Older people receive home care either by choice or because alternative means of care are not available. The reasons for home care have an economic and cultural component; most of it is provided on a voluntary basis, regardless of the culture of the older person. Good home care, however, should not be left entirely to volunteers, but should be supported by the state through legislation and social policies, especially in the area of primary care and health promotion, as should end-of-life care. By these means some of the negative effects of home care on the recipient and the carer can be reduced.

Item Type:	Non Refereed Article
Research Division:	Studies in Human Society
Research Group:	Sociology
Research Field:	Urban Sociology and Community Studies
Objective Division:	Law, Politics and Community Services
Objective Group:	Community Service (excl. Work)
Objective Field:	Ageing and Older People
Author:	Toiviainen, LH (Dr Leila Toiviainen)
ID Code:	38010
Year Published:	2005
Deposited By:	Philosophy
Deposited On:	2005-08-01
Last Modified:	2006-05-15
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