First published in 1977, Residential Work with the Elderly brings
together theoretical and practical approaches of relevance to providing
care for older people in residential homes and long-stay geriatric
hospitals. He describes the kinds of use to which institutional care is
commonly put, the effects of institutional living o individual residents
and the ageing process. He also examines ways of using such care to the
benefit of both individuals and the resident group, so that new,
improved ways may be found of helping older people in care.
Intended principally for residential workers in homes for the elderly,
the book is also designed for nurses and other workers involved in
long-term hospital care for older people. It will also be of value to
those involved in day-care and special housing provision for the
elderly.