Nursing Homes And Assisted Living

Author : Peter S. Silin
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780801896019

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Nursing Homes and Assisted Living by Peter S. Silin Pdf

Almost a decade ago, Peter S. Silin wrote Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey to provide family members with practical advice and emotional support. This successor volume incorporates the new and sometimes baffling world of assisted living. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living focuses on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of helping family members and seniors make a difficult transition. Silin approaches his subject with compassion and sensitivity, guiding readers through the process of finding the best possible care. He describes how nursing homes and assisted living facilities work and outlines the selection process; he explains how to prepare for the day a relative moves into a facility and suggests ways to help the resident settle in; he focuses on the family member's role in solving problems, obtaining good-quality care, and visiting. The author’s insights help caregivers cope with difficult decisions and deal with emotional issues such as guilt and grief, while celebrating the tender, rewarding aspects of being a caregiver. Vignettes from real-life caregivers narrating their experiences amplify Silin’s advice and will resonate with families. This book provides caregivers, family members, and seniors with the information they need to effect successful transitions. It is also a valuable tool for social workers, nurses, and family therapists.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Food Forum
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309158831

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Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age by Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Food Forum Pdf

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 : Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Care Services,Committee on Improving Quality in Long-Term Care
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309132749

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Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care by Institute of Medicine,Division of Health Care Services,Committee on Improving Quality in Long-Term Care Pdf

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 : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on National Statistics,Panel to Review Risk and Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309084345

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Elder Mistreatment by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on National Statistics,Panel to Review Risk and Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect Pdf

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 : Sheryl Zimmerman
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780801877216

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Assisted Living by Sheryl Zimmerman Pdf

With the number of elderly persons needing long-term care expected to double to 14 million over the next two decades, assisted living has become the popular choice for housing or care. Assisted living represents a promising model of long-term care that blurs the sharp distinction between nursing homes and community-based care and reduces the gap between receiving long-term care in one's own home and in an "institution." Assisted Living: Needs, Practices, and Policies in Residential Care for the Elderly examines the evolving field of residential care and focuses on national issues of regulation, reimbursement, and staffing. The book is based on a four-state study of assisted living facilities and describes the facilities, the persons residing in them and their needs, and how the services vary by facility. Because one-third to two-thirds of residents in assisted living facilities have cognitive impairment, special attention is devoted to dementia care. The book also focuses on how today's long-term health care environment evolved, and it examines the future direction and implications of assisted living. Assisted Living: Needs, Practices, and Policies in Residential Care for the Elderly brings together a group of nationally recognized experts to help define the types of residential care that should be encouraged and sets guidelines for selecting an appropriate type of facility.

Author : Sally Chivers,Ulla Kriebernegg
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783839438053

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Care Home Stories by Sally Chivers,Ulla Kriebernegg Pdf

Institutional care for seniors offers a cultural repository for fears and hopes about an aging population. Although enormous changes have occurred in how institutional care is structured, the legacies of the poorhouse still persist, creating panicked views of the nursing home as a dreaded fate. The paradoxical nature of a space meant to be both hospital and home offers up critical tensions for examination by age studies scholars. The essays in this book challenge stereotypes of institutional care for older adults, illustrate the changes that have occurred over time, and illuminate the continuities in the stories we tell about nursing homes.

Author : Rosalie A. Kane,Keren Brown Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Congregate housing
ISBN : CORNELL:31924063030310

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Assisted Living in the United States by Rosalie A. Kane,Keren Brown Wilson Pdf

Author : Peter S. Silin
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780801893513

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Nursing Homes and Assisted Living by Peter S. Silin Pdf

Almost a decade ago, Peter S. Silin wrote Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey to provide family members with practical advice and emotional support. This successor volume incorporates the new and sometimes baffling world of assisted living. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living focuses on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of helping family members and seniors make a difficult transition. Silin approaches his subject with compassion and sensitivity, guiding readers through the process of finding the best possible care. He describes how nursing homes and assisted living facilities work and outlines the selection process; he explains how to prepare for the day a relative moves into a facility and suggests ways to help the resident settle in; he focuses on the family member's role in solving problems, obtaining good-quality care, and visiting. The author’s insights help caregivers cope with difficult decisions and deal with emotional issues such as guilt and grief, while celebrating the tender, rewarding aspects of being a caregiver. Vignettes from real-life caregivers narrating their experiences amplify Silin’s advice and will resonate with families. This book provides caregivers, family members, and seniors with the information they need to effect successful transitions. It is also a valuable tool for social workers, nurses, and family therapists.

Author : Perkins Eastman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118330180

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Building Type Basics for Senior Living by Perkins Eastman Pdf

Essential information for the design of senior livingfacilities Building Type Basics for Senior Living, Second Edition isyour one-stop reference for essential information you need to planand successfully complete the design of residential careenvironments for seniors on time and within budget. Primary authors Bradford Perkins and J. David Hoglund and theirPerkins Eastman colleagues—all experts in senior livingdesign—share firsthand knowledge to guide you through allaspects of the design of senior living communities, includingindependent living and assisted living apartments, and skillednursing facilities. This edition features new examples of completed projects and isup to date with the latest developments in senior living design,including coverage of sustainable design, renovation andreinvention, international opportunities, operations, and projectfinancing. This new edition offers: Numerous photographs, diagrams, and plans A new chapter on issues, trends, and challenges for the seniorliving industry in the next decade A new chapter devoted to sustainability strategies andconsiderations Up-to-date coverage of new technologies being implemented insenior living facilities New space programming standards and sample programs Like every Building Type Basics book, this convenientlyorganized quick reference provides authoritative, up-to-dateinformation instantly and saves professionals countless hours ofresearch.

Author : Carol Levine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119810155

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Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies by Carol Levine Pdf

Make your later years your best! As many people live longer, they have more choices than ever before to make their later years more fulfilling. With AARP’s Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies, Portable Edition,you discover the many options you have for living independently, getting the best healthcare, and determining what legal papers and insurance you need. You don’t need to make these types of decisions alone. This handy resource also gives you expert advice on how to review your choices and discuss them with loved ones. This practical guide gives you advice on how to Downsize and declutter your home, talking to your family about what they want—and don’t want Decide whether to stay in your home or move to a retirement community Create wills, trusts, advance directives, and living wills Determine when it’s time to let someone else do the driving Facing the changes that come with aging can be tough, but you can make the most of this special time of your life. Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies, Portable Edition, gives you the information you need to stroll confidently into your future.

Author : Bradford Perkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0471226726

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Building Type Basics for Senior Living by Bradford Perkins Pdf

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Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Nursing Home Regulation
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1986-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309036467

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Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Nursing Home Regulation Pdf

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 : J. L. Matthews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:779008687

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Choose the Right Long-term Care by J. L. Matthews Pdf

Author : Linda H. Connell
Publisher : SphinxLegal
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781572483767

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Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities by Linda H. Connell Pdf

Practical guide to making the right decision about long-term health-care

Author : Paul Starr
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1984-06-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0465079350

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The Social Transformation of American Medicine by Paul Starr Pdf

Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize in American History, this is a landmark history of how the entire American health care system of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and government programs has evolved over the last two centuries. "The definitive social history of the medical profession in America....A monumental achievement."—H. Jack Geiger, M.D., New York Times Book Review