WARGA EMAS DAN PILIHAN PENEMPATAN DI PUSAT JAGAAN HARIAN.

This study explores the factors that contribute to the placement of older persons in day care center and the benefits gained by them in being placed there. Moreover, this study also attempt to identify older persons' acceptance towards the day care in attaining their daily lives. The sample consists of twenty five older persons at Rumah Ibuku Sayang Ar Rayyan day care in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan who were female and Muslims by religion and, they were chosen using purposive sampling method. Structured interview with a guided questionnaire was used to obtain information from the older persons studied. The findings of this study show that the feelings of loneliness being at home, confirmation of safety and own choice of preference for placement in day care are three main factors that contribute to the choice of placement at Rumah Ibuku Sayang Ar Rayyan by the older persons themselves. The findings also show that the facilities provided for gaining religious knowledge and for prayers, effective activities, friendship oppurtunities, safety and health care are the benefits gained by the older persons in this day care. They feel calm, could involve in various activities which benefits them and they enjoy various facilities made available to meet their needs. Therefore, Rumah Ibuku Sayang Ar Rayyan plays an important role in providing social support which is vitally important in the lives of Muslim older persons who are being placed in this day care center. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]