ABSTRACT
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................721 Benefi ts for Life Care Planning in Elder Care .......................................................................... 722 Assessment ...............................................................................................................................725 Plan Implementation and Monitoring ..................................................................................... 727 Maximizing Resources ............................................................................................................. 727 Conclusion ...............................................................................................................................731 Resources .................................................................................................................................731 References ............................................................................................................................... 738
Introduction Th is is a time of sweeping change and opportunity in the fi eld of aging, health, and long-term care. Signifi cant progress in the technology available to improve health care, increased focus on prevention strategies, and the growing importance of home and community-based care are just three key factors transforming the landscape of health and long-term care delivery (Modernizing Older Americans Act Programs U.S. Administration on Aging, 2006).
