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  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Services Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Global life expectancy is increasing, leading to a growing older adult population.
  • This demographic shift necessitates a greater demand for comprehensive care services for seniors.
  • Understanding available care options is crucial for addressing the evolving needs of older individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically identify and describe the range of care services for older persons.
  • To synthesize findings from existing literature on elder care systems.
  • To provide an overview of services catering to the diverse needs of the aging population.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted using Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
  • English-language articles published between 1990 and 2018 were systematically screened.
  • 246 relevant articles were included after rigorous evaluation of titles, abstracts, and full texts.

Main Results:

  • Multiple elder care systems were identified, including long-term care, home care, assisted living, day care centers, senior centers, nursing homes, and hospice care.
  • Key service categories within these systems include personal care, social support, medical care, and nutritional services.
  • The frequency of citation indicated the prominence of different service types within the literature.

Conclusions:

  • The literature reveals a wide array of care services designed for older adults.
  • Further research is needed to assess the essential components and identify gaps in various healthcare systems.
  • This study provides a foundational understanding of the landscape of elder care services.