ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1984, Domiciliary Services for the Elderly looks at the field of elderly care and particularly domiciliary work from the perspective of social services. Starting with the early influences that helped shape the development of Domiciliary Services for elderly people, the author, a qualified social worker, goes on to look at how the service has developed over the years and where it falls short. Chapters include the role of government policy over time, European comparisons, and training. The final chapter looks to the future and what part domiciliary services might play in the care of our aging population.

chapter Chapter One|29 pages

The Early Development of Domiciliary Services

chapter Chapter Two|14 pages

The Seebohm Era - A Step in the Dark

chapter Chapter Three|15 pages

Developments in the 1970s

chapter Chapter Four|28 pages

Services in the 1980s

chapter Chapter Five|19 pages

Innovations

chapter Chapter Six|27 pages

Community Services for the Elderly in Sweden and Ireland

chapter Chapter Seven|26 pages

Training

chapter Chapter Eight|27 pages

The Future of Domiciliary Care