Hong Kong Med J 2006;12(Suppl 2):S7-9
The utilisation of aged care services by the frail elderly and their family caregivers
KL Chou, I Chi, AML Chong
Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong
1. The service needs of the frail elderly and their caregivers are dynamic, changing with alteration in the health status of the frail elderly and the burden on their caregivers.
2. A wide range of aged care services are provided to the frail elderly and their caregivers living in the community, however, multiple barriers prohibit the use of these services.
3. A continuum of aged care services should be in place so that frail elderly and their caregivers receive what is needed in a timely manner according to changes in health status.
4. Clear referral or admission/re-admission and transfer/discharge procedures are required to ensure that the frail elderly can move freely within the care continuum according to their changing needs.
2. A wide range of aged care services are provided to the frail elderly and their caregivers living in the community, however, multiple barriers prohibit the use of these services.
3. A continuum of aged care services should be in place so that frail elderly and their caregivers receive what is needed in a timely manner according to changes in health status.
4. Clear referral or admission/re-admission and transfer/discharge procedures are required to ensure that the frail elderly can move freely within the care continuum according to their changing needs.