Description |
xxxiii, 315 pages ; 25 cm. |
Series |
Professional books on aging |
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Professional books on aging.
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Contents |
Introduction / David Tilson and Charles J. Fahey -- Part One Dimensions of the Problem -- Chapter 1 The Frail Elderly in the Community: An Overview of Characteristics / Sandra Newman -- Chapter 2 Aging in Place: A Longitudinal Example / John n. Morris, Claire E. Gutkin, Hirsch S. Ruchlin, and Sylvia Sherwood -- Part Two Current Residential Realities -- Chapter 3 Living Independently with Neighbors Who Care: Strategies to Facilitate Aging in Place / James T. Sykes -- Chapter 4 Congregate Housing: People, Places, Policies / Gordon F. Streib -- Chapter 5 Residential Care Facilities: Understanding Their Role and Improving Their Effectiveness / Robert J. Newcomer and Leslie A. Grant -- Chapter 6 CCRCs: An Option for Aging in Place / Sylvia Sherwood, Hirsch S. Ruchlin, and Clarence C. Sherwood -- Part Three The Policy Setting -- Chapter 7 Public Policy and Aging in Place: Identifying the Problems and Potential Solutions / Jon Pynoos -- Chapter 8 Financing Long-Term Care in Residential Environments / Mark R. Meiners -- Part Four Planning for the Future -- Chapter 9 Value and Ethical Issues in Residential Environments for the Elderly / Brian F. Hofland -- Chapter 10 Designing a Humane Environment for the Frail Elderly / Leon A. Pastalan -- Chapter 11 Knowledge Resources and Gaps in Housing for the Aged. |
Note |
"American Association of Homes for the Aging in association with the Foundation on Gerontology." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Subject |
Frail older people -- Home care -- United States -- Congresses.
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Frail older people -- Housing -- United States -- Congresses.
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Frail Elderly -- Congresses.
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Health Services for the Aged -- Congresses.
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Housing for the Elderly -- Congresses.
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Added Author |
Tilson, David, 1922-
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American Association of Homes for the Aging.
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Foundation on Gerontology.
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ISBN |
067324945X |
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