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Institutionnalisation des personnes agees: les representations socialies et leurs impacts
- Author:
- BICKERSTAFF Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Canadian Social Work Review, 20(2), 2003, pp.227-241.
- Publisher:
- Canadian Association for Social Work Education
Following the social transformation introduced by the industrial revolution, institutionalisation became the norm for sheltering and "managing" various groups, such as orphans or indigents, in modern society. The elderly, too, have experienced various forms of institutionalisation. As has been the case, to varying degrees, for institutionalisation of the mentally ill or orphans, institutionalisation of the elderly is socially viewed in a very negative light. This general perception, which covers institutionalisation of the elderly with a veil of fear, shame and guilt, has major consequences for all parties involved. To the extent that such serious negative images persist, this type of care will always be excessively agonising for both the elderly and their families. [Article in French].