Working pensioners in Russia and the region: Trends and problems

The article presents the statistics and the results of the sociological study conducted in Saratov, reveals the main trends and problems of working pensioners and shows their dynamics in Russia and Saratov region. It is shown that Saratov region can be attributed to the zone of demographic disaster, since the share of older people in the region reaches 28.2%, including working pensioners – 14% (every third pensionerMuscovite, every fourth pensioner-Russian). The annual indexation of pensions does not fully compensate the growth of prices. As a result, the pensioners make up almost a third of the poor population and are forced to earn extra money or continue to work. However, 49% of working pensioners cannot imagine themselves without work, which serves as a source of self-realization of their existing potential and brings satisfaction. The features of their lifestyle in the context of the prosperous old age model and effective problems of maintaining vitality are presented.

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A framework for understanding old-age vulnerabilities

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x05004423 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 9-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 108

Author(s):

ELISABETH SCHRÖDER-BUTTERFILL ◽

RULY MARIANTI

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Social Policy ◽

Older People ◽

Old Age ◽

Risk Groups ◽

The Other ◽

Care Provision ◽

Complex Interactions ◽

The Poor ◽

Systematic Framework

Identifying vulnerable older people and understanding the causes and consequences of their vulnerability is of human concern and an essential task of social policy. To date, vulnerability in old age has mainly been approached by identifying high risk groups, like the poor, childless, frail or isolated. Yet vulnerability is the outcome of complex interactions of discrete risks, namely of being exposed to a threat, of a threat materialising, and of lacking the defences or resources to deal with a threat. In this article, we review approaches to vulnerability in various disciplines in order to develop a systematic framework for approaching vulnerability. This framework distinguishes and examines the interactions among the domains of exposure, threats, coping capacities and outcomes. Drawing on European and Asian gerontological literature, we discuss what might be meant by these domains and their place in the understanding of vulnerability in old age. Two case studies are presented – one on homelessness in Britain, the other on familial care provision in Indonesia – to illustrate the ways in which specific vulnerabilities are created and distributed over the lifecourse.

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Percepción de la Población Pobre de Santiago sobre el Mercado Laboral en Chile al año 2011 y evolución desde el año 2003

Oikos ◽

10.29344/07184670.31.1037 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 (31) ◽

pp. 153

Author(s):

Marcelo Yáñez Pérez

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Labor Market ◽

Equal Opportunities ◽

Capital Social ◽

Union Power ◽

Family Labor ◽

The Poor ◽

State Unemployment ◽

Poor Population

RESUMENEl artículo muestra los principales resultados de la investigación Percepción de la Población Pobre de Santiago sobre el Mercado Laboral en Chile, realizada durante 9 años consecutivos desde 2003, por la Escuela de Administración y Economía de la Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez. El estudio incluye antecedentes sobre las concepciones de empleo y desempleo de este grupo de la población, así como la identificación de quienes –a su juicio– serían los responsables de que las personas pobres obtengan un trabajo y la calificación que le asignan a su gestión. También contempla sus percepciones en torno al apoyo del Estado, nivel de desempleo, influencia del capital social, respeto por los trabajadores, igualdad de oportunidades, poder de los sindicatos, entre otros aspectos, además del nivel de desempleo familiar y tipo de problemas laborales que han enfrentado.Palabras clave: mercado laboral, pobreza, percepciones, equidad.Este estudio ha sido realizado en el contexto de la investigación “Percepción de la población pobre de Santiago sobre las condiciones de acceso, equidad y satisfacción en la obtención de bienes básicos y públicos – año 2011: visión evolutiva desde el año 2003”, que es parte del Programa de Investigación de la Escuela de Administración y Economía de la UCSH. Esta investigación ha sido financiada desde sus inicios y en su totalidad con fondos propios de esta Universidad.Perception of the Poor Population from Santiago of The Labor Market in Chile in the year 2011 and evolution from 2003ABSTRACTThe paper shows the main results of a long-term investigation on the perceptions of the poor of Santiago of the labor market in Chile, which began in 2003 and was carried out by the School of Management and Economics at the Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez. The study includes background on the concepts of employment and unemployment in this group of the population, and the identification of those who, in his opinion, would be responsible for the poor to get a job and the rating assigned to their management. It also includes their perceptions of the support of the state, unemployment, social capital influence, respect for workers, equal opportunities, union power, among other things, besides the level of unemployment and type of family labor problems they have faced.Keywords: labor market, poverty, perceptions, equity.

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Role of Rasayana in Geriatric Care - A Review

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v1i1.3636 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yagyik Mishra ◽

Negalur Vijay ◽

Thakor Krunal ◽

Bhat Nagaraj ◽

Shubhasri B.

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Old Age ◽

Statistical Data ◽

Geriatric Care ◽

The Body ◽

Psychological Improvement

The growth of any country or society depends on the number of youth dwelling in that country but according to recent statistical data we soon will have older people more than children and more people at extreme old age than ever before. The number of people aged 65 or older is projected to grow from an estimated 524 million in 2010 to nearly 1.5 billion in 2050. Geriatrics (Jarachikitsa) is the branch of medicine dealing exclusively with the problems of aging and the diseases of elderly. The term Rasayana (rejuvination) refers to nourishment or nutrition. Rasayana therapy act essentially on nutrition dynamics and rejuvenate the body on both physical and mental levels. The problems of health due to modernization can be solved by increasing resistance against diseases and psychological improvement by implementing Rasayana therapy. Aging (Jara) is one among the Swabhavika Vyadhis. Jara Chikitsa is one among the Astanga of Ayurveda which is specifically dedicated for geriatric care. As per estimation, India currently has around 75 million persons over 65 years. By proper administration of Rasayana therapy as preventive tool one can delay Jara Janita Vyadhis to occur. This paper highlights the role of Rasayana in geriatric care.

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The ‘loneliness pandemic’: implications for gerontological nursing

British Journal of Nursing ◽

10.12968/bjon.2021.30.11.652 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (11) ◽

pp. 652-655

Author(s):

Carlos Laranjeira

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older People ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Old Age ◽

Social Isolation ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Gerontological Nursing

The COVID-19 pandemic compelled states to limit free movement, in order to protect at-risk and more vulnerable groups, particularly older adults. Due to old age or debilitating chronic diseases, this group is also more vulnerable to loneliness (perceived discrepancy between actual and desired social relationships) and social isolation (feeling that one does not belong to society). This forced isolation has negative consequences for the health of older people, particularly their mental health. This is an especially challenging time for gerontological nursing, but it is also an opportunity for professionals to combat age stereotypes reinforced with COVID-19, to urge the measurement of loneliness and social isolation, and to rethink how to further adjust interventions in times of crisis, such as considering technology-mediated interventions in these uncertain times.

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The media image of Chinese older people: From stigmatic stereotype to diverse self-representation

Global Media and China ◽

10.1177/20594364211012513 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 205943642110125

Author(s):

Kun Li

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older People ◽

Old Age ◽

Media Studies ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Media Image ◽

Past Life ◽

The Media ◽

Leisure And Recreation ◽

Chinese Older People

From the perspective of communication and media studies, this article explores a comparison between the image of older adults presented on media and online self-representation facilitated by the use of smartphones. The qualitative textual analysis was conducted with a sample (228 posts, from 1 January to 31 December,2019) selected from a representative WeChat Public Account targeting at older adults in China. The results demonstrate that leisure and recreation is the most frequently mentioned topic (58%) with memories of past life receiving the least references (3%). The striking features of popular posts among older people include a highly emotional tone, bright colours and multimedia. Sentiment analyses shows 68.42%, 13.16% and 18.42% of positive, neutral and negative emotions, respectively. A generally positive attitude of self-representation is in a sharp contrast with the stigmatic media image of older adults. The article concludes that the visibility of Chinese older people may help to reduce the stigma surrounding old age in China.

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Medical and Old-Age Care Integration Model and Implementation of the Integrated Care of Older People (ICOPE) in China: Opportunities and Challenges

The journal of nutrition health & aging ◽

10.1007/s12603-021-1595-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Y. Zhou ◽

Y. Li ◽

X. Zhu ◽

Lina Ma

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Integrated Care ◽

Old Age ◽

Integration Model ◽

Care Integration

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Mania in late life

Advances in Psychiatric Treatment ◽

10.1192/apt.bp.110.008300 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 357-364

Author(s):

Felicity Richards ◽

Martin Curtice

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Old Age ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Late Life ◽

Aging Population ◽

Age Group ◽

Treatment Algorithms ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Old Age Psychiatry ◽

Older Populations

SummaryMania in late life is a serious disorder that demands specialist assessment and management. However, it is greatly under-researched, with only a paucity of studies specifically analysing older populations. The mainstay of the old age psychiatry workload will inevitably be concerned with assessing and managing dementia and depression, but the steady rise in the aging population with longer survival means that there will be an increase in absolute numbers of older people presenting with mania. There are no specific treatment algorithms available for mania in late life. This article reviews mania and hypomania in late life and concentrates on diagnosis, assessment and treatment, as well as on the management considerations associated with this important age group.

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Globalisation and older people: effects of markets and migration

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x02008747 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 647-663 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

GAIL WILSON

Keyword(s):

Social Policy ◽

Older People ◽

Economic Restructuring ◽

Older Men ◽

World Trade Organisation ◽

Men And Women ◽

The Poor ◽

The World ◽

The Rich ◽

Older Men And Women

This paper discusses the material aspects of globalisation and the effects of the movements of trade, capital and people around the world on older men and women. While some older people have benefited, most notably where pensions and health care are well developed, the majority of older men and women are among the poor who have not. Free trade, economic restructuring, the globalisation of finance, and the surge in migration, have in most parts of the world tended to produce harmful consequences for older people. These developments have been overseen, and sometimes dictated, by inter-governmental organisations (IGOs) such as the International Monetary Foundation (IMF), the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), while other IGOs with less power have been limited to anti-ageist exhortation. Globalisation transfers resources from the poor to the rich within and between countries. It therefore increases social problems while simultaneously diminishing the freedom and capacity of countries to make social policy. Nonetheless, the effects of globalisation, and particularly its financial dimensions, on a nation's capacity for making social policy can be exaggerated. Political will can combat international economic orthodoxy, but the evident cases are the exception rather than the rule.

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