Relationships between the Timed 2.4 Meter Walk Test and Physical Function and Ability to Perform Basic Activities of Daily Living in Frail Elderly Receiving Home-based Rehabilitation Covered by Japanese Long-term Care Insurance

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi SAITO ◽  
Kazuhiro P. IZAWA ◽  
Yutaka OMORI ◽  
Shuichiro WATANABE
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Long Term Care Insurance

scholarly journals Review on Pricing Models for Long-term Care Insurance

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syakir Asrulsani ◽  
Mazlynda Md Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Protection Mechanism ◽  
Long Term Care Insurance ◽  
Risk Protection ◽  
Care Costs

Funding for long-term care costs among elderly people is a critical matter, especially due to high costs and an unexpected length of time. Placement for long-term care that is funded under Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) is very limited, hence, the next option is through private nursing homes. However, the cost could be up to RM 2,000 a month for each person. Therefore, Long- Term Care Insurance is an alternative to fund for Long-Term Care costs as it is expected to reduce financial burden during old age. It is a risk protection mechanism for an insured that needs health and financial protection when an individual is unable to do activities of daily living (ADL) or supports in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). This paper reviews three models that have been used in pricing long-term care insurance. All three models use the equivalent principle of premium to price the insurance policy. However, the probability and assumptions used for each model differ, depending on the insured's needs and profile.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Restorative Care and Factors Associated with Resident Outcomes in Long-Term Care Facilities in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 3860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hua Wang ◽  
Li-Fan Liu ◽  
Ling-Hui Chang ◽  
Chien-Hsin Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Care Facilities

This study aimed to analyze how restorative care is implemented in long-term care facilities and factors associated with resident outcomes in Taiwan. A one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted in 24 long-term care facilities by collecting a sample of 310 participants at the baseline and 210 at six months. Participants were residents aged 65 or over, and were being constrained, used diapers, or were bedridden, or a combination of these. Their physical and mental functions were measured using Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15), and EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D). Mean differences in the outcomes were analyzed, and mixed effect models were used to examine influencing factors. The results showed that most of the participants had good family support. However, participants with better family support were more likely to drop out. Improvements were found in the residents’ outcomes on physical function, depression and quality of life. Social support was a significant influencing factor on most of the outcomes. In conclusion, restorative care was found to have positive effects on residents’ physical function and helped maintain mental function. Sufficient support and communication between participants, families, and staff in facilities are key factors leading to positive outcomes.

scholarly journals LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS BY CHINESE ELDERLY AND POLICY PRIORITIES IN CHINA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S244-S244
Author(s):  
Juan Juan Sun ◽  
Haichao Wu
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Major Chronic Disease ◽  
Age Dependent ◽  
Physical Functions

Abstract With the life expectancy in China continuing to increase, age-dependent chronic diseases are also likely to increase, as is the number of people with long-term care needs. This study evaluated the Long Term Care (LTC) needs of the Chinese older population and introduced related policy priorities. Using the 2014 and 2016 “China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey”, this study assessed the physical functions of older adults by measuring their ability to perform Activities of Daily Living independently, compared changes within the two years, and explored other related indicators including, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, major chronic disease, and mental health conditions. The study also discussed the development of long-term care policies in China and highlighted the priorities of these policies.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Activities of Daily Living of Chronic Stroke Patients Requiring Long-term Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-328
Author(s):  
Tomohiko KAMO ◽  
Katsuhiko EGUCHI ◽  
Hideaki ISHII ◽  
Yusuke NISHIDA
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Factors Affecting
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