Trends in Care and Services for Elderly Individuals in Denmark and Sweden.

Cates, Norman

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Publication Date: 1993

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Trends in Care and Services for Elderly Individuals in Denmark and Sweden.

Cates, Norman

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v37 n4 p271-76 1993

Notes that Denmark and Sweden have achieved reduction in institutionalization of elderly individuals by increasing home care and housing with services and adaptation. Describes innovative model of nursing home care in Denmark--a self-care model that fosters independent living and decision making as long as possible. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Community Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Foreign Countries, Frail Elderly, Home Programs, Human Services, Independent Living, Models, Nursing Homes, Older Adults

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Denmark; Sweden

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