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The contribution of volunteering and a wider asset based approach to active ageing and intergenerational solidarity in Europe.
- Source :
- Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice; 2013, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p7-18, 12p, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline learning and good practice across Europe on the deployment of asset based approaches for promoting active ageing and intergenerational solidarity. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on a wide ranging review of good practice across Europe distilled from desktop analysis and two European roundtable sessions with key stakeholders. Findings – The paper analyses the current level of volunteering by older people across Europe and the evidence for its benefits to the health and wellbeing of older people. It then goes on to provide analysis and good practice regarding area and individual based asset approaches, as well those relevant to addressing the social exclusion faced by people with dementia. Practical implications – The analysis and good practice examples in the report provide resources for developing effective asset based approaches to promoting active ageing and intergenerational solidarity. Originality/value – The review of European experience is particularly original. There has been little if any European review of asset based approaches to active ageing and intergenerational solidarity. Learning from practice elsewhere enables more confident initiatives to be taken up and developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MEDICAL care for older people
AGEISM
AGING
ASSETS (Accounting)
BEHAVIOR modification
CITIZENSHIP
DEMENTIA
HEALTH behavior
HEALTH education
HEALTH promotion
INTERGENERATIONAL relations
PENSIONS
POPULATION
SOCIAL isolation
SOCIAL networks
UNEMPLOYMENT
VOLUNTEER service
VOLUNTEERS
CULTURAL values
SOCIAL attitudes
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
COMMUNITY-based social services
SENIOR housing
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13663666
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 86655313
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/13663661311312539