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Assisted living platform: the long term care revolution
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 71
- Place of publication:
- London
This report outlines the case for a revolution in long term care, set in a time scale of 2012, 2020 and 2050. Based on desk-based research of reports and peer reviewed article, it sets out a vision for an alternative to institutional care, drawing on substantial evidence about the views of older people and their carers in the UK and lessons from abroad, . The findings are set in the context of demographic concerns about the rise in numbers of older people, increased prevalence of long term conditions, the role of informal carers, numbers in institutions and costs, poor care both in institutions and at home, financial constraints and the complexity of funding. The paper also identifies practical examples of care provision. Key areas covered include a person-centred approach to care, long term care at home, the role of appropriate housing and health, extra care housing and the potential of technology to enhance people's lives and maintain their independence. The paper highlights implications for providers and makes recommendations to government and industry leaders on key factors for revolutionizing long term care for older people. (Edited publisher abstract)