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02 Dec 2024

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South Africa

English

The Grant in Aid in South Africa: Support for Older Persons in Need of Care Report

Moore, Elena; Mbokazi, Nonzuzo; Megannon, Vayda; Samodien, Zeenat; Sass, Charis; Sidziya, Simamkele (2024). The Grant in Aid in South Africa: Support for Older Persons in Need of Care. University of Cape Town. Report. https://doi.org/10.25375/uct.27916545.v1

02 Dec 2024

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29 Nov 2024

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Europe

English

ECE Thematic Review 2022-2023: Application of EU labour law in the long-term care sector

European Centre of Expertise in the field of labour law, employment and labour market policies (ECE). (2024) ECE Thematic Review 2022-2023: Application of EU labour law in the long-term care sector. Directorate DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission, Brussels

29 Nov 2024

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07 Nov 2024

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Europe

English

Occupational Safety and Health in figures in the health and social sector

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (2024) OSH in figures in the health and social care sector. Summary. EU-OSHA.

07 Nov 2024

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31 Oct 2024

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

English

Access for domestic workers to labour and social protection – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Obradović, N. (2024). Access for domestic workers to labour and social protection – Bosnia and Herzegovina. European Social Policy Analysis Network, Brussels: European Commission.

31 Oct 2024

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31 Jul 2024

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New Zealand

English

Financial Health and Wellbeing of Unpaid Caregivers

Hayman, K., Kerse, N., Teh, R., Wiles, J., Hikaka, J., and Miskelly, P. (2024) Financial Health and Wellbeing of Unpaid Caregivers. Report prepared for the Ageing Well National Science Challenge. July.

31 Jul 2024

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08 May 2024

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Namibia

English

Older Persons and Community Care in Namibia

Ananias, Janet; Moore, Elena (2024). Older Persons and Community Care in Namibia. University of Cape Town. Report. https://doi.org/10.25375/uct.25771332.v1

08 May 2024

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01 May 2024

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Spain
Spain (Catalonia)

Catalan

Els drets de les persones en els entorns residencials de gent gran i de persones amb discapacitat: una reflexió a partir de la pandèmia de la COVID-19

Comitè de Bioètica de Catalunya i Comitè d’Ètica dels Serveis Socials de Catalunya (2024) Els drets de les persones en els entorns residencials de gent gran i de persones amb discapacitat: una reflexió a partir de la pandèmia de la COVID-19.

01 May 2024

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30 Apr 2024

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom (England)

English

Wages and labour supply in the Adult Social Care sector

Vadean F., Allan S., Teo H. (2024) Wages and labour supply in the Adult Social Care sector. NIHR Policy Research Unit Adult Social Care (ASCRU). London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Kent.

30 Apr 2024

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01 Mar 2024

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Italy

Italian

Il settore Long Term Care per anziani non autosufficienti in Italia: rete di welfare, «badantato», posizionamento strategico dei gestori

Notarnicola E. & Perobelli E. (2024), Il settore Long Term Care per anziani non autosufficienti in Italia: rete di welfare, «badantato», posizionamento strategico dei gestori, in: La sostenibilità del settore Long Term Care nel medio-lungo periodo: 6° Rapporto Osservatorio Long Term Care. Egea, 13-34.

01 Mar 2024

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12 Feb 2024

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South Africa

English

Older Persons, Care Needs & Social Grants in South Africa Report

Moore, Elena (2024). Older Persons, Care Needs & Social Grants in South Africa Report. University of Cape Town. Report. https://doi.org/10.25375/uct.25195727.v1

12 Feb 2024

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01 Feb 2024

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Brazil

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Programa Maior Cuidado: An Integrated Community-Based Intervention on Care for Older People

Lloyd-Sherlock P, Giacomin KC, Carvalho PF and Sempe L. (2024) Programa Maior Cuidado: An Integrated Community-Based Intervention on Care for Older People. Inter-American Development Bank, Social Protection and Health Division. VI Series.

01 Feb 2024

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29 Dec 2023

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France

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in France

Oung, C., Sopadzhiyan, A. and Marczak, J. (2023) COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in France. In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (editors) LTCcovid International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://doi.org/10.21953/lse.mlre15e0u6s6

29 Dec 2023

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29 Dec 2023

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Japan

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Japan

Estevez-Abe M., Ide H., Curry N., Hemmings N. and Comas-Herrera A. (2023) COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Japan. In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., (editors) International living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care users and providers: context, impacts, measures and lessons learnt. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of […]

29 Dec 2023

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30 Nov 2023

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Denmark

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Denmark

Rostgaard T., Marczak J. and Langins, M. (2023) COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Denmark. In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (editors) LTCcovid International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://doi.org/10.21953/lse.mlre15e0u6s6

30 Nov 2023

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30 Nov 2023

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Poland

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Poland

Marczak, J., Sowa-Kofta, A. (2023) COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Poland. In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (editors) LTCcovid International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://doi.org/10.21953/lse.mlre15e0u6s6

30 Nov 2023

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29 Nov 2023

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Canada

English

Canada’s Care Economy: A Conceptual Framework

Wray, D., Badets, J., Keating, N. and Fast, J. (2023) Canada’s Care Economy: a Conceptual Framework. Statistics Canada. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-652-x/89-652-x2023002-eng.htm

29 Nov 2023

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28 Nov 2023

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United States

English

Housing America’s Older Adults

Housing America’s Older Adults: Increased government support in the form of additional assistance for rent, accessibility modifications, and services and supports for older households with lower incomes could help alleviate the dual burden of housing and care costs. Better coordination of health and housing programs could help increase the efficiency of both.   Housing America’s […]

28 Nov 2023

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01 Nov 2023

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Italy

English

Long-Term Care in Italy

Brugiavini A., Carrino L. and Pasini G. (2023) Long-Term Care in Italy. National Bureau of Economic Research Working paper 31861. DOI 10.3386/w31861

01 Nov 2023

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30 Oct 2023

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Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo
Montenegro
Northern Macedonia
Serbia

English

Long-Term Care of older persons and persons with disabilities in the Western Balkans

This report provides a comparative overview of the condition of long-term care systems in the Western Balkans and provides insights to develop recommendations to strengthen Long-Term Care in the Western Balkans. It was developed as part of a three-year programme in the Western Balkans region entitled “Strengthening the resilience of older people and people with […]

30 Oct 2023

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26 Sep 2023

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South Africa

English

Older Persons and Community Care in South Africa Report

This report provides evidence on how families interact with services, policies, and infrastructures of care at the community level. It presents four key areas of discussion which focussed on 1) experiences of family care, 2) challenges of family care, 3) support services available and 4)support services needed. The authors provide recommendations regarding adjustments to policies […]

26 Sep 2023

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25 Sep 2023

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Australia

English

Working future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities

Treasury (2023) Working future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities, final report. Australian Goverment

25 Sep 2023

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21 Sep 2023

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South Africa

English

Funding Elder Care in South Africa Report

Report examining funding for care for older people in South Africa Moore, Elena; Kelly, Gabrielle (2023). Funding Elder Care in South Africa Report. University of Cape Town. Report. https://doi.org/10.25375/uct.24146772.v3  

21 Sep 2023

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27 Jun 2023

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South Africa

English

“This Government is Failing Me Too” South Africa Compounds Legacy of Apartheid for Older People

Sleap, B. (2023, August 7). “This government is failing me too.” Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/06/27/government-failing-me-too/south-africa-compounds-legacy-apartheid-older-people

27 Jun 2023

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03 May 2023

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Germany

English

Long-Run Consequences of Informal Elderly Care and Implications of Public Long-Term Care Insurance

Korfhage, Thorben and Fischer, Bjoern, Long-Run Consequences of Informal Elderly Care and Implications of Public Long-Term Care Insurance. IZA Discussion Paper No. 16124, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4447085 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4447085

03 May 2023

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28 Apr 2023

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Germany

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Germany

Lorenz-Dant K., Fischer T. and Hämel K. (2023) COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Germany. In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (editors) LTCcovid International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://doi.org/10.21953/lse.mlre15e0u6s6

28 Apr 2023

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01 Apr 2023

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Türkiye

English

Social Inclusion of Older People in Türkiye

Arun, Ö. & Arun, K. B. (2023). Social Inclusion of Older People in Türkiye. Association for Aging Studies Publication. https://api.senex.org.tr/Upload/Publication/c6affa5b75554580a110cb24eaa0c81d.pdf

01 Apr 2023

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29 Dec 2022

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Italy

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Italy

Perobelli E., Notarnicola E. (2022), COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Italy, in Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (eds.), LTC COVID International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTC COVID, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://ltccovid.org/covid-19-and-the-long-term-care-system-in-italy/

29 Dec 2022

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01 Nov 2022

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Japan

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Japan

Estevez-Abe M., Ide H., Curry N., Hemmings N. and Comas-Herrera A. (2021). COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in Japan. In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (editors) LTCcovid International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://ltccovid.org/covid-19-and-the-long-term-care-system-in-japan/

01 Nov 2022

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01 Oct 2022

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International

English

Global Report on Long-Term Care Financing

Costa-Font, J., & Raut, N. (2022). Global Report on Long-Term Care Financing. https://extranet.who.int/kobe_centre/sites/default/files/WHO_Report_Draft_Juen2022_r.pdf

01 Oct 2022

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15 Sep 2022

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Europe

English

Long-term care social protection models in the EU

European Commission: Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion and Pavolini, E., Long-term care social protection models in the EU, Publications Office of the European Union, 2022, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2767/5178

15 Sep 2022

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12 Aug 2022

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Indonesia
International
Japan

English

The State and the Market: Acceptance of Migrant Care Workers Through Multiple Channels, ERIA Research Project Report No. 06

Reiko Ogawa, 2022, The State and the Market: Acceptance of Migrant Care Workers Through Multiple Channels, ERIA Research Project Report No. 06, Eds. Yuko Hirano and Osuke Komazawa, Agents of Care Technology Transfer Trends and Challenges of Migration Care Workers Across Borders, pp7-21. https://www.eria.org/research/agents-of-care-technology-transfer-trends-and-challenges-of-migration-care-workers-across-borders  

12 Aug 2022

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30 Jun 2022

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Türkiye

English

The Long-term Care System in Turkey

Erdoğan, C. (2022). The Long-term Care System in Turkey. CRC 1342 Social Policy Country Briefs, 26, Bremen: CRC 1342. https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/1604]

30 Jun 2022

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01 Oct 2021

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United Kingdom

English

Caring from a distance: What can we learn from carers’ experiences of using new and familiar ways to stay in touch with family and friends in care homes during Covid-19?

White C., Wray J., Whitfield C., Wolverson E. (2021)   Caring from a distance: What can we learn from carers’ experiences of using new and familiar ways to stay in touch with family and friends in care homes during Covid-19? University of Hull https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/research/groups/docs/caring-from-a-distance-report.pdf 

01 Oct 2021

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28 Jul 2021

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Ireland

English

Projections of expenditure for primary, community and long-term care in Ireland, 2019-2035, based on the Hippocrates model

Walsh B, Keegan C, Brick A, Connolly S, Bergin A Wren M-A, Lyons S, Hill L, Smith S. 2021. Projections of expenditure for primary, community and long-term care in Ireland, 2019-2035, based on the Hippocrates model. ESRI Research Series Report 126 doi: https://doi.org/10.26504/rs126

28 Jul 2021

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01 Apr 2021

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Europe
International

Social Innovation in LTC in Europe: Towards a common narrative for change. InCARE Short Report No.1

Ilinca S., Simmons C., Zonneveld N., Benning K., Comas-Herrera A., Champeix C., Nies H. and Leichsenring K. (2021) Social Innovation in LTC in Europe: Towards a common narrative for change. InCARE Short Report No.1

01 Apr 2021

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01 Mar 2021

Report

Australia

English

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Final report: Care, Dignity and Respect

Aged Care Quality and Safety Royal Commission (2021) Final report: Care, Dignity and Respect.  Final Report | Royal Commissions

01 Mar 2021

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31 Jan 2021

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Australia
France
Germany
International
Japan
Netherlands
Republic of Korea
Spain
Sweden
United States

English

Pricing long-term care for older persons

Report describing experiences of high-income countries in financing long-term care, focusing on price setting and sharing experiences of how pricing is used to contribute to broader LTC policy objectives. Includes case studies on Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United States of America. Barber SL, van Gool K, […]

31 Jan 2021

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01 Jan 2021

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Austria

English

The Long-Term Care System in Austria

Österle, August (2021): The Long-Term Care System in Austria. CRC 1342 Social Policy Country Briefs, 12. https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/833

01 Jan 2021

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12 Jun 2020

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Finland

English

COVID-19 and clients of long-term care in Finland – impact and measures to control the virus

Forma L, Aaltonen M, Pulkki J (2020) COVID-19 and clients of long-term care in Finland – impact and measures to control the virus. LTCcovid, International Long-Term Care Policy Network, CPEC-LSE, 12 June 2020. 

12 Jun 2020

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10 Jun 2020

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Türkiye

English

The long-term care response to COVID-19 in Turkey

Akkan, B., & Canbazer, C. (2020). The long-term care response to COVID-19 in Turkey. LTC Covid International Long-Term Care Policy Network. https://ltccovid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-COVID-19-Long-Term-Care-situation-in-Turkey.pdf

10 Jun 2020

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09 Jun 2020

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Malta

English

The COVID-19 Long-Term Care situation in Malta and Gozo

Fenech MA, Vella M and Calleja N (2020) The COVID-19 Long-Term Care situation in Malta and Gozo. LTCcovid, International Long-Term Care Policy Network, CPEC-LSE, 6 June 2020.

09 Jun 2020

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01 Nov 2019

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Japan

English

Social Stratification of Migrant Care Workers in Japan

Ayako Sasaki and Reiko Ogawa, 2019, Social Stratification of Migrant Care Workers in Japan, ASEAN Social Work Journal, 7, pp15-34. https://www.aseansocialwork.com/index.php/asw/issue/view/6/3

01 Nov 2019

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20 Sep 2019

Report

International

Chinese
English
French
Spanish

World Alzheimer Report 2019: Attitudes to dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease International. 2019. World Alzheimer Report 2019: Attitudes to dementia. London: Alzheimer’s Disease International. https://www.alzint.org/resource/world-alzheimer-report-2019/

20 Sep 2019

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28 Feb 2019

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Türkiye

English

Commodified care relations: Elderly people with disabilities and migrant care workers in Turkey

Akkan, B., & Serim, S. (2019). Commodified care relations: Elderly people with disabilities and migrant care workers in Turkey. Country report for the ETHOS Project. https://ethos-europe.eu/sites/default/files/5.3_turkey.pdf

28 Feb 2019

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20 Nov 2018

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China

English

Options for aged care in China: Building an efficient and sustainable aged care system

Glinskaya E. Feng Z. Options for aged care in China: Building an efficient and sustainable aged care system. World Bank; 2018 . Available from: https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1075-6

20 Nov 2018

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30 Jun 2018

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Türkiye

English

Turkey’s social assistance regime in comparative perspective, history, administrative structure, programs and institutional characteristics

Öktem, K. G. (2018). Turkey’s social assistance regime in comparative perspective, history, administrative structure, programs and institutional characteristics. Working Paper, No.1, Blickwechsel: Contemporary Turkey Studies, Universitat Bielefeld.

30 Jun 2018

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30 Jun 2018

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Türkiye

Turkish

Türkiye’de Yaşlılara Yönelik Hizmetler, Kurumsal Yaşlı Bakımı ve Kurumsal Yaşlı Bakımında İllerin Durumu.

Karakuş, B. (2018). Türkiye’de Yaşlılara Yönelik Hizmetler, Kurumsal Yaşlı Bakımı ve Kurumsal Yaşlı Bakımında İllerin Durumu. T.C. Aile ve Sosyal Politikalar Bakanlığı, Ankara.

30 Jun 2018

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01 Jan 2018

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Türkiye

English

ESPN Thematic Report on Challenges in long-term care: Turkey

Adaman, F., Aslan, D., Erus, B., and Sayan, S. (2018). ESPN Thematic Report on Challenges in long-term care Turkey. Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. Brussels: European Commission.

01 Jan 2018

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30 Jun 2017

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Türkiye

Turkish

Türkiye’de Yaşlı Bakım Hizmetleri Raporu: Avrupa’dan En İyi Uygulama Örnekleri ve Türkiye İçin Bir Model Tasarımı.

Özmete, E. & Hussein, S. (2017). Türkiye’de Yaşlı Bakım Hizmetleri Raporu: Avrupa’dan En İyi Uygulama Örnekleri ve Türkiye İçin Bir Model Tasarımı. T.C. Aile ve Sosyal Politikalar Bakanlığı, T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı. Ankara.

30 Jun 2017

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01 May 2014

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Türkiye

Turkish

Uzun Süreli Bakım Sistemleri ve Finansman Yöntemleri: Türkiye Açısından Değerlendirmeler.

Ayhan, B. (2014). Uzun Süreli Bakım Sistemleri ve Finansman Yöntemleri: Türkiye Açısından Değerlendirmeler. TC Aile ve Sosyal Politikalar Bakanlığı Engelli ve Yaşlı Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü, Uzmanlık Tezi, Ankara. https://www.aile.gov.tr/media/2635/burcu_ayhan.pdf

01 May 2014

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02 Apr 2012

Report

United Kingdom
United Kingdom (England)

English

Outcomes of social care for adults: developing a preference weighted measure

Netten A, Burge P, Malley J, Potoglou D, Towers A. Outcomes of social care for adults: developing a preference weighted measure. Health Technol Assess 2012;16(16) https://doi.org/10.3310/hta16160

02 Apr 2012

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Netherlands

English

COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in the Netherlands

Marczak J, Stekelenburg D, Nies H, Zonnenveld N, Kruse F and van Tol L. (2023) COVID-19 and the Long-Term Care system in the Netherlands In: Comas-Herrera A., Marczak J., Byrd W., Lorenz-Dant K., Pharoah D. (editors) LTCcovid International Living report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care. LTCcovid, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political […]

01 Jan 1970

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Europe

English

Access for domestic workers to labour and social protection. An analysis of policies in 34 European countries

Ghailani, D., Marlier, E., Baptista, I., Deruelle, T., Duri, I., Guio, A.-C., Kominou, K., Perista, P. and Spasova, S. (2024). Access for domestic workers to labour and social protection: An analysis of policies in 34 European countries. European Social Policy Analysis Network (ESPAN), Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

01 Jan 1970

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No pub date set

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Ireland

English

Demand for the statutory home support scheme

Walsh B. and Lyons S. (2021) Demand for the Statutory Home Support Scheme. Dublin: Economic and Social Research Institute). Research series number 122.. Available online at: https://www.esri.ie/system/files/publications/RS122.pdf

01 Jan 1970

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