This project uncovered some of the reasons why fewer older men made use of Home and Community Care (HACC) services relative to women."One factor recognised by service providers is that some men may be managing quite well by their own estimation..."
This study is about older men who are physically frail or have a disability, and their access to home and community care (HACC) services in NSW. The aims of the study were to find out:
- The social and support needs of older men with physical limitations
- Attitudes to services and barriers to access: why older men with physical limitations are not accessing
home support services, day programs and social activities to the extent expected
- Effective models of care: ways of successfully engaging with older men to increase their utilisation of
services and involvement in day programs and activities.
Service providers across NSW have expressed concern about the relatively low numbers of older men using HACC services. Part of the response to the issue has been to seek to better understand the problem. As such, the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) commissioned this study with HACC Program funding.
Key Barriers To Older Men's Engagement With HACC Services
Key Barriers To Older Men's Engagement With HACC Services
The major barriers to use of these services include:
- He felt that he can or should be able to manage himself
- He felt embarrassed to ask for help
- He was unaware of services available
- He preferred that partner assists him
- He was unaware of eligibility
Resources Available
Older Men and Home and Community Care Access395 KB
Report from the study 'Barriers To Access For Older Men in Home and Community Care (2009).
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Contact Information
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Men's Health Information & Resource Centre Prof John MacdonaldWestern Sydney University Locked Bag 1797 Penrith, NSW 2751 AustraliaEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |