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CHA task force prepares report on care of elderly.

J M Sullivan

    Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
    |February 9, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Catholic Health Association (CHA) is evaluating social, spiritual, and economic factors impacting the elderly. Recommendations will address healthcare financing and community resource coordination for long-term care needs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Social Sciences

    Background:

    • America faces a growing elderly population with increasing long-term care needs.
    • Societal responses to the unique needs of the elderly require examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore social, spiritual, and economic factors influencing the elderly population.
    • To identify the Church's role and resources in addressing elderly needs.
    • To recommend mechanisms for financing long-term healthcare for the frail elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • The CHA Task Force on Long Term Care Policy is conducting an examination.
    • Analysis includes theological, ethical, and justice implications.
    • Identification of concerns, existing approaches, and community resources.

    Main Results:

    • The task force is articulating the Church's ethical basis for elder care.
    • It identifies elderly concerns, focusing on healthcare access.
    • Existing community and Church resources are being cataloged.

    Conclusions:

    • The study aims to coordinate resources for better elderly care.
    • Recommendations will be made for public and private sector financing of long-term care.
    • A final report will guide future policy and advocacy efforts.

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