As more people live longer, the need for quality long-term care for the elderly will increase dramatically. This volume examines the current system of nursing h

Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their a

Hospitals and nursing homes are responding to changes in the health care system by modifying staffing levels and the mix of nursing personnel. But do these chan

"[This book is] the most authoritative assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of recent trends toward the commercialization of health care," says Robert

This book explores the meaning of quality of life in care for older persons and introduces the reader to their main concerns when receiving care. Based on quali