The Importance of Care Management for the Elderly Who Stopped Receiving Day Service ―Consider of Reason Why She Stopped Service―

Abstract

This study was conducted to clarify the main factors why elderly people had stopped receiving day service. Among the aged who had been registered receiving day service, two groups were selected: a group of 40 elderly women who stopped receiving day service (discontinued group) and a control group of 60 elderly women who regularly attend day service. A survey was conducted by leaving a questionnaire consisting of 20 items concerning various activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental ADL (IADL) and health states, reasons why they quit the service.

As a results of the study, it was found that ADL, IADL, and health states were significantly lower in the discontinued group than those of the control group. About half of the elderly in the discontinued group were described that “sick or disabilities” as the reasons for stopped receiving day service.

Consequently, it is recommended that care management be provided when they stop day service, because few people know or use about social resources.