title: An international perspective on long term care: focus on nursing homes.
abstract: The world is facing an unprecedented growth of older adults, a sizable number of whom will require nursing home services. Although community-based care delivery systems strive to keep most of those in need at home, nursing homes are increasingly accommodating a more frail population that is straining available resources. This article focuses on common themes evident around the world regarding long-term care of the elderly. Issues related to service delivery, financing, and quality are highlighted.
authors: University of Toronto and Medical Services, Baycrest Health Centre, Ontario, Canada. pkatz@baycrest.org
authors: Paul R
authors: PR
authors: Katz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019468:Disease Management; D005544:Forecasting; D016330:Frail Elderly; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000639:trends; D014943:Global Health; D006285:Health Planning / Q000639:trends*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000639:trends*; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000639:trends; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000639:trends*; D011158:Population Growth