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Scandinavian home care for the elderly.
1Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|September 5, 1992
Summary
Scandinavian countries demonstrate effective elderly healthcare through proactive social policies. Their decentralized home care services in Norway and Sweden offer a model for successful implementation globally.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health Policy
- Social Services Research
Background:
- Elderly healthcare systems require innovative social policies.
- Scandinavian countries are recognized for advanced social welfare models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine Scandinavian social policies for elderly healthcare.
- To assess the effectiveness of decentralized home care services in Norway and Sweden.
Main Methods:
- Comparative policy analysis of Scandinavian healthcare systems.
- Review of social service structures in Norway and Sweden.
Main Results:
- Norway and Sweden utilize decentralized service models for elderly care.
- Strong social systems underpin successful home care initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Scandinavian proactive social policies significantly benefit elderly healthcare.
- Decentralized home care models from Norway and Sweden show potential for international adoption.