Facts and Figures on Long-term Care
Author : Manfred Huber
Publisher :
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 46,76 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Aging
ISBN : 9783902426499
Author : Manfred Huber
Publisher :
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 46,76 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Aging
ISBN : 9783902426499
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 12,73 MB
Release : 2001-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309132746
Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.
Author : Charlotte Eliopoulos
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 24,62 MB
Release : 2015-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0826121985
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 20,83 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9780840606945
Author : Carol Levine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 23,31 MB
Release : 2014-02-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118756606
Expert advice on planning for your own or a relative’s future care needs As we live longer and healthier lives, planning for the long term has never been more important. Planning gives you more control, but it’s not easy to find accurate information and answers to your questions. That’s where AARP’s Planning For Long-Term Care For Dummies comes in. This comprehensive guide gives you questions to ask yourself and others about how best to achieve your goals, whether you have immediate needs or can take some time to sort out the possibilities. The book Covers home modifications so that you can stay at home safely for as long as you like Lays out the opportunities and costs associated with independent living, assisted living, and other options Gives you a range of driving and transportation alternatives Sorts out the various sources of care at home Helps you navigate the healthcare system Reviews the legal documents you should prepare and update Helps you determine whether you need long-term care insurance Offers checklists and other resources to help you make decisions Gives you guidance on how to talk to your family about sensitive issues If you're looking for trusted information on how to prepare for the future care needs for yourself or a relative, this sensitive, realistic, and authoritative guide will start you on the right road.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 1986-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309036461
As more people live longer, the need for quality long-term care for the elderly will increase dramatically. This volume examines the current system of nursing home regulations, and proposes an overhaul to better provide for those confined to such facilities. It determines the need for regulations, and concludes that the present regulatory system is inadequate, stating that what is needed is not more regulation, but better regulation. This long-anticipated study provides a wealth of useful background information, in-depth study, and discussion for nursing home administrators, students, and teachers in the health care field; professionals involved in caring for the elderly; and geriatric specialists.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 2003-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0309084342
Since the late 1970s when Congressman Claude Pepper held widely publicized hearings on the mistreatment of the elderly, policy makers and practitioners have sought ways to protect older Americans from physical, psychological, and financial abuse. Yet, during the last 20 years fewer than 50 articles have addressed the shameful problem that abusersâ€"and sometimes the abused themselvesâ€"want to conceal. Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America takes a giant step toward broadening our understanding of the mistreatment of the elderly and recommends specific research and funding strategies that can be used to deepen it. The book includes a discussion of the conceptual, methodological, and logistical issues needed to create a solid research base as well as the ethical concerns that must be considered when working with older subjects. It also looks at problems in determination of a report's reliability and the role of physicians, EMTs, and others who are among the first to recognize situations of mistreatment. Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America will be of interest to anyone concerned about the elderly and ways to intervene when abuse is suspected, including family members, caregivers, and advocates for the elderly. It will also be of interest to researchers, research sponsors, and policy makers who need to know how to advance our knowledge of this problem.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 14,34 MB
Release : 2010-11-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309158834
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
Author : Ulrich Becker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 33,55 MB
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 3319700812
This book provides a comprehensive overview on the long-term care systems in 12 EU member states and Norway. Focusing on the legal background and its main principles, it includes a comparative analysis which highlights the principal dissimilarities between European long term care benefits, but at the same time also a variety of features in common. It also discusses the increasingly transnational dimension of long-term as a result of migrants returning to their country of origin in old age, and the still-unsolved legal problem of entitlement to long-term care benefits in another EU-member state.
Author : John Pratt
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release : 2015-01-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1284054608
Long-Term Care, Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to management in this industry. Adopted as a reference for the national licensing examination prepared by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards, this book covers the full continuum of long-term care.