Identifying baby boomer service expectations for future aged care community services in Australia.

摘要: Baby Boomers are ageing, yet little is known as to what their expectations likely be for the community health service sector or challenges this cohort might create. Interviews were conducted with 11 experienced Australian baby boomer carers identify key characteristics that influence future aged care expectations. Qualitative analysis of data revealed five could participant services: Independent; Astute; Resourceful; Forthright and Exacting. As octogenarians group plan independently self-determine support services they receive from whom without any outside influence, using well-developed skills knowledge, by drawing on own resourcefulness. They will most create significant pressure industry change. To accommodate group, a new model needed. One empowers older people completely self-manage take control true consumers rather than model, which designates passive recipients provider offered driven services. For achieved, considerable philosophical shift required how ageing viewed society, including professionals government.