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Geriatric day care in theory and practice

E Rathbone-McCuan, M W Elliott

Social Work in Health Care

|January 1, 1976

Summary

Geriatric day care offers an alternative to institutionalization for elderly individuals needing care. This paper clarifies geriatric day care services and presents a model center.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Healthcare Management
Social Services

Background:

Geriatric day care is gaining attention as an alternative to institutionalization for chronically ill and impaired elderly individuals.
There is a lack of clear descriptions and programmatic guidelines for geriatric day care.
Understanding geriatric day care is crucial for improving long-term care options for the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

To define geriatric day care and describe its various types.
To discuss the role of geriatric day care within the broader long-term care system.
To present the Levindale Adult Day Treatment Center as a model for geriatric day care.

Main Methods:

Literature review to define geriatric day care and its types.
Analysis of the position of geriatric day care in the long-term care continuum.
Case study description of the Levindale Adult Day Treatment Center.

Main Results:

Geriatric day care centers vary in their services and target populations.
Day care can serve as a vital component of the long-term care spectrum.
The Levindale Adult Day Treatment Center exemplifies a functional model of geriatric day care.

Conclusions:

Geriatric day care provides a valuable alternative to institutionalization for eligible elderly individuals.
Standardized definitions and guidelines are needed to optimize geriatric day care programs.
The Levindale model offers insights for developing and implementing effective adult day treatment centers.

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