ABSTRACT
With more people living longer lives, there is increased importance in the health care industry on improving services for the elderly. This comprehensive book gives an expert overview of the topics and challenges, along with imperative ethical and legal frameworks. The book also details existing programs and benefits in relation to a realistic portrayal of population needs. Other important issues are covered such as long-term palliative care and hospice, other vulnerable populations, elder abuse, public-private collaboration, evidence-based policy-making, and much more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part One|2 pages
The crisis of suffering for older Americans
chapter 1|40 pages
Social ecology of aging
chapter 2|30 pages
Philosophic science theory
part Two|2 pages
Paradigm shifts in delivery systems and financing
part Three|2 pages
Challenges in policy implementation
chapter 7|30 pages
The palliative turn in elder-centered care
chapter 8|28 pages
A more humanistic approach to relational decision making
part Four|2 pages
Setting the stage for transforming elder care