Publications
A critical review and development of a conceptual model of exclusion from social relations for older people Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Social exclusion is complex and dynamic, and it leads to the non-realization of social, economic, political or cultural rights or participation within a society. This critical review takes stock of the literature on exclusion of social relations. Social relations are defined as comprising social resources, social connections and social networks. An evidence review group undertook a critical review which integrates, interprets and synthesizes ...
Pathways to Late-Life Volunteering: A Focus on Social Connectedness Vrije Universiteit Brussel
phases, this study investigates older adults’ perceptions and understanding of
social connectedness factors influencing late-life volunteering. In the first phase,
quantitative data from the Belgian Ageing Studies project (N = 24,508, from
89 municipalities) was analyzed through regression modeling. In the second,
qualitative phase, focus ...
Access to care of frail community-dwelling older adults in Belgium: a qualitative study Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
AIM: This paper aims to identify barriers that frail community-dwelling older adults experience regarding access to formal care and support services. BACKGROUND: Universal access to healthcare has been set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a main goal for the post-2015 development agenda. Nevertheless, regarding access to care, particular attention has to be paid to the so-called vulnerable groups, such as (frail) older adults. ...
Experienced life courses of older people living on low incomes: A qualitative secondary analysis of interviews in Sweden and Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Exploring underexposed stories Vrije Universiteit Brussel
To gain insights into vulnerable lifecourses and give a voice to those often underrepresented in quantitative research, this study examines the life stories (past, present and future) of 19 financially excluded older adults using an adapted version of McAdams' life-story interview scheme. Although these life stories demonstrate an accumulation of many disadvantages and an uncertain future because of current financial situations, the stories ...
Accumulation of Disadvantages: Prevalence and Categories of Old-Age Social Exclusion in Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Frailty differences in older adults’ use of informal and formal care Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Methods: Using cross-sectional data from the Belgian Ageing Studies (survey, N = 38,066 community-dwelling older adults), Latent Class ...