Long-Term Care in an Aging Society

Written by well-known scholars and researchers, LONG-TERM CARE IN AN AGING SOCIETY, 1st Edition approaches some of the most complex issues in the industry, such as fluidity between levels of care, the impact of technology , cultural diversity, tensions between voluntary and paid services, and much more. Modes of care discussed include family- and community-based home care; adult day services; supportive residential and assisted living environments; mental health facilities; and medical settings, including nursing homes and hospice. Blending theory with empirical research and current practice, LONG-TERM CARE IN AN AGING SOCIETY, 1st Edition takes a hard look at the fragmented and evolving long-term care system today, reinforcing student understanding with chapter goals and reviews, website listings, suggested projects, and case examples.