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Cates, Norman – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1993
Notes that Denmark and Sweden have achieved reduction in institutionalization of elderly individuals by increasing home care and housing with services and adaptation. Describes innovative model of nursing home care in Denmark--a self-care model that fosters independent living and decision making as long as possible. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Community Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Foreign Countries, Frail Elderly