Factors affecting the ability of older people to live independently : a report for the International Year of Older Persons Dwyer, Maire; Gray, Alison; Renwick, Margery
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- 0477019064
- MSP 305.26 FAC
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This report presents research that focused on investigating and identifying personal and environmental factors that allow older people to live independently. The methodology included a literature review to locate relevant factors and effective interventions, interviews with key informants who work with older people or have experience in the field, focus groups with older people, and invitations to older people to contribute personal accounts to the study. Issues relating to Maori concerns are also addressed throughout the report. Recommendations are made to communities, individuals and the Prime Ministerial Task Force on Positive Ageing regarding how opportunities can be created to help older people maintain their independence.