Elder Care Catastrophe
| Author | : Jason Ulsperger |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2015-12-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317260646 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317260643 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (643 Downloads) |
Download or read book Elder Care Catastrophe written by Jason Ulsperger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portraying people who have lived and worked in long-term nursing home facilities, Elder Care Catastrophe reveals how organizational dynamics and everyday rituals have unintentionally led to resident neglect and abuse. Backed up by research and grounded in sociological theory, this book offers alternative models for lessening the maltreatment of people living in nursing homes. It provides critical information for family members struggling with nursing home issues, nursing home employees, policy-makers, students and researchers concerned with elder care issues.