Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family ...
"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and...
Emergencies punctuate eldercare; Blankenship's award-winning book guides you through each one - saving you time, money & marbles!
Financing Home Care: Improving Protection for Disabled Elderly People
The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
In 2000, the percentage of the elderly population was found to be 12.4%, so it has increased by 0.5% within a span of 10 years, and this is predicted to reach as high as 19% by 2030.
Before going too far I was advised by several living in this single-parent predicament that they were not ... hope some man in the congregation will take an active interest in their son if for no other reason than to be a role-model.
Home Care How To is an in depth guide to helping anyone start and run their own in home care business.
Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults.
Offering peer-to-peer advice and encouragement as well as a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions, this is essential reading for all those involved in activity planning for older people, including those with dementia, in care homes.