International Handbook on Services for the Elderly (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313283383)

This international reference guide analyzes the role and structure of care of the elderly and describes available services in 32 representative countries around the world. Discussed is income maintenance and employment resources, health care, housing, support systems, leisure time resources, and advocacy and protective programs of different kinds. Chapters closely parallel each other in the information they provide, offering suggestions for methods that can be used to satisfy present and future needs of elderly populations. The guide is designed for students at undergraduate and graduate levels, teachers, scholars, and professionals (e.g. policymakers, programmers, or providers) in fields of gerontology, health, social work, or public policy.

Author: Jordan Kosberg
ISBN-10: 0313283389
ISBN-13: 9780313283383
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 10/26/1994
Pages: 528
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.57h x 6.43w x 1.39d