The optimization of elderly care in Szczecin – research report

• Authors: Beata Bugajska , Rafał Iwański , Marta Giezek , Adam Ciemniak
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The aim of the research was the examination of the available solutions in the field of meeting the needs of dependent elderly people in Szczecin and indicating priority actions in terms of elderly care optimization, possible to implement in Szczecin, on the basis of the diagnosis of the needs as well as resource and financial analysis. The method of desk research, including statistical and financial data concerning the social care sector, was used in the article. On the basis of the collected data it is possible to state that investing in sheltered accommodation is an alternative solution for building a nursing home. It is a less expensive replacement, which provides dependent seniors with a higher standard of care and support.

Keywords

EN

elderly people; long-term care; social care system; senior housing

• Publisher: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii WSB
• Journal: EXLIBRIS Biblioteka Gerontologii Społecznej
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 1 (13) /2017 Active and Healthy Ageing
• Pages: 107-120

Dates

published

2017

Contributors

author

Beata Bugajska

• Instytut Pedagogiki Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego

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Rafał Iwański

• Instytut Pedagogiki Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego

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Marta Giezek

• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie, ul. Sikorskiego 3, 70-323 Szczecin

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Adam Ciemniak

• Department of Social Affairs of the City Hall in Szczecin, plac Armii Krajowej 1, 70-456 Szczecin

Identifiers

DOI

10.24917/24500232.131.9