Older people and preventive home visits
The aspect of prevention has become af major area of focus for all groups in recent years. The older population is no exception. Comprehensive Danish and international research prove that preventive home visits have beneficial effects.
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Older people and preventive home visits
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In 1996, national preventive efforts for the elderly were introduced in Denmark with a general offer of home visits by preventive staff.The focal point of the preventive home visits has been the functional decline and the corresponding early and coordinated follow-up activities. This has proved an extremely suitable instrument in activities aimed at maintaining elderly people's autonomy, independence, and functional ability, in allowing them to continue taking care of themselves.