| Title | Am I Still Needed? Guidance and Learning for Older Adults |
| Settings | Residence for Older People |
| MHP Steps | Preparation |
| URL | http://www.jrf.org.uk/ |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Languages | English |
| Tool Description | This is a summary of report published by University of Derby, Institute of Guidance Studies, 2005.The report argues that current policy relating to older adults is essentially piecemeal and reactive in nature, and sees older adults mainly as passive consumers of state services. The need is for carefully considered policy decisions that are part of an overarching and ‘joined-up’ national strategy aimed at proactively involving many more adults aged 50+ as active contributors to the national economy and to their local communities. High-quality lifelong learning and guidance provision are essential elements. |
| Application in the Field | General use in one country |
| Tool mainly used in | United Kingdom |
| Stage of Development | Recently produced(2-3 years) |
| Evaluation and Research | Inconsistent Evidence |
| Beneficiary Involvement in Design | No reference to active participation |
| Evaluation | No |
| Available Formats | Digital (CD, DVD) | Online |
| Free | Yes |
| Restrictions on Use | No |
| Tool Focus | Organisation |
| Tool Type | Educational/Training |
| Download(s) |
| Contact Name | Geoff Ford |
| Organisation Name | University of Derby, Institute of Guidance Studies |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1 332 590 500 |
| Address | University of Derby Kedleston Road, DERBY DE22 1GB |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Code | Element | |
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| Selected | d160, d163, d166,d170,d172 | Applying Knowledge -Focusing Attention, Thinking, Reading, Writing, Calculating |
| Selected | d230 | Carrying out Daily Routine |
| Selected | d825 | Vocational Training |
| Selected | d855 d910 | Community Life and Engagement |
| Selected | d870 | Economic Self-Sufficiency |
| Selected | d940 d950 | Human Rights & Political Life and Citizenship |
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| Selected | e120, e125, e130 | Assistive and Augmentative Technology for Personal Mobility, Communications and Education |
| Selected | e460 | Societal Attitudes |
| Selected | e465 | Social Norms, Practices and Ideologies |
| Selected | e525, e530, e570, e575 | Services, Systems and Policies - Housing, Utilities, General Social Support |
| Selected | e585 | Education and Training Services, Systems and Policies |
| Code | Element | |
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| Selected | FGP | General Population |
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| Selected | Or16.7 | Integration |
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| Selected | Or42.1 | Organisational Performance |
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| Selected | En21.1 | Peer Support Programme |
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| Selected | En23.1 | Community Links (e.g. Volunteering Programme) |
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| Selected | En32.9 | Retirement Policy |
| Code | Element | |
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| Selected | Pr12.3 | Active and Positive Ageing |
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| Selected | Pr17.4 | Life Skills Programmes |
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| Selected | Pr32.3 | Life Skills, Relationship and Social Programmes |