The utilisation of aged care services by the frail elderly and their family caregivers
Author(s)
Author(s)
Chou, K. L.
Chi, I.
Date Issued
2006
Publisher
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine & Hong Kong Medical Association
Journal
Hong Kong Medical Journal
Volume
12
Issue
4 (Supplement 2)
Start page
S7
End page
S9
Abstract
1. The service needs of the frail elderly and their caregivers are dynamic, changing with alteration in the health status of the frail elderly and the burden on their caregivers.
2. A wide range of aged care services are provided to the frail elderly and their caregivers living in the community, however, multiple barriers prohibit the use of these services.
3. A continuum of aged care services should be in place so that frail elderly and their caregivers receive what is needed in a timely manner according to changes in health status.
4. Clear referral or admission/re-admission and transfer/discharge procedures are required to ensure that the frail elderly can move freely within the care continuum according to their changing needs.
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