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Problematika domácí dlohodobé péče v České republice
Issues of domestic long-time care in the Czech Republic

Author(s): Zuzana Truhlářová, Daniela Kvetenska
Subject(s): Demography and human biology, Gerontology, Welfare services
Published by: Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Koninie
Keywords: senior citizens; persons with reduced self-sufficiency; long-term care; social services;

Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on the issue of a long-term home care in the Czech Republic. The introductory part defines a demographic development and growth of demand for a long-term care for the elderly. Furthermore, the system of the longterm care support in the Czech Republic is introduced, the long-term nursing care is mentioned and the system of social services in the Czech Republic is focused on helping senior citizens and persons with reduced self-sufficiency. At the end of the article, basic statistical data related to the given topic are evaluated.

  • Issue Year: 5/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 73-84
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech