Older Persons Act, 2006 (Act No. 13 of 2006)

Chapter 4 : Residential Facilities

17. Services at residential facilities

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The following services may be provided at residential facilities, namely—

(a)24-hour care and support services to frail older persons and older persons who need special attention;
(b)care and supervision services to older persons who are suffering from dementia and related diseases;
(c)rehabilitation services;
(d)public education on issues of ageing, including dementia;
(e)counselling services to residents and family members who need these services;
(f)implementation and monitoring of outreach programmes;
(g)provision of beds for the temporary accommodation of older persons at risk;
(h)respite care services;
(i)training of volunteer caregivers to deal with frail older persons; and
(j)sport and recreational activities.