Husband, Partner, Dad, Son, Carer?

Caregiving is a universal practice experienced by both men and women, however, statistics show that women seek out social support  for caregiving more often than men.  The Carers Trust and Men’s Health Forum recently carried out a survey of over 600 male caregivers to examine their experiences as a caregiver, the impact it has on their lives and to determine how social services can better support them.  The findings of the survey can be found in the report, Husband, Partner, Dad, Son, Carer?

Here are some highlights from the report:

·         Over half the male carers (53%) felt the needs of male caregivers were different to the needs of female caregivers

·         Taking on domestic tasks previously carried out by a female family member can be difficult for men

·         47.9% felt being a carer had a negative impact on their mental health

·         7 out of 10 carers said they miss out on spending time socially with other friends and family members

·         In terms of social support, male carers want to be able to access: Breaks or time away from caring; financial and benefits advice; discreet and interpersonal support for managing personal or unfamiliar tasks

To download a copy of the report, please visit http://bit.ly/1pqTdsp. 

Senior Women

Senior Women is a chapter in Statistics Canada, Women in Canada: A gender based statistical report, 2011. The chapter provides an overview of senior women in the population, analysed in a historical context where appropriate. It examines their socio-demographic characteristics, including life expectancy, diversity, family and living arrangements, health and well-being, labour force participation and income. The chapter is also available in PDF.

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-503-x/2010001/article/11441-eng.htm

Profile of Older Americans 2010

The web based publication Profile of Older Americans: 2010 is now available online.

This annual summary of the latest statistics on the older population covers 15 topical areas including population, income and poverty, living arrangements, education, and health.

To access this publication, please go to http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/Profile/index.aspx

Residential Care Facilities (Statistics Canada)

Released in May, 2010, this annual statistical report from Statistics Canada focuses on homes for the aged, facilities for persons with mental disorders and other facilities which provide health or social care. Facilities for the aged include homes for the aged, nursing homes, lodges for senior citizens and rest homes.

http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/collections/collection_2010/statcan/83-237-X/83-237-x2010001-eng.pdf

Agesource and AgeStats Worldwide Databases Now Available

Find comparative statistical data or key information resources in aging around the world through two databases created by AARP.

AgeSource Worldwide identifies several hundred clearinghouses, libraries, databases, training modules, major reports, and Web metasites in some 25 countries.

AgeStats provides access to comparative statistical data that compare the situation of older adults across countries or regions around a variety of issues areas.

Both include many resources related to long-term care.

http://www.aarp.org/research/agesource/

Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, 2008

U.S. statistics on Alzheimer's Disease published by the Alzheimer's Association

http://www.alz.org/national/documents/report_alzfactsfigures2008.pdf