Institutional care for older people in developing countries: the case of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Lloyd-Sherlock, Peter and Redondo, Nelida (2010) Institutional care for older people in developing countries: the case of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Journal of Population Ageing, 2 (1-2). pp. 41-56. ISSN 1874-7884

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Abstract

This paper examines the quality of care provided by old age homes in developing countries. It draws attention to the growing demand for such services and the emergence of a largely unregulated private sector. The paper reviews the findings of a survey of 101 private old age homes conducted in Buenos Aires, Argentina during 2004 and 2005. This reveals that the quality of care leaves much to be desired, and that the rights, autonomy and dignity of older people are often neglected. Particular issues of concern are the repressive managerial structures (including the use of restraints and medication), questionable processes of admission, and limited support for dependent residents. The paper calls for long-term care to be given a higher policy profile in developing countries than is currently the case.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Global Development (formerly School of International Development)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Life Course, Migration and Wellbeing Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Health and Disease
Depositing User:	Abigail Dalgleish
Date Deposited:	04 Jan 2011 12:13
Last Modified:	22 Dec 2022 11:31
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/18630
DOI:	10.1007/s12062-010-9017-1

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