It has been found that these people are more independent and retain a greater sense of dignity by staying in their own homes. What impresses me most is that the health board has built up the home base for elderly clients. Development money has been invested in the provision of home help and day care centres. We are all familiar with day care centres. I grew up in Tullamore in the midlands and each day we passed the county home on our way to school. One would dread seeing the high wall and being told that was where old people would end their days. However, the care administered in day care centres is second to none.