Improving Quality of Life for Older People in Long-Stay Care ...

Terms of ReferenceThe National Council on Ageing and Older People was established on 19th March1997 in succession to the National Council for the Elderly (January 1990 to March1997) and the National Council for the Aged (June 1981 to January 1990).The functions of the Council are as follows:2741. To advise the Minister for Health on all aspects of ageing and the welfareof older people, either at its own initiative or at the request of the Ministerand in particular on:a) measures to promote the health of older people;b) measures to promote the social inclusion of older people;c) the implementation of the recommendations contained in policy reportscommissioned by the Minister for Health;d) methods of ensuring co-ordination between public bodies at nationaland local level in the planning and provision of services for older people;e) methods of encouraging greater partnership between statutoryand voluntary bodies in providing services for older people;f) meeting the needs of the most vulnerable older people;g) means of encouraging positive attitudes to life after 65 yearsand the process of ageing;h) means of encouraging greater participation by older people;i) whatever action, based on research, is required to plan and developservices for older people.2. To assist the development of national and regional policies and strategiesdesigned to produce health gain and social gain for older people by:a) undertaking research on the lifestyle and the needs of older peoplein Ireland;b) identifying and promoting models of good practice in the care of olderpeople and service delivery to them;Improving Quality of Life for Older People in Long-Stay Care Settings in Ireland