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Implementing caring for people
 — the F factor: reasons why some older people choose residential care
Corporate AuthorSocial Services Inspectorate - SSI, Department of Health - DoH; Age Concern
PublisherDepartment of Health, London, 1994
Pages79 pp
SourceBAPS, Health Publications Unit, Storage & Distribution Centre, Heywood Stores, Manchester Road, Heywood, Lancashire OL10 2PZ.
KeywordsAdmission [care homes] ; Attitude.
AnnotationThis study investigated the factors influencing admissions to residential care amongst older people. Findings show that fear is a factor leading many older people into residential care, such as fear of being alone and of being a burden to others.
Accession NumberCPA-941111007
ClassmarkKW:QKH: DP

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