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© British Association of Social Workers

Residential Care for Elderly People: Characteristics of Patients Admitted To Residential and Nursing Home Care from Hospital

WILLIAM E. POWER

William Power qualified at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He is employed by Humberside County Council and manages social work in a number of health care settings. He has developed a special interest in social work with elderly people.

Correspondence to Mr W. Power, Department of Social Work, Kingston General Hospital, Hull HU3 IUR

Summary

Fifty consecutive admissions to residential and nursing home care from hospital were examined and the results discussed. Patient profile fitted the general pattern expected of frail elderly people with high dependency needs. There was a noticeable shift towards placements in private establishments but only about half the patients were likely to have satisfied criteria for local authority placement or require nursing home care. Breakdown in care-giver arrangements was found to be a major reason for entry to care. Apart from a significant number of wheelchair users going into nursing homes, there were no sharp divisions between the residential care and nursing homes groups.


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