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WHO defines community-based care as: 'care that the consumer can access nearest to home, which encourages participation by people, responds to the needs of people, encourages traditional community life and creates responsibility'
Our model

The NOAH model is unique. It is a practical, human-rights based approach that helps disadvantaged, vulnerable older people to meet their basic needs.

It is a model of empowerment enabling people to take control of their own lives.

It is community based, facilitating community involvement and ownership.

And it creates a lasting, positive change in people's lives. Our model has a three-pronged approach:

  • Home:
    communal houses for the fit elderly and assisted living facilities.
  • Health:
    a primary health care clinic, health monitoring, expert care.
  • Happiness:
    community centres, social clubs and community outreach.
"We need to look at the whole person to address their needs: health, social, emotional and spiritual. It’s no good simply providing housing for the elderly if their health is neglected or they are unhappy and isolated." Dee Wills, NOAH Project Manager

See for yourself
Visit NOAH to see how our model works in practice. Contact us to arrange a visit.
 
NOAH is a programme of Catholic Welfare & Development, NPO No. 002-836.
Tax Exempt Section 18A. Affilliated to Age in Action.
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