Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Srinivasan, S.; Joseph, Jipson Title A name given to the resource Comparison for Institutional and Non-Institutional Caregiving for the Older Adults Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Evidence-Based Approaches for Family Caregivers and Integrative Home Care;pp.57-104 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-4094-4.ch003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-4094-4.ch003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105036262791?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105036262791?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Srinivasan S., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India; Joseph J., School of Law, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource This comparative study explores institutional and non-institutional caregiving models for older adults, with a focus on quality of care, emotional well-being, and support systems. Institutional care offers structured, 24/7 medical and social support in settings like old age homes and nursing facilities, suitable for those with chronic conditions or family neglect. Non-institutional care is community- or home-based, emphasizing personalized attention and emotional bonds provided by family members and caregivers. The research, conducted in Trichy District, a mixed-method approach to assess caregiving outcomes among 243 participants aged 60 and above. The study highlights the strengths and limitations of both models, emphasizing the need for strategic interventions, caregiver training, and policy reforms. It proposes an integrated, person-centered approach to enhance eldercare effectiveness, reduce caregiver burden, and promote sustainable support services. The findings aim to inform healthcare providers, policymakers, and stakeholders for improved eldercare delivery. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Scientific Publishing Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833734096-8; 979-833734094-4; 979-833734095-1; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online