{"product_id":"long-term-care-in-an-aging-graham-d-rowles-9780826194565","title":"Long-Term Care in an Aging Society: Theory and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The authors' knowledge of long-term care is obvious and they provide professional perspectives of the challenges and choices long-term care stakeholders face... Score: 92 - 4 Stars!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eNicky Martin, BS, LNHA, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, \u003ci\u003eDoody's Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a comprehensive graduate textbook focusing on the full spectrum of long-term care settings ranging from family and community-based care through supportive housing options to a variety of institutional long-term care alternatives. Integrating theory and practice, the book features the perspectives of diverse fields regarding current long-term care options and new directions for the future. Prominent scholars from history, environmental design, family caregiving, social service delivery, clinical care, health service delivery, public policy, finance, law, and ethics explore such themes as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelationships among independence, dependence, and interdependence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthical considerations woven into the provision of long-term care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecision making in long-term care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFluidity in long-term care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lived experience of long-term care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA micro--macro perspective ranging from the individual to societal institutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book examines future directions for long-term care, considering such factors as the interface of technology and long-term care, cultural diversity, and relationships between voluntary and paid services. Each chapter includes case examples, study questions, exercises, additional resources, and website links. An extensive glossary of terms is also provided, and instructors' resources are available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the full array of long-term care options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates theory and practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates the perspectives of diverse fields including history, environmental design, family caregiving, social services, public policy, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous case examples, study questions, exercises, and additional resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders new approaches to long-term care, incorporating technology and considering cultural diversity and voluntary versus paid services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Graham D. Rowles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826194567\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826194565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/13\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016","brand":"Graham D. Rowles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926582526207,"sku":"9780826194565","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_5da5125e-98e1-43ed-a008-82abc2a6bdc3.jpg?v=1681083879","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/long-term-care-in-an-aging-graham-d-rowles-9780826194565","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}