Exploring Effects of Institutional Care on the Life of Elderly: The Case of Mekedonia Humanitarian Association
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2015-06
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Addis Abeba University
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This study assesses the effects of institutional care on the life of older persons in Mekedonia
Humanitarian Association (MHA). Effects of institutional care on economic, social, spiritual,
psychological and health conditions of care recipients are examined. Older persons and staffs of
Mekedonia Humanitarian Association (MHA) were participated in the study. The total number of
participants in the in-depth interview was 10 from those who receive care and 5 from staffs of MHA.
Qualitative method with case study design was employed. The researcher used in-depth interview,
observation and document analysis as tools to collect data. In analyzing data, the researcher used three
procedures that are organizing, summarizing and interpreting the data. The collected data were organized
and analyzed through qualitative research approach. Out of the ten care recipients, eight of them are
satisfied by the services given in MHA whereas two of them are not .They feel as if they are dependent on
others to satisfy their needs and wants and this leads them to a feeling of depression. The study has a great
implication for social work practice in the area of policy formulation, advocacy, community mobilization,
empowerment, service provision, assessment and research in the areas of institutional care for older
persons
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Institutional Care; Elderly or older persons; Ageing; Social life; Economic status; Psychological well being; Spiritual life and Health status