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Nursing Homes Without Walls for Aging in Place.
Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard1, Odette N Gould2
1School of Nursing - Université de Moncton,Moncton,New Brunswick.
Summary
Nursing homes can provide cost-effective community services for seniors aging in place. This study found that 100% of participating nursing homes believe they can offer valuable support to community-dwelling seniors needing assistance.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Community Services
Background:
- Aging in place is a growing need, requiring innovative and cost-effective community services.
- Existing infrastructure, such as nursing homes, may offer underutilized resources for elder care.
- Seniors living independently in the community often face challenges accessing support services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential role of nursing homes in providing services to community-dwelling seniors.
- To assess the feasibility and perceived cost-effectiveness of nursing homes offering non-traditional community services.
- To identify innovative solutions for supporting aging in place using existing healthcare facilities.
Main Methods:
- A sequential mixed-method study design was employed.
- Online surveys were administered to 42 nursing homes in New Brunswick.
- Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 10 participating nursing homes.
Main Results:
- All surveyed nursing homes (100%) agreed on their potential to offer services for aging in place.
- Participants indicated that nursing homes are a viable option for community-based senior support.
- The study suggests nursing homes can be cost-effective and innovative in delivering these services.
Conclusions:
- Nursing homes represent a cost-effective and innovative resource for supporting community-dwelling seniors.
- Leveraging nursing home infrastructure can enhance services for aging in place.
- Further integration of nursing homes into community care models is recommended.
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