Supporting research to play a vital role in planning for an ageing population across the island of Ireland.

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1 Supporting research to play a vital role in planning for an ageing population across the island of Ireland. Our e-bulletin provides up-to-date information on ageing research including events, funding opportunities, latest research and innovation. More detailed information is available on our website. Contents: 1. CARDI Latest Updates 2. Ageing Research Updates 3. Ageing Policy Updates 4. Research and Policy Publications 5. April Events and Seminars 6. Funding, Awards and Research Opportunities June 2009 CARDI Latest Updates Beeson Awards Irish Scientists $900,000 The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), The Atlantic Philanthropies and The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) are pleased to announce the 2009 recipients of the Paul Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research for the Island of Ireland. CARDI research grants agreed and Call 2 coming up CARDI was delighted to receive a large number of applications for Call 1 of the grants programme and has now informed applicants if they have been successful or not. We have also put a short document on our website giving advice on the factors that distinguished the successful applications. Call 2 will be announced in June, along with details of the successful applicants in Call 1. The 4 th Living Knowledge Conference - Engaged Communities, Engaged Universities: Developing policy and practice in participatory research This conference takes place from August 2009 in Belfast. CARDI will coordinate the theme Planning for Demographic Change. This international conference aims to influence international research policies and establish priorities for community based research. Recent CARDI publications include: Stocktake of Ageing Public Policy Initiatives in Ireland, North and South This document gives researchers, policy makers and members of the voluntary and

2 community sector an easy to navigate overview of existing ageing policy initiatives on the island of Ireland and at EU and International level. Government Structures in Ireland North and South This resource sets out government structure across the island Ireland. All publications are available at: Forthcoming CARDI publications include: Goods, Facilities and Services: Lessons from Ireland on Equality for Older People This research briefing will highlight key findings and look to lessons from other countries where age discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services has been prohibited. Ageing Research Updates Research into pensions reform reveals Ireland is not prepared for demographic change This research from the Centre for Economic Studies and Institute for Economic Research (CESifo) indexes pension reform measures across 17 EU countries. Businesses in UK not reaching older market Latest research from Age Concern and Help the Aged finds 57% of older people feel that businesses in the UK ignore them and focus most of their attentions on the 'youth' market. Does free medical care increase GP use by older people? New research asks if the abolition of charges for GP visits for all those over 70 years of age in 2001 led to a significant change in their GP visiting behaviour. Submit abstracts now for the Irish Gerontology Scientific Meeting 09 The deadline for abstracts is 31 st May, The meeting will take place at the Spires Building, Belfast (opposite Europa Hotel) on September 25th-26th Early bird registration offer closes on 30 th June. 9 out of 10 older people failed by adult protection system Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) study shows adult protection systems did not work for 90% of older people who suffered elder abuse Ageing Policy Updates NI Assembly debates healthcare for older people On the 18 th May Assembly members called on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to reconfigure and enhance services for older people and to ensure that these services are integrated, person-centred and well-staffed. Read the full debate at: Update on status of the National Council on Ageing and Older People The Bill to suspend the National Council has been referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children. Further information available at:

3 Treatment of Alzheimer s disease questioned at the NI Assembly The Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety was questioned on drug treatments available for Alzheimer s disease patients in Northern Ireland Further information is available at : UK Government publishes Equality Bill outlawing age discrimination. A national review of age discrimination in health and social care is taking place and a report will be published in October AGE calls for a ban of mandatory retirement ages Age, European Platform for Older People, publishes its general declaration. Read more at /pdf_age_general_assembly_final_declaration_8_may_2009.pdf Research and Policy Publications Adequacy of Pension Systems in Europe: An Analysis Based on Comprehensive Replacement Rates This paper looks at individuals access to appropriate pension entitlements, public and/or private, which allow them to maintain reasonable standard of living after retirement Options for care funding: What could be done now? This report looks at how the current economic climate could negatively impact the present long term care funding model. According to Government figures the present model is already unsustainable and funding would need to be trebled to maintain the status quo. Falls and fear of falling: burden, beliefs and behaviours Research looks into falls and fear of falling, poor health outcomes including decreased quality of life, functional limitations, restricted activity and depression. Work orientations of older employees change over the 90s and into the 00s The Policy Studies Institute reports that older employees have become relatively disillusioned in the work place, and show that their negative feelings are aimed at their employers rather than the general employment situation. End of life care - House of Commons Public Accounts Committee Report This report by the Comptroller and Auditor General highlights evidence from witnesses of the Department of Health and the NHS on the provision of end of life care. It examines the scale and quality of end of life care, the current and future approach to commissioning and funding of services, and the ability of NHS and social care staff to provide such care. Events and Seminars The World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics This event will take place in Paris from 5 9 July Call for abstracts is now closed.

4 Registration will close on 12th June For more information go to: or Elder Mediation World Summit & Symposium The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the Elder Mediation International Network host the Elder Mediation World Summit and Symposium from 8 10 June, 2009 at the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin. For more information go to: Rights, Risks, Dignity & Choice Issues in the Care of Older People: The Legal Perspective The RCN Older People s Nursing Network s (OPeNN) seminar takes place on 10 th June 2009 in Lecture Theatre 1, MDEC, Altnagelvin Hospital Site, L/Derry. Full programme information is available at Website: Contact:anna-marie.boyd@rcn.org.uk Britain s population time-bomb? The challenges and opportunities of an ageing society This discussion is presented by the Royal Geographical Society and will take place on 16 th June at 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR. Programme details are available at: Protecting Older Adults: Interweaving Formal and Informal Responses to Elder Abuse Age Action Ireland and the Social Policy and Ageing Research Centre will host a one day conference June 26th 2009 to bring people from a range of different sectors and disciplines together to discuss the responsibility shared by all members of society to tackle the issue of elder abuse. To register socialinclusion@ageaction.ie Funding, Awards and Research Opportunities There are a range of funding opportunities listed on our website - here are a selection of announcements 7 th EU Framework Programme Ireland Opportunities Care award for excellence in the development of care for older people The Medical Research Council s new investigator research grants - population and systems medicine European Commission - Study on social services of general interest Parkinson's Disease Society Career Development Awards Please feel free to circulate the information within your organisation as appropriate. If you do not wish to receive this E-bulletin info@cardi.ie and your details will be removed from our mailing list.

5 CARDI Staff Team If you want to explore how to be involved in progressing ageing research or want to find out more about our work please contact our team. CARDI staff are: Roger O Sullivan Director Elaine Cartmill Administrative and Finance Officer Paul McGill Strategic Research Officer Judith Cross Policy Officer Kate Morris Communications Officer CARDI Steering Group CARDI has been developed by leaders from the ageing field across Ireland (North and South). Our Steering Group Members are: Professor Davis Coakley Co-Chair of CARDI Professor Robert Stout Co-Chair of CARDI Gabrielle Jacob National Council on Ageing and Older People Owen Metcalfe Institute of Public Health Dr Denis O Mahony Cork University Hospital Anne O Reilly Age Concern Help the Aged NI Professor Eamon O Shea Irish Centre for Social Gerontology Robin Webster Age Action Ireland Dr Roger O Sullivan Director of CARDI This work has been made possible through funding by The Atlantic Philanthropies, augmented by grants from the Department of Health and Children in Dublin and the Research and Development Office, Northern Ireland. CARDI is hosted by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland.