The implementation of policies on care of older persons 89. To include general practitioners when drafting policies, strategies and plans of action for care of older persons. Currently, their roles are absent, whereas they can play an important role in improving access to care for older persons. 90. Attention should also be accorded to the caregivers and appropriate supports and benefits should be extended to them as well, such as adequate caregiver allowance and flexible working hours to the caregivers. 91. The translation of policies into actions must be closely followed to ensure their effectiveness. 92. The model of residential cares are different in each country and an ideal residential home should be designed taking into account the sensitivity of the communities. 93. The opinions of older persons and the concerns of their relatives should be respected. From social work and health care perspectives, the aim is for older persons to live in the community with proper support and hence it is important that the care services for older persons be integrated into the wider neighbourhoods rather than being isolated. Others 94. In implementing any project, businesses should be mindful of its impact on the environment, surrounding peoples and communities should be considered. This is important to ensure that the infrastructures are friendly to persons with disabilities and older persons and would not create problems for more groups of people. 95. Older persons should be encouraged to be more proactive, positive and independent. They should interact with as many people they can and utilise the technology to have more friends, do more activities, which could make them happier. 46 REPORT ON CARE SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS