Ageing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Women Age 65 and Older: Their Sources of Income
AARP
A U.S. paper examining the income of older women
AgeingPosted: 2005-11-10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
Scenarios for Global Ageing: An Investigation with the Ingenue 2 World Model
ENEPRI
This 45-page research report explores the consequences of pension reforms in Western Europe in a world economy setting
Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
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
Residential Aged Care in Australia 2003-04
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 97-page Australian statistical overview of residential aged care services and their residents
Older Workers and Options for Flexible Work
Equal Opportunities Commission
This 107-page U.K. working paper is a literature review of the research on the needs of older female and male workers in relation to flexible working
AgeingPosted: 2005-07-14
Work or Retirement: Preferred Exit-Age in Western European Countries?
Institute for Futures Studies
A 50-page working paper evaluating how welfare regime generosity and production regime coordination explain cross-national patterns of retirement preferences across 12 Western European countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2005-07-05
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
Social Security Reform: Preliminary Lessons from Other Countries' Experiences
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 21-page testimony to a U.S. congressional committee on the preliminary interpretation of lessons learned from the experience of other countries reforming national pension systems
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-06-28
Labour Force Behaviour of Men and Women in Elderly Two-Adult Households
ENEPRI
A 42-page paper studying the effect of individual and spousal characteristics on the labour force participation of individuals living in elderly two-adult households
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-05-12
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
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
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
Simulating the Future: Pension Wealth and Retirement Saving in Sweden
Institute for Futures Studies
A 59-page study calculating the likely effect of changing the Swedish pension system from a defined benefit system to a notional defined contribution system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-22
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
Equity, Justice, Interdependence: Intergenerational Transfers and the Ageing Population
Institute for Futures Studies
A 48-page paper discussing the equity of intergenerational transfers, public and private, in the context of providing pensions and health care for the elderly
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-27
Opportunity Age: Meeting the Challenges of Ageing in the 21st Century
Department of Work and Pensions - U.K.
This 131-page U.K. strategy document examines the issues facing British society as the population ages
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-27
Training to Prevent the Exclusion of Older Workers
Centre for Public Policy
This 27-page Australian conference paper highlights preliminary research exploring financing models for education and training to prevent the market exclusion of older workers
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-26
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
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
Pension Arrangements and Retirement Choices in Europe: A Comparison of the British, Danish and German Systems
ENEPRI
This 51-page research report explores the effects of the different state benefit systems on the labour supply of older workers in Denmark, Germany and the U.K.
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-17
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
Employment and Social Policies for an Ageing Society: Britain and Germany Compared
Anglo-German Foundation
A 31-page summary of a conference held to discuss policy issues for Britain and Germany arising from an ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2005-03-10
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
Retiring in the Red: The Growth of Debt Among Older Americans
Demos USA
This 12-page briefing paper notes a dramatic rise in debt among seniors in the U.S., and examines possible factors fuelling this trend
AgeingPosted: 2005-02-16
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
Understanding Expenditure Patterns in Retirement
Urban Institute
A 35-page U.S. study analyzing expenditure patterns and consumption needs at older ages
AgeingPosted: 2005-02-10
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
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
Social Security: Long-Term Challenges Warrant Early Action
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 25-page testimony examines the sustainability of the U.S. Social Security programme in the light of demographic and other challenges and offers recommendations to the legislature
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-02-08
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
December International Update
U.S. Social Security Administration
This 4-page U.S. bulletin reports on public and private pensions developments in the Netherlands, U.K. and Peru, with sections on Latin America and a U.N. report
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-01-12
The Long-Term Care Partnership Program: Issues and Options
Brookings Institution
An 11-page issue brief examining the Long-Term Care Partnership Program, a pilot scheme designed to encourage U.S. citizens to purchase an affordable amount of LTC insurance cover by assuring them additional LTC services through the Medicaid programme
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-12-31
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
Is Early Retirement Ending?
AARP
This 61-page U.S. issue paper reviews recent trends in labour force participation of older persons in the U.S. and examines a number of policy options designed to encourage prolonged worklives and delayed receipt of social security benefits
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-12-16
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
Identity Theft: An Update on the Experience of Older Complainants
AARP
A 4-page U.S. report on the extent, growth and nature of identity theft, with special reference to older people
Crime, Law & Order, AgeingPosted: 2004-12-11
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
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
Longitudinal Studies of Ageing: Implications for Future Studies
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 217-page Australian report is a mapping exercise designed to inform future efforts to address ageing research needs in Australia. It describes existing and proposed Australian longitudinal surveys relevant to ageing, in respect of the methodological features and data collection scope
AgeingPosted: 2004-11-27
Economic Implications of an Ageing Australia
Australian Government Productivity Commission
Draft of an Australian study examining the productivity, labour supply and fiscal implications of likely demographic trends over the next 40 years (Single page linking to each section of the report)
AgeingPosted: 2004-11-25
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
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
Life Expectancy and Health Care Expenditures: A New Calculation for Germany
German Institute for Economic Research
A 19-page discussion paper illustrating different approaches to estimating increased health care costs due to population ageing
AgeingPosted: 2004-11-04
Unequal Welfare States: Distributive Consequences of Population Ageing in Six European Countries
Social and Cultural Planning Office of the Netherlands
A 192-page study examining the possible distributive consequences of population ageing in relation to the different welfare state types found in the European Union
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-11-04
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
International Update October 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
This 4-page monthly update reports on public and private pension developments in Ireland, Switzerland, Jamaica, Australia and China
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-10-30
Shifting Perspectives in Pensions
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 22-page discussion paper deals with the relative merits of four types of universal, mandatory pension schemes, with special reference to notional or non-defined contribution schemes
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-10-29
Do Pensions Impede Phased Retirement?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 37-page discussion paper investigating the extent to which a gradual reduction in working hours is made difficult by pensions and other possible impediments
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , AgeingPosted: 2004-10-19
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
Demographic Pressures on Public Pension Systems and Government Budgets in Open Economies
Brookings Institution
This 78-page paper studies the domestic-economy and external-sector variables which have major consequences for saving and investment flows in national economies and the world economy
Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-28
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