Monday, December 3, 2012

India ageing faster than expected


The emerging changes in the age and sex structure of India’s population, particularly at old and
older ages will have a profound impact on the demographic landscape and are expected to
pose multifaceted developmental challenges. While the knowledge base with regard to the
elderly in terms of their demographic, social and economic conditions, health needs and their
living arrangements are fairly extensive in developed countries, it is woefully inadequate in
India. Several researchers have attempted to extract information on issues of the elderly from
various national surveys commissioned for different purposes. However, data bases at the macro
level focusing exclusively on the elderly are negligible in number. Hence, the United Nations
Population Fund (UNFPA), India in collaboration with the Population Research Centre (PRC),
Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, the Institute of Economic Growth
(IEG), Delhi and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai launched a research project,
Building a Knowledge Base on Population Ageing in India (BKPAI) in the VII Cycle of Cooperation with
the Government of India (2008-12).
Go to the Report on the Status of Elderly in Select States of India, 2011

Monday, March 26, 2012

course announcement of the diploma courses of cll,tiss



Announces two 1 year programmes 2012-2013

Diploma in Gerontology


(for 12th and above with 2 years of experience)
&
Diploma in Counseling


(for graduates above 25years)
For Information

For further details
Section Officer-Short term porgrammes


Tel-022-25525000(General)


022-25525253/63(Direct)

CLL- Bhargavi / Ritesh

                                                  Tel- 022-25525682

course announcement of the diploma courses of cll,tiss


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Eden Alternative Training on 27th and 28th of march, 2012

The Centre for Lifelong Learning, TISS and Silver Inning Foundation are happy to announce a Two day non-resident Workshop on Eden Alternative Training to be held at TISS on the 27th and 28th of March , 2012.

Silver Inning Foundation(SIF) through Ms.Reis Woollen brings Eden Alternative (EA) Training to India. This is EA 3rd workshop in India and South East Asia.
Eden at Home (EAH) applies Ten-Principle Philosophy to improving quality of life for Elders living at home and their care partners. A community-based approach to person-centered care, EAH focuses on building collaborative care partner teams that include the active participation of the Elder herself. Working together, empowered care partner teams help to ensure the independence, dignity, and continued growth and development of our Elder care partners and each other.

What does attending this workshop provide?
After training, you will inspire care partners, both within their organization and out in the community, to:
* Reframe perceptions of aging and disability
* Work together to reduce caregiver stress & burnout
* Build strategies on strengths, rather than limitations
* Develop meaningful connections with each other
* Create opportunities for all to give as well as receive in care giving role
* Communicate effectively & thoughtfully between caregivers and Elders
* Share joy, hope, wisdom, spontaneity, & respect
* Prevent loneliness, helplessness, & boredom for all on the care partner team .

Who can Attend:
• NGO's working with Elderly
• Old Age Homes Staff / Managements
• Senior Citizens
• Senior Citizens Associations
• Senior Citizens Day Care Center
• Dementia Homes
• Hospice / Palliative care
• Hospitals
• CSR staff
• Health Professionals
• Social Workers
• Psychologist
• Gerontologist / Geriatricians
• Government Departments

Medium of Instruction: English
Date: March 27th to 28th, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programme: Eden Alternative Training: www.edenalt.org
Host: The Centre for Lifelong Learning, TISS, Mumbai
Eden Educator: Ms. Reis Woollen with Silver Inning Foundation

Venue: Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India , Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088 ,Tel: 91-22-2552 5680 , Mobile: 92-233 00722

Questions? Contact Silver Inning Foundation Helpdesk: 99871-04233 / 9819819145 ;silverinnings@gmail.com

Registration Fees: Rs. 1300/- only (No profit No loss basis). The fee is for two days,
includes working materials, notes and hospitality (lunch & snack) .
Payment to be made at: Cash counter at TISS between 10.30 am and 1pm on all working days (inform cashier about Eden @home Training) OR send cheque in name of 'Tata Institute of Social Sciences' by courier to C/o. Sailesh Mishra ,ARENA III, Flat - 801/802, Poonam Garden , Mira Road -East, Mumbai. India – 401107 OR to Prof. Nasreen , Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai . India - 400 088 . Tel: 91-22-2552 5680 .

A copy of the receipt or chq zerox will have to be brought along on the 27th March at the time of registering.

Note: Those who pay by cheque or cash at the TISS counter directly need to register with Ms.Bhargavi, Secretary, CLL and show the pink reciept to her as soon as they make the payment.

Kindly send in your confirmation to Prof. Nasreen Rustomfram, nasreen_r@tiss.edu or Mr. Sailesh Mishra at silverinnings@gmail.com before 20th March,2012.Any queries may be addressed to both on above given email IDs.

About : The Eden Alternative: The Eden Alternative is a small not-for-profit organization making a big difference in the world. Based on the core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth, rather than a period of decline.

The Eden Alternative 10 Principles is seeking to remake the experience of aging around the world. The core concept of The Eden Alternative is strikingly simple. Dr. William Thomas, his wife Judy, the Eden home office staff, 50 Eden Educators, 60 mentors and more than 15,000 associates teach that where elders live must be habitats for human beings, not sterile medical institutions. They are dedicated to eliminating the plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom that make life intolerable in most of today’s long-term care facilities.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning : The Centre for Lifelong Learning is an independent centre
at Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The mission of this Centre is to work with adult learners who seek to work with the disadvantaged and vulnerable sections of society and also cater to people who would like to continue their education by taking up professional courses. To this end, it offers part-time Diploma Programmes in Gerontology and Counselling. Besides, it conducts a
range of outreach and short-term programmes for professionals, Para-professionals and volunteers. The thematic contents of these programmes focus upon work-related needs as also self-growth and individual development.

Silver Inning Foundation: Silver Inning Foundation is registered NGO dedicated for the cause of Senior Citizens. It is part of social enterprise Silver Innings which hosts one of the most comprehensive and dedicated website for elderly &their family www.silverinnigs.com . The vision, mission and goals of SIF are centered on creating and implementing services and programmes that are holistic in nature and address the need to acknowledge the much needed supportive environment that the elderly deserve. It looks at reintegrating the elderly into
mainstream society and lives with dignity. Silver Innings is working towards creating Elder Friendly World where Ageing becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience.

Reis Woollen: Ms. Reis Woollen (RN-BC, BSN/BSc, CRRN) is a board certified Geriatric Nurse from California and an Eden Alternative Educator. Reis works with Silver Inning Foundation as Director-Eldercare Education. She is currently a Graduate Student at University of California- San Francisco in the field of Advanced-Practice Gerontological Nursing Science.

Web link: http://silverinnings.blogspot.in/2012/03/eden-alternative-training-this-march.html

Friday, March 2, 2012

Will Low Retirement Ages Last Forever?


Will Low Retirement Ages Last Forever?

by Ana Gonzalez Ribeiro, San Francisco Chronicle

February 23, 2012

  

  
Given the recent economic crisis in places like Greece and Italy, it's difficult to believe that the retirement age of workers in these countries is low. Turkey, for example, used to have a retirement age of 60 until the government abolished it and changed it to 25 years of contributions, meaning that depending on the age they entered the workforce, men and women would be eligible to retire based on the years they contributed to their retirement plan. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) calculated that workers who made contributions for 25 years and started working at age 20 would be able to retire at 45. Greece closely follows Turkey in retirement age. In Greece the retirement age is 57 up from 55 in 1959. In Italy the age is 59, but will increase to 65 by 2030.


Turkey
Despite having low retirement ages, these countries have not been able to handle the economic strain the increasingly older population is placing on their government pension plans. This is demonstrated by their increasing retirement ages. Turkey has been struggling for years to keep up with its pension plan payouts. In 2008, the government was confronting a system that ate up 17% of its budget. Payments for the 12 years leading up to 2006 totaled 119% of that year's gross domestic product. Its early retirement age was threatening to bankrupt the country unless lawmakers decided to make a change. Social security was consuming almost 4% of gross national product. According to the OECD, this figure is forecasts to increase to 6% by 2045 if there are no changes.

In 2010, The United States Social Security Administration stated in their "Social Security Programs Throughout The World" report that as of 2036, Turkey's retirement age will rise gradually to age 65 by 2046 (men) and 2048 (women). This would allow pensions to accumulate more slowly.

National Retirement Age
Few countries now have a national retirement age of 60, including Belgium, Hungary, Korea and Luxembourg. France's current retirement age is 60.5. Given the increased life expectancy rates, many workers will have to wait longer to reach retirement. According to the OECD, to accommodate the growing old population, many countries are increasing their pensionable age.

The U.S. currently has the third highest retirement age: 66 and will increase to 67 by 2022. Iceland and Norway have the oldest 2010 retirement age of 67. Denmark will be gradually rising its retirement age to 67 by 2028. In the U.S., workers can start receiving social security retirement benefits at the age of 62 but at a lesser amount. However, the United Kingdom is currently projected to overtake all other countries by 2047 with a retirement age of 68. According to the OECD, the pensionable age will reach 65 for both sexes by 2020.

The Bottom Line
Due to the economic strain life expectancy rates are placing on countries, governments around the world are encouraging people to work longer. Some countries are even placing strict qualifying conditions on workers who want early retirement. Early retirement seekers get fewer pensions while a larger payout is given to workers who stay in the workforce longer. Some countries are even taking the retirement age limit further.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Workshop Announcement: MUSIC & VISUAL ARTS FOR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT


Workshop Announcement




MUSIC & VISUAL ARTS FOR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT




(March 11 & 12, 2012)





The Centre for Lifelong Learning invites you to participate in a 2-day workshop on Music & Visual Arts for Personal & Professional Enhancement as part of its on-going capacity building programme series (Nirantar)onMarch 11 & 12, 2012 from10.00 am-5.00 pm attheTata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar.


In the two days, Participants will have hands-on experience of a range of simple visual art techniques and musical exercises that can be used in personal life and professional practice to enhance creativity, provide opportunities for self discovery and growth and develop self confidence. 

In the module on Art emphasis will be given to developing new skills and offering a practical introduction to the very positive benefits that are gained through the experience of creative processes.

While the module on Music will be a chance to enjoy making and creating music with

the body, voice, and percussion instruments, with a focus on employing musical activities for

non-musicians when working with others and for personal skills development.


The Workshop will be conducted by Ms. Liz Kempwhois an artist by profession and has almost forty years of engaging Art Skills for Development andMs. Laura Grimewho is aMusician, Community Music Leader, Teacher and Workshop faciltator.Both the facilitators are visiting from the U.K. 


Workshop Fee: Rs. 750/- (inclusive of all workshop material & hospitality)


For Further Details and Registration Contact:


Ms. Sabiha Vasi
Assisstant Professor,
Centre for Lifelong Learning, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai 400088
Tel Nos: 25525681; sabiha_v@tiss.edu
Website:www.tiss.edu

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Brookdale Senior Living Highlights Study on Function-Focused Care


Brookdale Senior Living Highlights Study on Function-Focused Care
By Michelle Seitzer / Posted on 11 January 2012

In the December issue of Geriatric News, Dr. Kevin O’Neil, an acclaimed geriatrician and Brookdale’s Chief Medical Officer, shared an overview of a recent study published in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Researchers testing the function-focused care in assisted living (FFC-AL) intervention hoped their efforts would reduce the decline that many seniors in this setting experience. Over the 12-month period of study, researchers hoped the interventions would demonstrate such outcomes as improved mood, resilience, and balance. At the end of the year, they were successful: “Residents…demonstrated less decline in function,” says the piece, and some even “returned to ambulatory status.”
A function-focused care approach, says Dr. O’Neil, requires a change in the wayassisted living staff provide care. Rather than completing basic daily tasks like bathing or dressing (often referred to as ADLs, activities of daily living) for the residents, direct care providers should instead empower them to do as much as they are able, “so that residents could spend more time in physical activity and thus maintain and improve function.”
The perceived and actual loss of independence after a move to assisted living is a major struggle for many seniors, and understandably so. Empowering function and encouraging activity is well worth the effort then, though a shift to an FFC approach takes time (as a major alteration in behavior and practice often does).