Management of elderly in care homes

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “care homes” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “elderly people” and its relation with “care homes”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “care homes” and tries to gauge its effect on “elderly people”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “management of elderly in care homes” and tries to describe the overall effect of “care homes” on “elderly people”.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

ABSTRACT4

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION6

Background of the Study6

Research Aims and Objectives7

Significance of the study8

Research Questions8

Ethical Consideration8

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW10

Old Ageing10

Experiences of growing old in the nursing home11

Malnutrition - the most common problem faced by the elderly12

Types of care of the elderly12

Skilled Care13

Personal Care13

Supervisory Care13

Self-image13

Volunteer friend activity to elderly people14

Finnish Red Cross14

Folkhalsan15

Vanhustyön Keskusliitto15

Pastoral care to the elderly15

Laws and recommendations17

Social Welfare act 710/198218

Who monitors the old people's interests?19

Municipal old age homes19

Activities in the old-age homes20

Facilities in the Elderly Care Institutions20

Why we need to set up elderly care homes?21

Management of an ideal elderly care home22

Land Acquisition22

Founder Members23

Facilities23

Effective management through technology in elderly care homes23

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY30

Research Design30

Qualitative Research30

Definition of Qualitative Research31

Assumptions of Qualitative Research31

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS33

Discussion33

Findings of the Study35

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION37

REFERENCES39

Chapter 1: Introduction

Background of the Study

The growing incidence of elder abuse and severe fissures in the multi generational family or household has forced many older persons to abandon their family home; some of them have also been “pushed out” and have thus been left shelter-less. Most urban areas appear to have growing incidence of cases of abandoned elderly. A new culture of “peer group participation” being attempted by the aged persons appears to be taking roots in many parts of the world. Old Age Homes of various types are rapidly becoming a choice for many “abandoned”, “left out” or “neglected” old persons with or without survival resources. The vision of “alternate shelter” for older persons, as enunciated in both national and global policy frameworks, includes Group housing for older persons, No physical barriers to mobility, Health care and nutritional support, Development of age-integrated communities, Recreation services, Age-friendly, easy and safe accessibility to shopping complexes, community centres, parks and other services, and Provision of ramps and/or Lifts in vertical housing complexes.

Most developed countries have formulated public policy in regard to the minimum standards of services and care in various institutions for older persons including the Old Age Homes. These standards spell out requirement in terms of Physical facilities, Services, Activities, and Organization and Management. Old Age Homes have largely been located ...