Life Coaching for Baby Boomers

Australians over the age of 50 are rejecting the idea of entering a nursing home when they become unable to live at home. Thaey want the government to look at alternative means of care and accommodation. However, their strongest desire is to be independant for as long as possible. Those who live in the city are more inclined to view living in a nursing home in a negative manner, whereas the respondents in the Gallup Poll from the country were more positive. Some key findings are quoted below: Up to 61 per cent of people over 50 believe that they only need to think seriously about aged care accommodation when the family home ceases to become an option; Those aged 50-59 years are the most negatively disposed to nursing homes, and those over 70 years the most positive.; People who have worked in a nursing home are the most negatively disposed to them; 82 per cent of over 50s would prefer a new style of accommodation and care for older people. The challenge is now to provide alternative types of accommodation.   Source: The Benevolent Society  from communityNet e-news 27

Baby boomers want alternatives to a future in nursing home, poll shows - The Benevolent Society