National Framework for High Quality Services for Older People
Country Resources
Older Persons General Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
Finland
2008
Guidelines
Print
Government of Finland; Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
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Description
It is the aim of the framework to promote the health and welfare of older people and to boost the quality and effectiveness of services. The framework is intended for use by decision-makers and managers in municipalities and cooperation districts as a tool for developing and evaluating their services for older people. It applies to all social and health services used regularly by older people and to efforts more generally to promote their health and welfare.Content
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