| The Not-So-Golden Years: Caregiving, the Frail Elderly, and the Long-Term Care Establishment Contributor(s): Olson, Laura Katz (Author) |
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ISBN: 0742528316 ISBN-13: 9780742528314 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $58.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: Since the 1990s, the politics and policies of aging and elder care have emerged as one of the more important issues both nationally and worldwide. Because of population aging and the lengthening of the age span itself, the prevalence of chronic disabling |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Health Care Issues - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Later Years |
| Dewey: 362.198 |
| LCCN: 2003011860 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.64" W x 9.24" (0.91 lbs) 301 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since the 1990s, the politics and policies of aging and elder care have emerged as one of the more important issues both nationally and worldwide. Because of population aging and the lengthening of the life span itself, the prevalence of chronic disabling diseases is increasing considerably, rendering more people dependent on others to meet their daily needs. The Not So Golden Years: Caregiving, the Frail Elderly and the Long-Term Care Establishment explores the forces shaping long-term care policy in the U.S. and its impact on individuals and public budgets. The book addresses the world of elder care from the vantage points of gender, race, ethnicity, and social class. It systematically describes the experiences of family caregivers, the workers who comprise the caring labor force, and the frail elderly themselves, showing how each of these vulnerable players, mostly women, are affected by long-term care policies and practices. |
