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A comparative analysis of long-term care for older people in Europe

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A comparative analysis of long-term care for older people in Europe

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    1. Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing Swedish Presidency of the EU 15-16 September 2009

    2. Long-term care in the EU today Long-term care: a late-comer in social protection systems Diversity and common trends in the EU Key policy challenges and good practices: Better integration between health and long-term care Improved access to care for dependent old-age people Choice in publicly provided services Long-term care workforce policies Alzheimer diseases and other dementia Quality of services, quality assessment/control/assurance Instant JIT responsiveness, timeliness, delivery when needed Ageing in place and grace: dignity, respect, TLC 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 2

    3. Long-term care: a late-comer 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 3 “Young” subject Arguably the social policy area where EU Member Countries differ the most First steps as a differentiated policy field Common challenges interest in good practices Key issues for developing long-term care in the EU: Enhanced coordination/integration of health and social care; User-oriented approach.

    4. How many receive care in institutions? 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 4

    5. Home is where you’re cared for 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 5

    6. Providing more people with care 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 6

    7. Differences in informal care giving 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 7

    8. Overburdened carers 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 8

    9. Mid-life challenges 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 9

    10. Reconciling work and care 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 10

    11. How much and where are we spending? 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 11

    12. Making sense of differences in expenditure 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 12

    13. How deep is the beneficiaries’ pocket? 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 13

    14. Trade-offs in benefit generosity 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 14

    15. The challenge of coordination and integration 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 15

    16. An example of good practice 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 16

    17. Accessing mainstream health 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 17 Dependent older people facing barriers in access Major improvements should be possible in rehabilitation and mental health Specialised research in health care for older people needed

    18. Having a choice on care 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 18 Pathways to increased consumer choice: Empowering people with a budget Opening the care market to private providers

    19. Long-term care workforce 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 19 Long-term care workers are crucial for quality Care services as a “job machine” However: Concerns remain over labour shortages Informal markets of care Can immigration fill the gap? Need for: Increased skills Better working and paying conditions

    20. Alzheimer and other dementia 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 20 Improved dementia assessment and care… … but tailored training of carers and improved early detection is still needed

    21. Privacy in care home 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 21 Where dignity of care and quality of living come together

    22. Future ageing in the older age groups 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 22

    23. Ageing and public expenditure in long-term care 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 23

    24. Trade-offs in benefit generosity 15-16/09/2009 Conference on Healthy and Dignified Ageing – Swedish Presidency of the EU 24

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