Example sentences of "homes [prep] as [adv] as possible " in BNC.
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| 1 | In recent years there has been a tremendous drive to keep elderly persons in their own homes for as long as possible , by giving close support to relatives and friends and by providing support from community services such as home helps and ‘ meals-on-wheels ’ . |
| 2 | The large extended family , with its reliable supporting cast of aunts , uncles and cousins , as well as sons and daughters , all willing to help older members to remain happily in their own homes for as long as possible , is a thing of the past . |
| 3 | Across the range of western industrial societies there is a trend towards decreased institutional provision and a greater emphasis upon the care and maintenance of older people in their own homes for as long as possible . |
| 4 | Finally , both health authorities and local authorities are firmly committed to a policy of supporting older people in their own homes for as long as possible . |
| 5 | In the context of this paper it is suggested that the following principles are added : dementia sufferers should be maintained in their own homes for as long as possible dementia sufferers should be maintained in their own community for as long as possible the number of moves should be kept to a minimum the independence , dignity and privacy of the sufferer must be respected the dementia sufferers must be involved as far as possible in discussions and decisions regarding their care and any possible move carers or potential carers should be involved in the decision-making process . |