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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • The role of the Older People's Commissioner for Wales involves promoting best practices in healthcare and services.
    • Feedback from older adults and service providers reveals a spectrum of care experiences, from exemplary to deeply concerning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and encourage the adoption of best practices in the treatment of older people in Wales.
    • To identify and address instances of inadequate or shocking care experienced by the elderly population.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative data collection through shared examples from older people and service providers.
    • Analysis of anecdotal evidence to identify trends in elder care quality.

    Main Results:

    • A significant number of positive examples of excellent services for older adults have been documented.
    • Instances of care that are shocking and fall below acceptable standards have also been reported, indicating areas for urgent improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a clear need to disseminate best practices in elder care throughout Wales.
    • Addressing and rectifying instances of poor care is crucial to ensure the well-being and dignity of older citizens.