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[Activating help--aims and limits (author's transl)].

G Haag

    Aktuelle Gerontologie
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study examines support for aged individuals in Germany from welfare associations, highlighting the gap between goals and reality. It proposes practical measures and emphasizes the need for practice-based research to improve elder care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Social Welfare Policy
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Analysis of current support systems for the aged in the Federal Republic of Germany.
    • Perspective of various welfare associations offering practical insights.
    • Examination of the disparity between stated aims and actual implementation of elder care initiatives.

    Purpose:

    • To critically evaluate existing programs and policies for aiding and encouraging aged people.
    • To identify key problem areas and necessary measures for improving elder support.
    • To outline requirements for training, continuing education, and practice-oriented research in gerontology.

    Summary:

    • The publication analyzes the practical efforts of welfare associations in supporting aged individuals in Germany.

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  • It contrasts the aspirations of elder care with available knowledge and realized outcomes, detailing specific challenges.
  • A catalog of essential measures and recommendations for training and research is presented.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a practical overview of elder care challenges and solutions in Germany.
    • Informs welfare associations and policymakers on necessary improvements in services for the aged.
    • Highlights the crucial role of evidence-based research in enhancing the daily lives of elderly citizens.