Advantages And Disadvantages Of Greek Attitudes Towards Residential Care

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• Greeks tend to seek out doctors that understand their language and culture and speaking care workers are also preferred.

Attitudes towards residential care
• Residential care is usually seen as a last resort by Greeks.
• However, attitudes towards residential care may vary across generations, and some community members may feel comfortable placing family members in care if they are satisfied with the quality of care.
• Spouses are generally the main carers for their partner with dementia, along with support from their family.
• There is generally resistance for placement in residential care, with the preference to die at home.
• Placement of the person with dementia into residential care may take place if ones spouse becomes ill or dies.