Open AccessOld Age Homes.
Author(s) -
Geeta Appachu,
Anita Ollapally,
Payal R Shah
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
artha journal of social sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-329X
DOI - 10.12724/ajss.4.2
Subject(s) - nursing homes , gerontology , psychology , medicine , nursing
This study aims to understand the influence of different cultures in the basic purpose and functioning of homes for the old in Norway and India. The study was first conducted at Heimens, (translated as Home) in Norway. The study was later continued in some of the homes for the aged in Bangalore, India. A self-prepared questionnaire was used and the questions were addressed to the Head/ Director and the Nursing staff of the Homes by the author. Conceptual differences in culture were seen in the basic purpose and functioning of the old age homes in India and Norway.