AHSS*1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Voluntary Sector, Step One, Indian Termination Policy
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Agencies are either sectarian (religious) or secular or non- religious: although they differ in tasks, admin, organizational structure, goals, mandate, most agencies share the following functions. Residential centres: residential centres provide living quarters, meals, and other services for people who require round-the-clock care. Aging in place the act of growing old in dwelling of one"s choice (usually one"s home, not an institution) - elderly persons live at home longer and either delay or avoid institionalization. Non-residential centres: non-residential centres provide services on a drop-in, appointment, or outreach basis. Service delivery is flexible, user-friendly, and provides options for people to participate in various ways. : drop-in centres, telephone services, outreach services, home support, street outreach, and online formats. The range of delivery styles provides options for participation and also reaches out to people who may be reluctant or physically unable to seek services in a formal setting.
