Long-Term Care for Older Persons: A Policy Perspective

1984 ◽  
Vol 84 (10) ◽  
pp. 1331
Author(s):  
R. Craig Stotts ◽  
Nancy N. Eustis ◽  
Jay N. Greenberg ◽  
Sharon K. Patten
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Policy Perspective

scholarly journals High death rate of older persons from COVID-19 in Quebec (Canada) long-term care facilities: chronology and analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Beaulieu ◽  
Julien Cadieux Genesse ◽  
Kevin St-Martin
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Excess Mortality ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
Care Facilities

Purpose Among the ten Canadian provinces, Quebec has experienced the most significant excess mortality of older persons during COVID-19. This practice paper aims to present the chronology of events leading to this excess mortality in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach Documented content from three official sources: daily briefings by the Quebec Premier, a report from the Canadian Armed Forces and a report produced by Royal Society of Canada experts were analysed. Findings Two findings emerge: the lack of preparation in LTCFs and a critical shortage of staff. Indeed, the massive transfer of older persons from hospitals to LTCFs, combined with human resources management and a critical shortage of permanent staff before and during the crisis, generates unhealthy living conditions in LTCFs. Originality/value To our knowledge, this paper is the first to analyse official Quebec and Canadian statements concerning COVID-19 from the angle of quality of life and protection of older adults in LTCFs.

scholarly journals Medical and Long-Term Care Costs When Older Persons Become More Dependent

2002 ◽  
Vol 92 (8) ◽  
pp. 1244-1245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack M. Guralnik ◽  
Lisa Alecxih ◽  
Laurence G. Branch ◽  
Joshua M. Wiener
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Costs

Balancing Institutional and Community-Based Care: Why Some Older Persons Can Age Successfully at Home While Others Require Residential Long-Term Care

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Williams ◽  
David Challis ◽  
Challis Deber ◽  
Jillian Watkins ◽  
Kerry Kuluski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Residential Long Term Care ◽  
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