Examination of the effect of a designated client centred goal facilitation tool on service provision, quality of life and independence among older people

This study is testing whether using a specific goal-setting tool — designed to focus care around what matters most to the older person — leads to better outcomes compared to standard care planning. It is being conducted with older adults in South Auckland, New Zealand, who have been referred for support services at home. The study will look at how the tool affects quality of life, physical function, social connection, and carer stress over six months. You may be eligible if: - You are a new referral for home-based support services from the Counties Manukau District Health Board - You are 65 years of age or older (or 55 or older if you are Māori or Pacific Island) - You have a memory and thinking score above 7 out of 10 You may NOT be eligible if: - You are under 65 years of age (or under 55 for Māori/Pacific Islanders) - You have been referred for only short-term support, carer support, or placement in aged residential care Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.