Elder care has become a growing concern for many families, for
communities, for health professionals, and for the many establishments
that provide living arrangements for the elderly. To work in elder care
requires a command of current information from multiple disciplines,
including nursing, medicine, social work, counseling, even dentistry and
physical therapy. Now, for the first time, this information has been
gathered in a single source.
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care features nearly 300 articles providing
practical information on how to care for elders. Written by experts,
this state-of-the-art resource addresses: home care, including
family-based care; nursing home care; rehabilitation; case management;
social services; assisted living; palliative care; and more.
Each article concludes with references to pertinent Web sites. Easy to
read and extensively cross-referenced, this comprehensive resource on
geriatric and social care will be an indispensable tool for all in the
caring professions.