Community stakeholders’ perspectives on supporting the well-being of older adults: a focus group study on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic
Djoeke Besselink, F D Schaap, H Jager-Wittenaar, E J Finnema, F van der Lucht · 2026
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Djoeke Besselink and colleagues gather community views on supporting older adults after the COVID-19 pandemic in a 2026 study. By 2050, one in four Dutch residents will be 65 or older, straining health and social care. Six online focus groups in late 2021 and mid 2022 brought together 22 care workers, family carers, older adults, and public health staff.
Three themes emerged. First, care must fit each person's real life, despite tight resources. Second, support must reach beyond medical care into prevention and cross-sector teamwork. Third, older adults should be empowered to keep autonomy, resilience, and social ties through proactive outreach. The study turns pandemic lessons into a practical agenda for ageing in place.
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| CREATOR | Djoeke Besselink, F D Schaap, H Jager-Wittenaar, E J Finnema, F van der Lucht |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 54 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |