INCREASING ACTIVITY-STIMULATING BEHAVIOR IN DUTCH HOME CARE: FEASIBILITY OF THE SELF-PROGRAM

Abstract The concept of aging-in-place has become increasingly popular worldwide, including the Netherlands. However, as individuals age, their ability to perform activities of daily living often declines leading towards a need for homecare. Unfortunately, staff often unnecessarily take over care tasks and thereby potentially accelerate older adults’ functional decline. SELF is an interactive, tailored, holistic and theory-grounded training program consisting of 7 sessions spread over a period of 14 weeks, which aims to change staffs’ behavior towards more activity stimulating behavior. The pr... Mehr ...