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A 3 page paper discussing whether a mixed economy of care improves quality and increases choice among frail older people. The answer is an unequivocal yes. The mixed economy of care absolutely improves quality and increases choice. Further, it makes greater use of available financial resources in that no one in the local area is being required to accept a greater level of direct care than they need. Bibliography lists 6 sources. KShlthCareMixedEconEld.rtf
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File: CC6_KShlthCareMixedEconEld.rtf
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In times past, those elderly individuals not able to care for themselves either were cared for at home - typically by a family member - or placed
in an institution where they could receive the physical care they no longer were able to provide for themselves. A wealth of individuals caught in the middle ground remained
underserved. Not so frail that they could do nothing for themselves, these aging individuals could have benefited well from having some assistance available to them when it was needed.
The question to be considered here is whether a mixed economy of care improves quality and increases choice among frail older people.
The answer is an unequivocal yes. The Common Approach of the Past As stated above, in the past there was little choice available
for frail older people who could not perform all routine self-care necessary. If they were fortunate enough to be at home or living with a grown child who could
care for them and watch out for them during all their waking hours, then they were able to remain in a home environment. If physical condition warranted or if
there were no caregiver present to assist the elderly individual during the day and evening, the frail older person frequently found himself transferred to a nursing home.
The institutional setting frequently is depressing for older patients. Often they are unable to have any of their own possessions with them aside from personal
items, and they can become quite confused about where they are and why they are there. Psychologically, it has been found that individuals more actively involved with their own
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