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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145920| Title: | Innovations in home-based care for older adults and their impact on quality of life in Malta |
| Authors: | Cauchi, Sybille Mireille |
| Keywords: | Home care services -- Malta Older people -- Care -- Malta Older people -- Services for -- Malta Aging -- Malta Quality of life -- Malta Older people -- Health and hygiene -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2026 |
| Publisher: | MMSA |
| Citation: | Cauchi, S. M. (2026). Innovations in home-based care for older adults and their impact on quality of life in Malta. Malta Medical Students' Journal, 2, 20-28. |
| Abstract: | Malta’s over-80s population will triple by 2050, straining community care systems currently facing 130-day wait times and 40.3% social isolation. This study explores how innovations like smart home technology and active ageing strategies improve quality of life by fostering independence. Analysis highlights that home-based services are more cost-effective than residential care (€47.71/night). In the field of gerontology, main policy recommendations include establishing a Quality Assurance Unit and mandatory specialist training to resolve service gaps. These reforms in Malta are vital for achieving a society for all ages by 2030. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145920 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMSJ, Volume 2 |
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