Audit of Residential Facilities, Final report - Division for Social Policy ...

In terms of the Transformation Charter it is important that other elements be considered andacted on as well, such as:Ensuring the equitable distribution of services and resources between rural and urbanareasEnsuring the sustainability of emerging and disadvantaged non-profit organisations.The development of more community based servicesEnsuring the transfer of skills from established organisations to emerging organisationsBuilding the management and financial capacity of emerging organisationsImproving the infrastructure and resource base of historically marginalised non-profitorganisations and communitiesMoving away from a competitive individualistic service to cooperative and collectiveapproaches that facilitate skills transfer and service integration10. Models of CareA "model of care" broadly defines the way the welfare of older persons, is delivered, and includesan integrated approach that includes their health, welfare and social well being. It aims to ensureolder persons get the right care, at the right time, by the right team and in the right place.South Africa, as with other countries in the world, has an ageing population, which means thatthe proportion of older persons in the country is increasing. This South African reality calls for aconcerted effort towards strengthening the capacity of older persons to play a more meaningfulrole in society, to enjoy active ageing, healthy and independent living, by creating an enablingenvironment for them.The Guidelines for frail care clearly defines a model of care that is on par with international goodpractice where a developmental approach towards ageing as well as the new approach to ageingwhich requires that frail older persons remain in the community for as long as possible weretaken into consideration. This guideline also reflects the needs and addresses the realities ofolder persons in the community.At the same time with changing circumstances within the family structure, the Department isaware that there will always be those older persons who will need residential care due tocircumstances. Therefore, the 2% target group in frail care facilities is accommodated in the66 | D S D A u d i t o f R e s i d e n t i a l F a c i l i t i e s