Ageing


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 Long-Term Care Workforce: Description and Perspectives

CEPS

This 30-page research report provides a comparative analysis of the size and composition of the long-term care (LTC) workforce in four European countries – Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland

Ageing, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-09

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

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2009-04-09

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2007-02-21

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.

Ageing, HousingPosted: 2008-11-28

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 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 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

Health, AgeingPosted: 2005-02-15

The Transition from Work to Retirement

IZA

This 25-page discussion paper shows the dynamic interaction between policy changes, in particular in benefit systems and activation, and changes in the approach of firms and workers to early retirement

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-03-02

The Trend in Mental Health-related Mortality Rates in Australia 1916-2004: Implications for Policy

Australia and New Zealand Health Policy

This 29-page Australian study determines the trend in mental health-related mortality (defined here as the aggregation of suicide and deaths coded as "mental/behavioural disorders"), and its relative numerical importance, and to argue that this has importance to policy-makers

Health, AgeingPosted: 2010-01-20

The Turnaround Fallacy

Hoover Institution

A US article examining the value of turnaround strategies for failing schools

AgeingPosted: 2009-10-27

The Welfare Gains of Age Related Optimal Income Taxation

CESifo

A working paper quantifying the welfare gains of an age-dependent income tax

Taxation, AgeingPosted: 2010-11-10

The Working Patterns of Older Workers

Department of Labour - New Zealand

This 94-page paper describes the characteristics, jobs, working time patterns, employment conditions and employment outcomes of older workers in New Zealand

Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-01-11

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

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

Topic Guide on Conflict

GSDRC

This 157-page guide provides an overview of key topics ranging from the causes, dynamics and impacts of conflict to options for interventions to prevent, manage and respond to conflict

AgeingPosted: 2010-01-20

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

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

Turkey: Politics of Identity and Power

CRS

A 31-page US report providing an overview of the current Turkish domestic political scene

AgeingPosted: 2010-09-26

U.S. Policy Toward Iran: Missed Opportunities and Paths Forward

Fletcher Forum of World Affairs

A 20-page analysis of US policy towards Iran

AgeingPosted: 2008-10-28

U.S. Policy toward Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Obama Administration

Gloria Center

This 14-page essay examines how the United States has come to deal with Afghanistan-Pakistan, a key foreign policy challenge for the Obama administration

AgeingPosted: 2010-01-22

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

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

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

Understanding the Labour Market for Older Workers

IEA

This 25-page UK discussion paper examines retirement practice overseas in studying why retirement is so abrupt in the UK

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-16

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

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

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

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

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

Health, AgeingPosted: 2007-11-09

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

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

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

Volunteer Work and Aging: A Comparative Study among American, Brazilian, and Japanese Seniors

IDE

A 113-page Japanese report assessing meanings, motivations, perceived benefits, subjective well-being, psychological adjustment and attitudes towards community among American, Brazilian and Japanese seniors who do voluntary work

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-05-15

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

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2005-08-23

What Evidence is there to Support Skill Mix Changes between GPs, Pharmacists and Practice Nurses in the Care of Elderly People Living in the Community?

Australia and New Zealand Health Policy

The aim of this systematic Australian review was to explore the evidence for the effectiveness of task substitution between GPs and pharmacists and GPs and nurses for the care of older people with chronic disease

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2009-09-24

What Not to Do in the Middle East and North Africa

FRIDE

This 6-page Spanish policy brief suggests that basic policy guidelines for the EU in the Middle East might best be cast in terms of things the EU should avoid doing in the region

AgeingPosted: 2011-04-07

What Teachers Want: Better Teacher Management

Grattan Institute

This 30-page Australian report presents teachers' views about the evaluation of their work, the development of their teaching and how this impacts upon school education

AgeingPosted: 2010-06-02

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

What's Fair? Ethical Decision-making in an aging society

Canadian Policy Research Networks and The Change Foundation

A 65-page Canadian report proposing a new framework for policies that involve sharing scarce resources across generations

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-24

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

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

Whistleblower Protection: A Comprehensive Scheme for the Commonwealth Public Sector

House Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

A 229-page report recommending that the Australian government introduce new dedicated legislation to facilitate the making of public interest disclosures and strengthen legal protection for whistleblowers in the Commonwealth public sector.

AgeingPosted: 2009-03-03

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

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

Will You Still Need Me – When I'm 64?

IZA

This 28-page discussion paper examines the relationship between age and productivity

Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-07-07

Women Age 65 and Older: Their Sources of Income

AARP

A U.S. paper examining the income of older women

AgeingPosted: 2005-11-10

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

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

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2011-11-02

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

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

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

Younger Onset Dementia Often Ignored

SPRC

A 4-page Ausralian article on the treatment of younger onset dementia

Health, AgeingPosted: 2011-11-29

"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

'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