Abstract

MIRALLES ROJANO, África  and  REY RENONES, Cristina. Model evolution residential care, a proposed senior center. Gerokomos [online]. 2015, vol.26, n.4, pp.132-136. ISSN 1134-928X.

Demografic aging and changes of elder people characteristics necessitate the creation of centers that give a central role to the person. International trends call for residential models centered onto the person, but in Spain they are still focused on services. This study aims to propose an elderly center within the framework of Integral Attention Person-centered Model. Methodology: Qualitative research through participant observation in various elderly centers and bibliographic revision. Results: This study proposes an elderly center with home features where emphasis is placed on people biography and the abilities and needs of the users. Conclusions: a center based on Integral Care Person Centered model, improve independence and quality of life of residents.

Keywords : geriatric nursing; aging; elderly; geriatric hospitals; nursing homes; family relationships; care for the elderly.

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