Eldercare is a significant challenge globally. The role of health leaders is foremost as agents of the transformational change needed to address the increasing demands for long-term care. This article applies the System Transformation domain of the LEADS leadership capabilities framework to redesign the delivery of care and housing to the aging demographic. A literature review reveals the radical shifts in how programs and services support person-centred care and quality life.
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