Argues that the provision of services which promote the independence and social health of elderly people is the best way to prevent a spiral of dependency, and a rise in demand for expensive acute and emergency services later on.
Argues that the provision of services which promote the independence and social health of elderly people is the best way to prevent a spiral of dependency, and a rise in demand for expensive acute and emergency services later on.
Subject terms:
independence, older people, quality of life, social care provision, cutbacks, emergency services, health;
The author comments on how the burgeoning independent care sector faces the challenge - to make its commitment to offering more choices and independence to its service users a reality in practice.
The author comments on how the burgeoning independent care sector faces the challenge - to make its commitment to offering more choices and independence to its service users a reality in practice.
Subject terms:
independence, local authorities, long term care, nursing homes, needs, older people, policy, private sector, purchaser-provider split, residential care;