INSTITUTIONAL LTC FOR ELDERS IN ASIA AND AFRICA: OWNERSHIP, RESIDENT CHARACTERISTICS, AND STAFFING

The population aging is occurring at a faster pace in developing countries than in developed countries. By 2030, 80% of the world’s elders will be living in developing countries. The demand for congregate long term care (LTC) in developing countries will accelerate due to the growing number of frail...

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Published in:Innovation in aging 2017-07, Vol.1 (suppl_1), p.446-446
Main Authors: Balaswamy, S., Adamek, M.E.
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Language:English
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Summary:The population aging is occurring at a faster pace in developing countries than in developed countries. By 2030, 80% of the world’s elders will be living in developing countries. The demand for congregate long term care (LTC) in developing countries will accelerate due to the growing number of frail elders, limited financial security, and lack family support. Currently, little is known about the policies, programs, and characteristics of institutional LTC (ILTC) for elders in developing countries as defined by the UNO. To fill this gap, a systematic review was conducted using 9 databases and other non-peer review data sources with various combinations of the keywords elder care homes, old age homes, nursing homes and residential facilities to identify research published since 2000. Data was analyzed from 83 empirical sources on ILTC for elders in developing countries to assess the resident characteristics, funding source, and staffing. Findings confirm great diversity in provision of ILT among developing countries. Asian countries far excel in ILTC polices and program (e.g. Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan) than other countries in Asian (e.g. Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Philippines) and Africa. However, the characteristics of ILTC elderly residents (women, poor, chronic illnesses, disabled, very old, dementia diagnosis, developmental disabilities, mental illness), limited skilled staff (nurses, physicians), funding sources (government, NGO & Private) are common in most countries. Based on this review, recommendations are made for future research, policy, practice and educational training to improve LTC. Collaborative international partnerships are needed to develop solutions to the global gap in LTC.
ISSN:2399-5300
2399-5300
DOI:10.1093/geroni/igx004.1595