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AGED CARE
Geriatric Care (Service)
Elderly people often require specialised health services. These may have to be accompanied by other specialised services, such as housing or transport services.  > 
Home Based Care (Service)
Home Based Care (HBC) is the provision of basic nursing care needs by formal or informal caregivers to people in their own homes. This service is available to people who have mental, physical, emotional and social needs. Among people who qualify for this care are ...  > 
Guideline for the Promotion of Active Ageing in Older Adults at Primary Level (Guidelines, Manuals & Instructions)
(File type: pdf; size: 119 KB)
2000
The guidelines promote physical activity for ageing people as a way of preventing chronic illnesses. Examples of physical exercises for elderly people are included in an attempt to educate people about a healthy lifestyle.  > 
National Guideline on the Prevention of Falls of Older Persons (Guidelines, Manuals & Instructions)
(File type: pdf; size: 77 KB)
2000
Department of Health (The Government of South Africa)
Information and guidelines for the elderly and health workers on how to prevent falls of older persons which can and often do result in disability and even death.  > 
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