Author:
Winkler Dianne,Farnworth Louise,Sloan Sue
Abstract
Objective: To describe the characteristics of
people under 60 years of age living in residential
aged care in Victoria and to examine the occupational
participation of younger residents in aged
care facilities by measuring their social contact,
participation in recreation and community access.
Methods: A survey was sent to the Directors of
Nursing at all 803 Commonwealth Department of
Health and Aged Care registered aged care facilities
in Victoria.
Results: The survey had a 78% response rate
and information was provided about the characteristics
of 330 people under 60 years with high
clinical needs residing in aged care facilities. This
sample was extremely isolated from peers, with
44% receiving a visit from a friend less often than
once per year. Sixteen per cent of residents participated
in a recreation activity less than once per
month and 21% went outside less than once per
month. Of the sample, 34% almost never participated
in any community-based activities such as
shopping, leisure or visiting friends and family.
Conclusion: Over one third of younger people in
aged care are effectively excluded from life in our
community. Most younger residents are socially
isolated and have limited opportunities for recreation.
Placement of younger people in aged care
facilities is inappropriate, and alternative care
models and settings are required.
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