Background An increasing number of functionally dependent older people require care and
medical treatment. Increasingly governments are shifting resources into community care …

Background Changing population demographics have led to an increasing number of
functionally dependent older people who require care and medical treatment. In many …

Background Rehabilitation for older people has acquired an increasingly important profile
for both policy‐makers and service providers within health and social care agencies. This …

Background Costs and consumer preference have led to a shift from the long-term
institutional care of aged older people to home and community based care. The aim of this …

Background Many elders struggle with the decision to remain at home or to move to an
alternative location of care. A person's location of care can influence health and wellbeing …

Introduction: intermediate care has been developed to support older people to remain living
in their own homes, combining a higher level of support with a rehabilitation focus. Evidence …

Background In old age, reduction in physical function leads to loss of independence, the
need for hospital and long-term nursing-home care, and premature death. We did a …

Despite a shift from institutional services toward more home and community-based services
(HCBS) for older adults who need long-term services and supports (LTSS), the effects of …

Background Care homes in the UK rely on general practice for access to specialist medical
and nursing care as well as referral to therapists and secondary care. Service delivery to …

Background Examination of demographic trends indicates that the worldwide population is
progressively ageing. It is expected that such longevity will be associated with an increase in …