New directions in centre-based aged care in Australia: Responding to changing funding models and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australas J Ageing
; 41(3): 457-465, 2022 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1861176
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Centre-based aged care services are a key site of early intervention and support for people with dementia and their carers. This paper examines the impact of new aged care funding structures on centre-based aged care service accessibility and delivery. It also examines the challenges and opportunities for change facing the sector in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted online with 29 managers or supervisors of centre-based aged care services in Greater Sydney.RESULTS:
The analysis reinforced the essential role of centre-based aged care services in improving the cognitive, physical and psychological health of older people with dementia and their carers. However, the changing funding context and the COVID-19 pandemic have created challenges in access to centre-based services, particularly for the most vulnerable. The challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic also opened opportunities for the introduction of new models of service practice to meet the individual needs of older people and their carers.CONCLUSIONS:
Greater investment in, and flexibility in the funding for, centre-based aged care services is needed to facilitate access for people with dementia and their carers and improve their health and well-being.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dementia
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Australas J Ageing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajag.13081
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