Improving later life.:Understanding the oldest old
In the course of our work with people in later life, we at Age UK have become increasingly aware of the importance of the group often called the ‘oldest old’, those in their mid-80s upwards. We have also found that not only is there a need for more research on this growing section of society, there is also a need for a clear summary of the evidence. What was formerly a small number of exceptional individuals is rapidly becoming a whole new generation for families in this country, a ‘fourth generation’.
Often people talk about the ‘older population’ (aged 65 and over) as a homogeneous group. However, through our research, our contact with leading experts, and our engagement with older people, it has become apparent to Age UK that we all need to know more about people at the upper end, the ‘oldest old’.
We are concerned that all of us who make decisions concerning the welfare of this group need help to identify and understand the growing body of evidence about them. The aim of this publication is to present messages about what we need to know and do, based on research, to professional audiences, such as civil servants, national and local politicians, doctors, nurses, carers and care workers, care home managers, charities… the list could go on.
Published : 15th March 2013
Publisher : Age UK [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Age UK
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