Ageing
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
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
Promoting Social Networks for Older People in Community Aged Care
Social Policy Research Centre / The Benevolent Society
This 6-page Australian briefing draws from the research evidence promising and innovative practices that can be readily adapted and incorporated by care workers and managers into their day-to-day work
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-12
Younger Onset Dementia Often Ignored
SPRC
A 4-page Ausralian article on the treatment of younger onset dementia
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
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
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
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
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
No Quiet on the Eastern Front: A Different Force Needed for Congo
Stimson Center
A US analysis of the security situation in the DRC
AgeingPosted: 2008-12-05
Cocaine Trafficking to Europe: Options of Supply Control
SWP
This 37-page German research paper demonstrates that supply control measures in the Andean drug producing countries have no effect on cocaine consumption in Europe
AgeingPosted: 2009-10-01
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
Movement from Hospital to Residential Aged Care
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 231-page report is the first comprehensive Australian statistical study into issues affecting movement from hospital into residential aged care, using linked hospital care and residential aged care data for 2001-02. In particular, factors affecting admission into residential care on discharge from hospital are examined.
New Ways of Restoring and Supporting the Independence of Older People
The Benevolent Society
This 8-page Australian briefing is one of a series designed to make it easier for community aged care workers and managers to have access to the latest research evidence on issues affecting their day-to-day work with older people, in a practical and accessible format
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-10-12
Rowing Against the Current: The Diversification Challenge in Africa's Resource-Rich Economies
The Brookings Institution
This 34-page US working paper is about one important set of choices faced by Africa’s resource-rich economies, whether and how to diversify production beyond the natural resource sector
AgeingPosted: 2009-01-06
The Implications of Multipolarity for Central Europe’s Security
The Center for European Policy Analysis
A US article arguing that America’s withdrawal from the European security arena does not need to undermine transatlantic security
AgeingPosted: 2012-04-10
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
Delivering Better Care at End of Life: The Next Steps
The King's Fund
A 54-page UK paper based on a recent summit meeting and identifying 10 critical actions to help the successful implementation of a strategy to improve the quality of the care offered to patients at the end of life
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
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-02-02
Assisted Living: Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 44-page U.S. report describing initiatives by different states to protect the interests of people living in assisted living facilities
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
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
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
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
Efforts to Enhance Senior Mobility Could Benefit from Additional Guidance and Information
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 95-page U.S. study investigates the mobility needs of an ageing population
AgeingPosted: 2004-09-20
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
International Update: Recent Developments in Foreign Public and Private Pensions - April 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
The 4-page April 2004 issue of this monthly newsletter reporting on recent pension developments internationally
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-05-04
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
Children’s Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Disaster Impacts in East Asia and the Pacific
UNICEF
This 39-page report's country studies highlight children’s specific vulnerability to climate change that needs to be taken into account in policy development
AgeingPosted: 2011-11-18
Self‐directed Community Aged Care for People with Complex Needs: A Literature Review
Uniting Care Community Options/Deakin University
This 102-page Australian report critically reviews the literature on older care recipient‐directed care arrangements in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia and highlights the importance to distinguish between Cash‐for‐Care and Self‐Directed Care schemes
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-02
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
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
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
The Future of Long-Term Care: What Is Its Place in the Health Reform Debate?
Urban Institute
This 16-page US paper assesses proposals to restructure the delivery and financing of long-term care
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
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
What the 2008 Stock Market Crash Means for Retirement Security
Urban Institute
This 43-page US discussion paper assesses how the recent stock market crash will impact on retirement security
AgeingPosted: 2009-04-24
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
Adjusting Social Security Benefits for Changes in the Cost of Living
Urban Institute
This US brief examines different price indices that might be used to adjust Social Security benefits for changes in the cost of living
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2010-08-08
Older Workers: Opportunities and Challenges
Urban Institute
This US fact sheet reports key data points on older Americans' labour force participation, employment, unemployment, and related factors
AgeingPosted: 2010-07-25
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
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
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
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
Thirteen Ways of Looking at Aging
Urban Institute
A US abstract of research by the publisher into different aspects of ageing in the US
AgeingPosted: 2011-05-26
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
Rising Senior Unemployment and the Need to Work at Older Ages
Urban Institute
This 19-page US report contains updated graphs and tables of older workers’ unemployment rates and how they have varied by age, sex, race, and education since 2007
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-10-18
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
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
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
Trends in Job Demands among Older Workers 1992-2002
Urban Institute
A 9-page U.S. paper exploring the ability of the labour market to accommodate older workers, with special reference to the physical demands of such employment
Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-09-14
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
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
International Update: Recent Developments in Public and Private Pensions
US Social Security Administration
This 4-page bulletin reports on recent pensions developments in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the Americas
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-02-21
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
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
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
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