In-home care and ‘supported independence’ for the frail elderly: A social work perspective
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https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol24iss1id137Keywords:
social work practice, health social work, home care,Abstract
The article focuses on role of social workers in providing in-home care and assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL) for older people in New Zealand. From the physician- and hospital-based medical care for older people, a shift back to home-based medical care was emphasized by the Ministry of Social Development in April 2001. The New Zealand Health of Older People Strategy was implemented with the aim of achieving positive aging, quality of life and independence.
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