End of Life and Long Term Care

From a human capital perspective, an ageing population represents resources to address societal needs; and the active engagement of older adults in employment, volunteering, caregiving, education and skill building can enhance and maintain the physical, mental and cognitive health of the older adult..

These essays and research studies investigate the role of faith in older people's lives. Ranging from discussions of the consolation of the Psalms to research into belief patterns of older Americans, Religion and Aging: An Anthology of the Poppele Papers offers ideas and attitudes to help pastors, r..

This informative book will enhance your uderstanding of the changing function and character of retirement communities, how they are planned and developed, how they evolve, and how they meet the needs of older people of various ages and circumstances. This useful resource can be used to study a speci..

This collection provides a succinct and accessible resource for information concerning practicing in different pediatric palliative care settings--primarily on collaborative teams, ICU, and hospice. It also offers research related to the role that social workers can play in caregiver support, bereav..

This book considers the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that drew attention to prevailing deficiencies in the way long-term care is delivered, regulated, and financed in the United States. _x005F_x000D_ This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journ..

This book considers the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that drew attention to prevailing deficiencies in the way long-term care is delivered, regulated, and financed in the United States. _x005F_x000D_ This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journ..

According to a recent population report by the United Nations, “in most countries, older women greatly outnumber older men. In many cases, the difference is so large that the concerns of the older population should in fact be viewed primarily as the concerns of older women”. This book provides an ov..

According to a recent population report by the United Nations, “in most countries, older women greatly outnumber older men. In many cases, the difference is so large that the concerns of the older population should in fact be viewed primarily as the concerns of older women”. This book provides an ov..

In the eleven years since the publication of the original Women as They Age, there has been a great deal of research on the subject. This second edition is inclusive and current, providing valuable information on the needs and accomplishments of our present and future older population. Here you'll e..