ABSTRACT
First published in 1993. This present volume, co-edited by two sociologists, Jon Hendricks of the United States and Carolyn Rosenthal of Canada, focuses on a comparative, cross-national discussion of social policies of the United States and Canada, especially those related to health care. The uniqueness o f this work lies in the fact that it views family experiences from both a Canadian and an American perspective. In addition, this book not only fills a gap in our know ledge of social policies, but contributes to our understanding of how these policies shape and effect the lives o f older fam ilies in both countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|108 pages
Domestic Policy in the United States
chapter Chapter 3|30 pages
Advance Directives, Surrogate Health Care and Decision Making and Older Families
part II|101 pages
Domestic Policy in Canada
chapter Chapter 6|23 pages
Developing a Home Care System to Meet the Needs of Aging Canadians and Their Families
chapter Chapter 8|27 pages
Advance Directive Policy in Canada: The Impact on Older People and Their Families*
part III|7 pages
Comparisons and Conclusions