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Home care for older people
Citation
Toiviainen, LH, Home care for older people, The Journal of the British Menopause Society, 11, (2) pp. 57-60. ISSN 1362-1807 (2005) [Non Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1258/136218005775544480
Abstract
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 Details
Item Type: | Non Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Sociology |
Research Field: | Urban sociology and community studies |
Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
Objective Group: | Community services |
Objective Field: | Ageing and older people |
UTAS 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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