Bringing well-being and choice into everyday home care

Author:
PATMORE Charles
Journal article citation:
Working with Older People, 10(3), September 2006, pp.24-27.
Publisher:
Emerald

The author presents the findings of research which investigated what enables some home care services to give older people personalised extra help, which supports morale and well-being. For example why some services can take their clients shopping, provide companionship, or look after their pets, when others services say they cannot do this. The research was funded by the Department of Health and conducted at the Social Policy Research Unit. First, 23 home care providers in 12 localities were interviewed. Six providers were then picked for indepth study. The article highlights key findings, including ways of promoting well-being and choice for service users.

Subject terms:
holistic care, home care, needs, older people, quality of life;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1366-3666

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