Quality in Ageing and Older Adults: Volume 15 Issue 1

“What made you choose blue?” On becoming more “awkward”

Ron Iphofen

– The purpose of this paper is to offer insights into the personal experience of dealing with the progressive dementia of a close family member.

Co-production within health and social care – the implications for Wales?

Andy Phillips, Gareth Morgan

It is well recognised that individuals have much to contribute to the care that they receive, with attendant benefits on outcomes and reduction in cost. The recognition of…

A sense of dignity in later life: a qualitative study on the views of older women migrants from minoritised backgrounds

Roiyah Saltus, Christalla Pithara

Research evidence indicates the need for studies that explore the salience of dignity from the perspective of older people from a range of ethno-linguistic and cultural…

Early intervention and dementia care: innovation and impact

Viniti Seabrooke, Alisoun Milne

– This study aims to systematically evaluate the impact and effectiveness of two early intervention services in NW Kent.

Standardising assessment instruments and care planning in Ireland

Eric Van Lente, Martin Power

Scoping of instruments in use for assessment of needs and the practices that surround care planning in residential care for older people in Ireland, in the wake of the…

Supporting active participation, engagement and diverse voices

Fiona Poland