
AgeingPosted: 2004-12-17
The Role of Ombudsmen in Assuring Quality
NHPF
This US background paper discusses the role of long-term care ombudsmen and highlights selected issues regarding the capacity of the program to promote quality care and advance the rights of residents
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-14
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 American Experience of Age Discrimination Legislation
NIESR
A UK conference paper describing the American experience of age discrimination legislation
AgeingPosted: 2006-10-14
Focus of Policy Shifts from Boosting Fertility to Developing the Next Generation - The Socialisation of Childraising
NLI Institute
A 9-page Japanese paper examining Japan's policies towards the twin problems of declining fertility and an ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2005-05-04
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
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
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
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
Market Assessment of Housing Options for Older People
NPI
This 90-page UK paper examines whether the housing stock is able to meet the changing demands of England’s ageing households
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Guidelines for Mainstreaming the Needs of Older Persons in Disaster Situations in the Caribbean
PAHO, WHO
This 86-page US report offers a series of directives that aid in incorporating into risk management processes and programmes the concerns and questions impacting care of the elderly in disaster situations
Ageing, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-04-22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security
RCMP
A 26-page Canadian publication directed towards the community and, more specifically, seniors and their care givers in recognizing elder abuse, safety concerns, frauds and scams
Ageing, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2012-03-26
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
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
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
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
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
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