Geriatric planning: planning for our elderly.
The objective of this article is to persuade policy-makers that we can improve planning for our elderly. An alternative model is presented--The Geriatric Centre--with location based upon city neighbourhoods, suburban and rural communities, and having neighbourhood responsibility, accountability and a comprehensive service delivery.
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