Ageing
The Ignored Majority: The Voice of Arthritis 2011
Arthritis Australia
This 4-page Australian study sought to discover how arthritis affected people at home and at work and what factors were associated with good or poor outcomes
Globalization and White Collar Crime
ARC CEPS
This Australian working paper discusses how globalization facilitates white collar crime, and how it can foster more effective mechanisms for the prevention and control of white collar crime.
AgeingPosted: 2008-11-07
Meeting the Demographic Challenges Ahead: Toward Culture Change in an Ageing New Zealand
ANZ Health Policy
This 30-page paper considers issues relevant to the future provision of lang-term care in New Zealand
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
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
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
Privatizing Pensions
American Enterprise Institute
A 7-page review of the privatization of pensions in Russia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
National Strategies to Address Dementia
Alzheimer's Australia
This 12-page Australian paper provides an overview of a range of approaches that a selection of countries have taken to address dementia
Consumer Involvement in Dementia Research
Alzheimer's Australia
This 20-page Australian paper provides the context and rationale for developing a network that supports carers and people with dementia to take an active role in contributing to better dementia care practice and outcomes
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
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
Pathways in Aged Care: Program Use After Assessment
AIHW
This 124-page Australian report looks at aged care program use by a group of 105,000 people who had a completed assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) in 2003–04. The report examines assessment patterns, care pathways, time to entry to permanent residential aged care and time to death over the 2 year period following their first ACAT assessment in 2003–04
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-04
Hospitalisations Due to Falls by Older People, Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 56-page report analyzes hospitalizations resulting from falls by older people in Australia
Dementia Among Aged Care Residents
AIHW
This 88-page report examines the characteristics and care requirements of Australian aged care residents with a diagnosis of dementia
Age and the Costs of Dental Care
AIHW
This 8-page Australian research report explores the relationship between age and the costs of dental care
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
Aged Care Packages in the Community 2007-08: A Statistical Overview
AIHW
This 142-page statistical overview provides information on the provision of three types of Australian Government- funded aged care packages. These packages assist people who are eligible for residential aged care to remain in the community in their own homes
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-14
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
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
Aged Care Packages in the Community 2009-10: A Statistical Overview
AIHW
This 132-page report describes the key characteristics of aged care services and recipients in Australia and also looks at the distribution of services relative to the needs of the population
AgeingPosted: 2011-09-10
The Hospital Dementia Services Project: A Study Description
AIHW
This 16-page Australian publication describes the objectives and design features of a mixed-methods study which will investigate how health and aged care system factors influence care outcomes for hospital patients with dementia
Pathways Through Aged Care Services: A First Look
AIHW
This 24-page Australian study links aged care assessment data for a cohort of 105,100 people to data sets showing use of five main aged care programmes and deaths over four years
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
Arthritis and Osteoporosis in Australia 2008
AIHW
This 172-page Australian report brings together data and information from a wide variety of sources to provide a picture of arthritis and ostoeporosis in Australia, and highlight some of the main issues relating to these conditions.
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
'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
Divorce and the Wellbeing of Older Australians
AIFS
An Australian research paper estimating the impact of divorce on wellbeing in later life
Ageing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-26
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
The Costs and Benefits of Using Private Housing as the 'Home Base' for Care of Older People
AHURI
This 62-page Australian report outlines research into the relationships between the costs and benefits of using private housing as the home base for the care of older people
The Role of Home Maintenance and Modification Services in Achieving Health, Community Care and Housing Outcomes in Later Life
AHURI
This 176-page Australian research aims to establish the foundations for a more extensive evidence base to underpin policies to provide home maintenance and modification (HMM) services to older Australians.
Reverse Mortgages and Older People: Growth Factors and Implications for Retirement Decisions
AHURI
A 97-page Australian positioning paper considering the key factors impacting the examination of reverse mortgage use by older people in terms of possible growth factors and the potential implications for their retirement decisions
Dwelling, Land and Neighbourhood Use by Older Home Owners
AHURI
This 340-page Australian research seeks to answer the following questions: What are the types, sizes and locations of dwellings occupied by older home owners? How do these patterns vary for different household sizes? What incentives or disincentives could encourage or discourage the efficient use of dwellings and land occupied by older home owners?
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
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
Older Persons in Public Housing
AHURI
This 99-page Australian report identifies the policy and management issues for public housing providers dealing with older people
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
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
The Report of the Alzheimer's Study Group
AEI, Alzheimer's Study Group
US House testimony presenting a national alzheimer's strategic plan.
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
Pensions Policy: How Government Can Get Us Saving Again
Adam Smith Institute
A 6-page paper proposing a plan for pensions reform in the U.K.
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-04-30
Contextual Factors that Influence the Achievement of Australia’s Indigenous Students: Results from PISA 2000–2006
ACER
An Australian report examining the causes of indigenous students’ underperformance in international tests of educational achievement
AgeingPosted: 2010-05-20
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
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
Aging and Work - A View from the United States
AARP Public Policy Institute
This 63-page report explores trends in employment and retirement of older Americans and the factors underlying them
AgeingPosted: 2004-03-23
Pension Coverage Lessons for the United States from Other Countries
AARP Public Policy Institute
This 16-page issue paper examines the lessons to be learned by the U.S. from other countries relevant to improving pension coverage
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-23
"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
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
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
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
Women Age 65 and Older: Their Sources of Income
AARP
A U.S. paper examining the income of older women
AgeingPosted: 2005-11-10
A Solution for Europe's Banking Problem
Bruegel Institute
This 8-page Belgian policy brief argues for a "sorting" and identification process of under- captialised banks Europe-wide, with the creation of a supranational authority responsible for its supervision
AgeingPosted: 2009-06-24
Sustaining Turnaround at the School and District Levels
This recently entered research study examines whether effectively turning a school into a High Reliability Organization can turn around a struggling school
AgeingPosted: 2012-04-24