Independence, privacy and risk: two contrasting approaches to residential care for older people

Author:
BLAND Rosemary
Journal article citation:
Ageing and Society, 19(5), September 1999, pp.539-560.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press

This article explores how far two different approaches to residential care enable older people who become residents to maintain their autonomy and independence. It traces the historical development of residential care and of hoteliers to compare its approach to 'the residential task' with that adopted in local authority homes. Attention is focused on the translation of the core values of independence, privacy, dignity, choice and rights into a daily reality for residents. Draws tentative conclusions as to why a 'service' rather than a 'social care' approach may be more successful in enabling older people to preserve their autonomy and privacy after moving into a care home.

Subject terms:
independence, older people, risk, care homes;
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1469-1779
ISSN print:
0144-686X

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