Most older persons desire to remain living in the community, but those requiring care are often at risk of not having their needs met. Families may find themselves unable to care for their older relatives, while formal services are often unavailable or inaccessible. Policies and services are beginning to focus on the community rather than institutions as the primary axis for care. This book examines the many factors contributing to needs for care among older persons, as well as the ways in which impairments are defined and responded to by both the individual and society. Focusing on practice and policy issues, Dr. Cox describes many of the early stage community care innovations that hold the promise of making contributions to the well-being and independence of the older population.
- ISBN10 082612805X
- ISBN13 9780826128058
- Publish Date December 2004 (first published 30 November 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
- Format eBook
- Pages 200
- Language English