Health Care of the Aged: Needs, Policies, and Services (Journal of Gerontological Social Work)

Book Details

• Author: Abraham Monk

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1st

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 200

• Release Date: 11-07-2016

• ISBN: 9781138992146

• Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.5 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Health Care of the Aged is a vital resource for understanding the challenges and strategies involved in providing health care for the elderly. This book delves into the fiscal, political, and social factors influencing the development and delivery of healthcare services for the aging population. In light of the significant shifts occurring in the financing, organizing, and delivery of healthcare services, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the need for new models of service delivery to meet the needs of the elderly.

Emphasizing long-term care across various settings—whether at home, in the community, or in institutional environments—this book is crucial for anyone involved in elderly health care. It seeks to guide the development of comprehensive, effective policies that can support the growing number of elderly individuals in the coming decades.

The book will be particularly useful for healthcare administrators, policymakers, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, and caregivers looking to understand and improve service delivery for the elderly population.

Key Features

• Focus on Long-Term Care: Explores models of care in home, community, and institutional settings.

• Comprehensive Policy Development: Discusses the creation of effective policies to care for the aging population.

• Timely and Relevant: Addresses current challenges in elderly healthcare and looks towards future solutions.

• Wide Audience Appeal: Targeted at professionals across healthcare, social services, and policy-making sectors.

About the Author

Abraham Monk is a respected authority in the field of healthcare administration and aging services, with a focus on developing effective service delivery models for the elderly. His work provides valuable insight into the social, political, and economic factors that impact the healthcare system and its ability to serve an aging population.