Needs of frail elderly people in informal settlements

Needs of frail elderly people in informal settlements.

The frail elderly in informal settlements find themselves in an extremely vulnerable position due to a number of factors, namely, their increasing dependency status, limited resources and adverse physical environment. Various aspects that influence the aged in their present environment will be highlighted. A survey method was used to explore and to describe the world in which they live in infor...

Informal Settlements Upgrading: The Gecekondus in Ankara

Addressing the health needs of frail elderly people: Ontario's experience with an integrated health information system.

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Home visits for frail older people: a qualitative study on the needs and preferences of frail older people and their informal caregivers.

BACKGROUND A number of studies have examined the effects of home visits and showed inconsistent results on physical functioning, institutionalisation, and mortality. Despite continuing interest from professionals in home visits for older people, reports on older people's needs and preferences for such visits are scarce. AIM This qualitative study aims to explore the views and needs of commun...

Missing links in oral health care for frail elderly people.

A national interdisciplinary strategy is needed to address the comprehensive oral health care needs of frail elderly people residing in long-term care facilities. Reasonable care within the social and personal context of frailty encompasses active prevention of disease augmented by necessary restorative treatment, provided with sensitivity to a person"s propensity to seek care. Typically, denta...