alan walker professor of social policy and social gerontology university of sheffield, uk and carol...
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Alan WalkerProfessor of Social Policy and Social Gerontology
University of Sheffield, UK
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Carol WalkerProfessor of Social PolicyUniversity of Lincoln, UK
European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) Conference on Ageing and Disability,
Graz, 8-9 June, 2006
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
• Ageing and Disability in Europe
• Gerontological Evidence on Quality of Life
• Policy Priorities for Quality of Life
ROAD MAP
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Ageing and Disability in Europe
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
The Ageing of the European Population
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Ageing means more spending on health, social care and pensions
• A simple correlation between ageing and disability: ageing means more disability
The Negative Myths About Ageing Societies
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Current prevalence rates
• Projections
• The compression of morbidity
Ageing and Disability
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
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Age and Functional Limitation - EU 15 1998
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Disability rates for EU 15 (1999)
Ageing and Disability
Proportion reporting a physical,
sensory or mental disability 23%
Of whom: reporting severe disability 8%
Proportion 75+ reporting a physical,
sensory or mental disability 45%
Of whom: reporting severe disability 27%
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Years
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USA
Japan
Australia
France
Canada
Life expectancy
Severe disability-free life expectancy REVES 1998
Severe disability-free life expectancy, males at birth
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Dependency Projections 2000-2050
Growth in Numbers of Older People with Dependency Germany Italy Spain UK
1. Constant dependency rates 121% 107% 102% 87%
2. 1 year rise in life expectancy delays dependency by 0.5 years
73% 41% 79% 61%
3. 1 year rise in life expectancy delays dependency by 1 year
34% -1% 56% 35%
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Absence of standardised data
• 2.3% of the population of the EU 15Range: 1.9% France, Sweden - 3.4% Spain
• Projections 1995-2020: 60+ 77% increase<15 62% increase
Ageing with an Intellectual Disability
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Gerontological Evidence on Quality of Life
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Professional vs. Lay Concepts
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Household Composition
Education
Labour Force Participation
Household Income and Financial Resources
Living Standards and Ability to Participate
Health Status
Family Life
Community Life and Social Participation
Other Domains eg. housing tenure, life satisfaction
Fahey, Nolan and Whelan, 2002
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Core Life Domains
http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/projects/gop/
Evidence from the UK Growing Older Programme
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
having good social relationships with family, friends and neighbours;
having social roles and participating in social and voluntary activities, plus other activities/hobbies performed alone;
having good health and functional ability; living in a good home and neighbourhood; having a positive outlook and psychological well-being; having adequate income; maintaining independence and control over one's life.
Source: Bowling et al (2002)
Alan Walker, Current Research in Gerontology and Social Policy, Hong Kong Baptist Alan Walker, Current Research in Gerontology and Social Policy, Hong Kong Baptist University, 26 April 2006University, 26 April 2006
The Foundation of a Good QoL in Old Age
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Maintaining health and independence, social activities
and relationships, Neighbourly and safe areas, Local amenities and services, Participation, Transport, Finance.
Source: Bowling et al (2002)
Maximising Quality of Life
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
The Magnificent Seven
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Employment
• Maintenance of Health and Autonomy
• Care and Carers
• Social Inclusion/Participation
Policy Priorities for Quality of Life
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Employment Ratio Among Disabled and Non-Disabled People
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Demographic Characteristics of Disabled and Non-disabled Working Age Population (%)
Disabled Non-disabled
Age (years)
16-24 6.4 17.0
25-34 12.6 25.5
35-44 17.7 23.6
45-54 24.9 19.0
55-64 38.4 14.9
Gender
Male 47.3 48.9
Female 52.7 51.1
Educational level
Low 52.7 42.7
Medium 34.5 39.2
High 12.8 18.1
Source: ECHP, 1996
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Cardiovascular Diseases (eg. coronary heart disease)
• Hypertension
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Musculosketal Conditions (eg. arthritis, osteoporosis)
• Mental Health Disorders (eg. depression, dementia)
• Sensory Impairment
The Contexts of Care’ The Places of Care: History and Outlook from XV to XXI Century, Turin, June 18-20th, 2004
Source: WHO (1998)
Major Chronic Conditions Affecting Older People
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Development of NCD
Age
ES: socioeconomic status PA: Physical activity Source: Aboderin et al., 2002, p.17
Fetal life
SES;maternalnutritionalstatus;birthweight
Infancy andchildhood
SESdiseasesgrowth rate
Adolescence
Obesitylack of PAsmokng
Adult life
Established adult
Behavioural/biologicalrisk factors
high
Accumulate
d
risk
(range)
low
Scope of non-communicable diseases prevention: a life course approach
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Proportion of Disease Burden (DALY) Attributable to Risk Factors (all ages)
EU 25
Smoking 9.0
Alcohol use 8.4
Vegetable/fruit deficiency in diet 3.5
Overweight 3.7
Fat content of food 1.1
Physical inactivity 4.4
Relative poverty 3.1
Work environment 3.6
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Unfortunately and incorrectly people with potentially disabling conditions often are not recognised as a target population for primary prevention effort, despite the fact that having a potentially disabling condition frequently increases the need for good health promotion and disease prevention practices.
The Contexts of Care’ The Places of Care: History and Outlook from XV to XXI Century, Turin, June 18-20th, 2004
Pope and Tarlov, 1991, p.105.
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Prevalence of Care Dependency in EU
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Projected Increase in Numbers of Older People Receiving Formal and Informal Care 2000-2050
Germany Spain Italy UK
Numbers receiving informal care 119% 100% 109% 72%
Numbers receiving home-based care 119% 99% 119% 92%
Numbers receiving institutional care 127% 120% 81% 102%
Growth in expenditure 120% 115% 96% 102%
Expenditure as % GDP in 2050 2.72 1.39 1.94 2.75
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
Age Distribution of Carers in the EU 25, 2005 and 2030 (%)
2000 2030
Age
Carers providing
+20 hrs pw
Carers providing
+35 hrs pw
Carers providing
+20 hrs pw
Carers providing
+35 hrs pw
25-49 38 38 29 29
50-64 38 38 39 39
65+ 24 24 31 32
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Social Cultural Civic Services Nbrhood Financial Material
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Excellent
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Exclusion by self-assessed general physical health
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Not depressed
Depressed
Exclusion by depression status (CESD questionnaire)
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Combating age/disability barriers to employment
• Active ageing: promotion of health and well-being across the life course
• National strategies for ageing carers
• Promoting social inclusion: national and local policies
Key Policy Directions:
Responding to the Policy Challenges
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Combat ageist stereotypes (eg. age awareness training)• Base support on ability and potential not disability• Maintain aspirations and expectations regardless of age• Retain the goals of inclusion, participation and choice• Initiate health promotion: it is never too late• Treat disabled people and their family carers as equal partners in
planning their lives• Provide a single point of contact with advice on services and social
protection• Instill a service philosophy based on consistent principles such as
social inclusion, empowerment and normalisation
Key Messages for Service Providers:
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
• Ageing and Disability in Europe
• Gerontological Evidence on Quality of Life
• Policy Priorities for Quality of Life
ROAD MAP
Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
• Conclusion
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006
THE END
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Ageing and Disability: A Quality of Life Perspective
Alan Walker, EASPD Conference on Ageing and Disability, Graz, 8-9 June 2006