Ageing


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

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

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

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

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

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

Aging's Side Effects

Century Foundation

A brief U.S. note of some of the ripple effects that can be expected from population ageing

AgeingPosted: 2004-06-01

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

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

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 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

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

Aging and Pensions in General Equilibrium: Labor Market Imperfections Matter

IZA

This 34-page discussion paper re-examines the effects of population ageing and pension reforms in an OLG model with labour market frictions

AgeingPosted: 2010-11-08

Ageism: Designed and Planned for Older Australians?

Council on the Ageing

This 28-page Australian study draws attention to ageist stereotypes and assumptions of older people held by professionals involved in the policy, design and planning of the built environment, in particular residential complexes

Ageing, HousingPosted: 2009-03-12

Ageing-in-Place? Intergenerational and Intra-Familial Housing Transfers and Shifts in Later Life

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

A 101-page Australian positioning paper dealing with the importance of the family home for financing retirement needs

AgeingPosted: 2004-07-20

Ageing, Pension Reforms and Capital Market Development in Transition Countries

EBRD

A 35-page working paper giving an overview of demographic trends and their impact on public finance in transition countries

European Union, AgeingPosted: 2007-01-10

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

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"

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2005-08-24

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

Ageing, Health and Life Satisfaction of the Oldest Old: An Analysis for Germany

IZA

This 40-page analysis assesses the effect of ageing and health on the life satisfaction of the oldest old (defined as 75 and older).

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2009-03-25

Ageing, Government Budgets, Retirement, and Growth

CESifo

This 33-page working paper analyzes the short and long run effects of demographic ageing - increased longevity and reduced fertility - on per-capita growth

Ageing, TaxationPosted: 2011-03-09

Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations

Department of Labour - New Zealand

This 56-page New Zealand discussion paper reviews New Zealand and international research to identify emerging issues and knowledge gaps for ageing workforces and ageing occupations

AgeingPosted: 2007-04-05

Ageing Workforces and Ageing Occupations

Department of Labour - New Zealand

A 56-page New Zealand discussion paper identifying emerging issues on research and policy relating to ageing workforces and ageing occupations

Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-06

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

Ageing, HousingPosted: 2005-11-02

Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context

IPPR

This 36-page UK paper addresses the challenge of building a response to population ageing that takes the well-being of older people seriously

AgeingPosted: 2009-10-29

Ageing and Well-Being in an International Context

IPPR

This 36-page UK report opens up the policy debates surrounding population ageing beyond the traditional realm of healthcare and pensions. It explores how the well-being of older people can be incorporated into four other areas: relationships, work, learning and the built environment

AgeingPosted: 2009-10-22

Ageing and the Welfare State: Securing Sustainability

CESifo

This 29-page working paper examines how some countries have made substantial progress in securing the long-term sustainability of their welfare systems

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-24

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

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2005-02-09

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

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

Age, Wage and Productivity

IZA

A 50-page discussion paper analyzing the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005

Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-10

Age, Wage and Productivity

CentER

This 49-page Dutch dicussion paper analyzes the relationship between age, wage and productivity using a matched worker-firm panel dataset from Dutch manufacturing covering the period 2000-2005

Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-03

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

Age Discrimination: Exposing the Hidden Barrier for Mature Age Workers

Australian Human Rights Commission

This 36-page Australian paper aims to look at and raise awareness of the issues of ageism and unlawful age discrimination against mature age workers within the workplace

Ageing, Human RightsPosted: 2010-10-11

Age Biased Technical and Organisational Change, Training and Employment Prospects of Older Workers

IZA

This 34-page discussion paper analyses the role of training in mitigating the negative impact of technical and organizational changes on the employment prospects of older workers

Ageing, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-03-21

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

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2010-12-01

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

Adequacy of Pension Systems in Europe: An Analysis Based on Comprehensive Replacement Rates

CEPS

This 56-page paper develops indicators to highlight the ability of different national pension systems within Europe to enable individuals to maintain their living standards at retirement

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-07

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

Ageing, HousingPosted: 2004-09-23

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

A Sure Start to Later Life: Ending Inequalities for Older People

Cabinet Office -UK

A 125-page UK report focusing on preventing social exclusion and promoting well-being in later life

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-31

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

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

Health, AgeingPosted: 2007-07-04

A Fair Contract with Older People?

CSCI

A 101-page UK study of people's experiences when selecting a care home

AgeingPosted: 2007-10-17

A Conversation with General Martin Dempey

CEIP

An 18-page transcript of a conversation in which the US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses US military strategy

AgeingPosted: 2012-05-04

A Community for All Ages - Building the Future

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

This 44-page report contains the findings and recommendations of a speakers series examining the implications of an ageing society on the built environment

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-06

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

A Blueprint for Social Care Excellence

CSCI

A UK speech on the role of commissioning in the care of older people

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-07

21st Century Challenges: Retirement Insecurity

GAO

A 46-page presentation by the US Comptroller General on the problems facing the US as a result of demographic changes and rising health costs

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2006-11-03

The Report of the Alzheimer's Study Group

AEI, Alzheimer's Study Group

US House testimony presenting a national alzheimer's strategic plan.

Ageing, HealthPosted: 2009-03-26

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

Standard Deviation of Life-Length, Retirement Incentives, and Optimal Pension Design

CESifo

This working paper considers how the retirement age as well as a tax financed pension system ought to respond to a change in the standard deviation of the length of life

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-10-19

Staircases, Elevators and Cycles of Change: 'Housing First' and Other Housing Models for Homeless People with Complex Support Needs

Crisis

This 40-page UK study reviews the evidence base regarding the effectiveness of both orthodox and innovative models of supported housing for homeless people with complex support needs. The study assessed existing evidence regarding what works for homeless people with complex support needs and drew together lessons learned in other developed countries

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-07-26

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

Beginner Teachers' Experiences of Initial Teacher Preparation, Induction and Early Professional Development: A Review of Literature

DCSF

A 105-page UK literature review of beginner teachers' experiences of initial teacher preparation, induction and early professional development

AgeingPosted: 2008-11-28

Ageing New Zealand: The Growing Reliance on Migrant Caregivers

IPS

This 38-page New Zealand working paper considers immigration of low-skill workers as a part of the measures needed to alleviate the future pressures on the demand for paid caregivers for the elderly

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-22

Delivering Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society

Communities and Local Government

This 37-page UK publication sets out a record of the actions and recommendations that were proposed in the February 2008 strategy document, the measures taken and progess made.

Ageing, HousingPosted: 2009-01-07

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