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Supporting Family Carers of Older People in Europe
There is no extensive formal care provision or system supporting family carers in Poland. The cohabiting family plays a major role in organizing support for the elderly. Nevertheless, the family carers are not perceived as natural partners for both medical and social services. As a result, caring for the elderly often brings additional costs for the family and restrictions to work and income. This book presents the legal status and social situation of family carers in Poland, explains the range of services available and the possibilities to use help adapted specially for this group.
Family Carers of Older People in Europe
"his book presents the main results of the European research project EUROFAMCARE. It provides an overview of the current situation of family carers of older people in six European countries in relation to the availability, use and acceptability of support services. The presented findings aim at aiding policy and decision-makers to understand the critical importance of family carers now and in the coming decades to improve their situation and to encourage them in their invaluable work of caring.
Kapitał społeczny ludzi starych na przykładzie mieszkańców miasta Białystok
This study on social capital of seniors surveyed 26 seniors between the ages of 60 and 89 from Bialystok, Poland. The respondents were either associated with a nursing home for the elderly or with the University of the Third Age. This study emphasizes the need for older people to focus on improving their human, social and cultural capital. It also recommends that public, commercial and non-governmental institutions implement programs that can create favorable conditions for personal growth among seniors.
Supporting Family Carers of Older People in Europe - The National Background Report for Portugal
In the field of ageing there is a wide range of services available for the elderly, but hardly any direct support for caring family carers. Nevertheless, the majority of care for the elderly is provided by family members, especially women (wives and daughters). As a result, caring for the elderly often brings additional costs for the family. This publication presents the legal status and social situation of family carers in Portugal, explains the range of services available for the elderly and their family carers and points out some challenges for the future developments.
Supporting Family Carers of Older People in Europe
The following publication offers an outline of a situation of family caregivers just before the significant changes brought about by the new legislation on social services will have occurred. That the timing is right since the publication proves that the situation of family caregivers must be substantially changed and improved. If there are any doubts regarding necessity of the new law on social services, this publication will belong to the ones that will help to overcome such presumptions.
Care of Older Persons
This book explores the implications and significant ethical, social, economic and health challenges that an ageing world population presents. It provides valuable insights on concerns related to providing, organizing, planning and managing care for older persons in both formal and informal settings. As the number of older persons increases rapidly around the globe, caring for them is a very important aspect of all ageing and aged societies. While in most countries the care of older persons is provided informally by family members, the changing social scene, family structures and work and employment patterns are leading many nations to create provisions for formal care through institutions or...
