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Can home care for older people be improved?

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Can home care for older people be improved?

July 2022

Social Inclusion
Jésica de Armas, Bruno Vieira and Helena Ramalhinho, Universitat Pompeu Fabra;

Home care for elderly people should reconcile healthcare and care linked to social services. This study provides data on the application of a tool to coordinate and optimise these two types of care.

The divide between young and elderly

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The divide between young and elderly

September 2021

Social Inclusion
Jordi Sevilla, Belén Santa Cruz and Diana Ortega, ecomomists;

Is it more difficult for young people to satisfy their aspirations today? This report analyses in depth the divide that has opened between elderly people and their grandchildren, a generation disenchanted with its future.

Loneliness in older people

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Loneliness in older people

September 2021

Social Inclusion
Javier Yanguas Lezaun, ”la Caixa” Programme for Elderly People;

How do the elderly deal with loneliness? According to this study, 64% of them experience feelings of loneliness to some extent.

Loneliness during lockdown: An epidemic within the covid-19 pandemic

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Loneliness during lockdown: An epidemic within the covid-19 pandemic

August 2021

Social Inclusion
Juan Manuel García-González and Inmaculada Montero, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, UPO; Rafael Grande, Universidad de Málaga; Dolores Puga, CSIC;

Has covid-19 worsened feelings of loneliness? According to this study on over 55s in Andalusia, during lockdown feelings of loneliness increased from 47% to 56%, especially affecting women

Long-life societies confronting the challenge of long-term care

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Long-life societies confronting the challenge of long-term care

May 2021

Social Inclusion
Sacramento Pinazo Hernandis, University of Valencia; Clara Costas, KSNET; Elena Costas Pérez, KSNET;

What does long-term care represent for societies with increasing life expectancy? We analyse the research that exists on this issue.

Who is affected by loneliness and social isolation?

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Who is affected by loneliness and social isolation?

December 2019

Social Inclusion
Javier Yanguas, Amaya Cilvetti and Cristina Segura, “la Caixa” Programme for Elderly People;

The most visible face of loneliness is the feeling of not having people to call on or trust in case of need. Who does it affect most? We analyse the influence of factors such as age and gender.  

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