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Old people's homes: the relatives' view

M Nicholson1, D White

  • 1Relatives Association, London.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|April 3, 1993
PubMed
Summary

New British arrangements for elderly residential care funding require assessments by social services. The Relatives Association advocates for involving family members in decisions for older adults in care homes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Policy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • New arrangements for funding and arranging residential care for the elderly in Britain commenced on April 1st.
  • Local authority social services departments now employ care managers to assess individuals needing full-time residential care.
  • Consultation with both care recipients and direct carers is mandated for admission decisions into old people's homes or nursing homes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of new care arrangements for relatives not directly involved in caregiving.
  • To highlight the role and perspective of the Relatives Association, a voluntary organization for family members of residents in care homes.
  • To discuss the future outlook for elderly residents and their relatives under the revised care system.

Main Methods:

  • Personal perspective from the vice president of The Relatives Association.
  • Explanation of the organization's role and future vision by its founder.
  • Analysis of new social care policies and their impact on families.

Main Results:

  • The new system mandates assessments by care managers, potentially leading to residential or nursing home admission.
  • Emphasis is placed on consulting users and carers, but the role of non-direct caregiving relatives requires consideration.
  • The Relatives Association provides a platform for family members, addressing their unique concerns.

Conclusions:

  • The revised care system necessitates a broader definition of consultation to include all relevant family members.
  • Organizations like The Relatives Association play a crucial role in advocating for the needs of families with relatives in care.
  • Future care models should integrate family perspectives more effectively to support elderly residents' well-being.

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