Avoiding Institutional Outcomes for Older Adults Living with Disability: The Use of Community-Based Aged Care Supports
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| Title: | Avoiding Institutional Outcomes for Older Adults Living with Disability: The Use of Community-Based Aged Care Supports |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ellison, Caroline, White, Amy, Chapman, Libby |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Sep 2011 36(3):175-183. |
| Availability: | Informa Healthcare. Telephone House, 69-77 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LQ, UK. Tel: 800-354-1420; e-mail: healthcare.enquiries@informa.com; Web site: http://informahealthcare.com/action/showJournals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Day Programs, Older Adults, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Community Programs, Residential Programs, Qualitative Research, Aging (Individuals), Interpersonal Relationship, Attitude Measures, Residential Care, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| DOI: | 10.3109/13668250.2011.597377 |
| ISSN: | 1366-8250 |
| Abstract: | Background: Most people with a disability want to remain living in their own home as they age. Without additional support, people with a disability may not be able to avoid moving into residential aged care, attending day programs, or becoming isolated from participation in the wider community. This study examined whether participants perceived access to community-based aged care supports assisted with avoiding receiving more institutional models of service as they age. Method: Qualitative research processes were used to explore the perceptions of 60 individuals with a disability aged 50 years and over, in relation to ageing and the value of community-based aged care. Results: Findings indicated that participants receiving community-based aged care supports reported benefits including opportunities to develop relationships, maintain daily living skills and participate in community activities. Conclusion: Due to a lack of confidence in the availability of access to mainstream community-based aged care services, many participants felt vulnerable or unsure about their future and ability to remain living in their own home. Several participants commented that this meant that an undesired early relocation into residential aged care or congregate disability services appeared inevitable. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 28 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ962132 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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