A Multidisciplinary Approach to Capability in Age and Ageing

Foreword
Foreword
Acknowledgment
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
	1.1 The Purpose of This Book
	1.2 Outline of the Book
	References
Chapter 2: The AgeCap Conceptual Framework for Research on Capability in Ageing
	2.1 Theoretical Framework in Brief
	2.2 Why a Theoretical Framework?
	2.3 Central Concepts in the AgeCap Capability Framework
		2.3.1 Capability Set
		2.3.2 Available Resources
		2.3.3 Conversion Factors
		2.3.4 Freedom of Choice
		2.3.5 Goals of Value – Personal Goals
		2.3.6 Justice – A Person’s Right to Achieve Goals of Value
	2.4 A Graphical Illustration of the AgeCap Capability Approach
	2.5 Challenges and Reflections
		2.5.1 How Could the Framework Be Applied?
		2.5.2 What Is Freedom of Choice?
		2.5.3 Goals of Value – Subjective or Objective?
	2.6 Summary and Future Directions
	References
Chapter 3: The ICECAP-O Measure
	3.1 Analytical Synopsis
	3.2 Introduction
	3.3 Development of the Original ICECAP-O
	3.4 The Swedish Version of the ICECAP-O
	3.5 Reliability Testing
	3.6 Validity Testing
	3.7 Summary
	3.8 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: The Capability Approach in Epidemiological Studies
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Cognitive Function and Capability
	4.3 Depression and Capability
	4.4 Multimorbidity and Capability
	4.5 Functional Ability and Capability
	4.6 Genetics and Capability
	4.7 Diet and Capability
	4.8 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: Good Self-Rated Health as an Indicator of Personal Capability in Old Age
	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 Views on Ageing and Old Age
	5.3 What Is Health and How Can It Be Defined?
	5.4 What Is Self-Rated Health and How Can It Be Measured?
	5.5 Good Self-Rated Health as an Indicator of Personal Capability
	5.6 Epidemiological Studies of Self-Rated Health as an Indicator of Personal Capability in the Fourth Age
	References
Chapter 6: Capability in Research on Cognition and Well-being in Ageing and Retirement
	6.1 Capability and Cognition
	6.2 Capability and Subjective Well-being
	6.3 Cognition and Well-being in the Social Context of Retirement
	6.4 Capability in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
		6.4.1 In Sum
	References
Chapter 7: The Neurochemistry of Alzheimer’s Disease: One of the Most Common Causes of Reduced Capability in the Adult Population
	7.1 Introduction
		7.1.1 The Molecular Neuropathology of AD
	7.2 Clinical Neurochemistry and Fluid Biomarkers
		7.2.1 The Core CSF Biomarkers for AD
		7.2.2 CSF Biomarkers in Preclinical AD
		7.2.3 New Biomarkers to Monitor Synaptic Dysfunction
	7.3 The Need for Molecular Epidemiology Studies
	7.4 Blood Tests will Facilitate the Implementation of Biomarkers in Population-Based Studies
		7.4.1 Brain Amyloidosis – Plasma Aβ42/40 Ratio
		7.4.2 Tau Pathology – Phosphorylated Tau
		7.4.3 Neurodegeneration – Neurofilament Light Protein
	References
Chapter 8: The Capability Approach in Research on Ageing Well at Home for Frail Older People
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 A Capability Approach to Ageing Well at Home – Key Concepts for Research
	8.3 Capabilities
	8.4 Functionings
	8.5 The Capability Approach as a Theoretical Framework for Research with and for Frail Older People
	8.6 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: eHealth Literacy and Capability in the Context of the Pandemic Crisis
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Health Literacy and eHealth Literacy
		9.2.1 Definitions and the Operationalisation of eHL
		9.2.2 eHealth Literacy and Capability
		9.2.3 Pandemic, Infodemic and eHealth Literacy
		9.2.4 The Scope of eHealth Literacy in the Pandemic Scenario
	9.3 eHealth Literacy and the Three Societal Levels of AgeCap
	9.4 Methodological Considerations
		9.4.1 Tailoring Information and Plain Language
		9.4.2 Training and Screening
		9.4.3 Instruments and Measures
	9.5 Discussion
	9.6 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 10: Increasing People’s Capabilities by Using Design Thinking in the Decision-Making Process
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 The Concept of Capability
	10.3 Design Research – From Products to Service
	10.4 Design Research in the Digital Era
	10.5 Service Design
	10.6 From Service Design to Social Innovation
	10.7 Design Process and the Emergence of Design Thinking
	10.8 Design Thinking – Exceeding the Boundary of the Design Discipline
	10.9 Using Design Thinking as an Approach to Changing Practice
	10.10 Two Case Studies
		10.10.1 Design Thinking as an Approach to Improving Home Services
	10.11 Design Thinking as an Approach for Improving the Decision-Making Process
	10.12 Discussing the Results of the Two Case Studies
	10.13 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 11: The Capability Approach in Social Work with Older People
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Social Work with Older People
	11.3 Main Concepts of the Capability Approach
	11.4 The Capability Approach and Social Work
	11.5 Methodological Framework
	11.6 Different Uses of the Capability Approach
	11.7 The Capability Approach in Social Work with Older People
		11.7.1 Exploring the Subjective Sense of Well-being
		11.7.2 Addressing Social Inequalities at a Structural Level
	11.8 Discussion
	11.9 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 12: A Historical Perspective on Ageing and Capability
	12.1 Introduction
	12.2 The Capability Approach and Historical Studies
	12.3 Capabilities Among Older Women in the Early Twentieth Century
	12.4 Discussion
	References
Chapter 13: The Capabilities Approach and the Concepts of Self-Determination, Legal Competence and Human Dignity in Social Services for Older People
	13.1 Introduction
	13.2 The Rights to Self-determination and Protection from Harm in Social Services for Older People
		13.2.1 Self-Determination and Legal Competence
		13.2.2 Self-Determination and Human Dignity
		13.2.3 Self-Determination with the Help of a Legal Representative
	13.3 The Capabilities Approach and the Tension Between Individual Self-Determination and State Responsibility to Ensure Human Dignity
	References
		Official Documents
		Swedish Government Bills
		Swedish Government Official Report Series
		Swedish Acts
		Case
		United Nations and EU documents
		Literature
		Webpages
Chapter 14: Invisible or Powerful? Ageing in a Mediatised Society
	14.1 Introduction
	14.2 Living in a Mediatised World
		14.2.1 Media and Information Literacy in a Mediatised Society
		14.2.2 Media Research – An Emerging Field
	14.3 Language and Representation
		14.3.1 The Case of Media Ageism and Covid-19
	14.4 Media Use and Engagement
	14.5 Conclusions: Opportunities and Challenges Within the Intersection of Ageing, the Media and Capability
	References
Chapter 15: System and Life-Course Perspectives on Capability to Work and Capability Through Work
	15.1 Introduction
	15.2 Working-Life Conditions as Multi-component Resources for Capability to Work
	15.3 Conversion Factors – The Crafting of Resources at Work for Capability Across Systems
	15.4 Interaction Between Capability to Work and Capability Through Work
	References
Chapter 16: Organisational Capability for Delayed Retirement
	16.1 Introduction
	16.2 Organisational Research
	16.3 Applying a Capability Approach Within Organisation Studies
	16.4 Studying Organisational Capability
	16.5 Observations of Workplace Practices: Results and Reflections
	16.6 Discussion
	16.7 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 17: Capability and Political Participation Among Ageing Populations
	17.1 Introduction
	17.2 The Relationship Between Age and Political Participation
	17.3 Ageing, Health and Political Participation
	17.4 A Capability Approach to Political Participation
	17.5 Study Design and Method
	17.6 Empirical Illustration of Conceptions of and Reasons for Non-voting
		17.6.1 Internal Capabilities: Engagement
		17.6.2 Internal Capabilities: Health
		17.6.3 External Capabilities: Practical Assistance
		17.6.4 External Capabilities: Social Support
	17.7 Summing Up: The First Steps Towards a Capability Approach to Political Participation
	Appendix
	References
Concluding Remarks
	Future Challenges