| Abstract | Many countries in the Asia-Pacific Region, most notably Hong Kong, are experiencing rapid demographic ageing. This article examines the development of residential aged care in Hong Kong and considers how approaches have been devised to safeguard standards and quality of care in such homes, whether in the public or private sector. The legislation introduced in 1994 to regulate all sectors of residential aged care in Hong Kong is discussed and some of the potential implementation problems are identified. Questions are raised about the costs for home owners, staff recruitment, the operation of inspection, and the extent to which regulation can improve the quality of care. |
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