Download or read book Long term Care and Its Alternatives written by Charles B. Inlander and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years ago long-term care meant a nursing home. But not anymore! The world of long-term care has expanded to include everything from home care to skilled nursing services, from assisted living residences to intermediate care. In fact, right now long-term care is the fastest growing segment in the health care market, and for the consumer, long-term care offers a world of options. But these options can be confusing and the questions many. How much care is needed? Where is the best place to receive it? Can the family provide care in the home? Will Medicare pay for it? What is the difference between a retirement and assisted living facility? Is long-term-care insurance a good investment? How should long-term-care options be evaluated? In Long-Term Care and Its Alternatives you'll learn what to look for when evaluating services and facilities; what community agencies and organizations offer you their services; the pros and cons of home health care, independent living, continuing care communities, and assisted living residences; how to pay for long-term care without going bankrupt; the questions to ask before making a long-term-care decision; and what the federal and state government can do to help you out. Long-Term Care and Its Alternatives may be the most valuable tool you own in your walk through the long-term-care maze. Written in an easy-to-read, consumer-friendly, style, the book takes you on a step-by-step tour through the myriad of long-term-care services and options.
Download or read book Improving the Quality of Long Term Care written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-02-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.
Download or read book Long term Institutional Care and Alternative Solutions Proposals for long term care alternatives written by American University (Washington, D.C.). Development Education and Training Research Institute and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Long Term Care Alternatives and Solutions written by William Upson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains what long-term care is and who may need it. It provides guidelines on choosing a professional who can help you design a plan that will preserve your physical, emotional, and financial well being. Upson imparts financial wisdom through true stories to educate about the benefits of long-term care—and how to achieve financial and emotional security for you and your family.
Download or read book Long Term Care in an Aging Society written by Graham D. Rowles, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive graduate textbook focuses on the full spectrum of long-term care settings ranging from family and community based care through supportive housing options to a variety of institutional long-term care alternatives. Integrating theory and practice, the book features the perspectives of diverse fields regarding current long-term care options and new directions for the future. Prominent scholars from history, environmental design, family caregiving, gerontology, social service delivery, clinical care, health service delivery, public policy, finance, law, and ethics explore such themes as: Relationships among independence, dependence, and interdependence Ethical considerations in the provision of long-term care Decision-making in long-term care Fluidity and transitions in long-term care The lived experience of long-term care A micro-macro perspective ranging from the individual to societal institutions The book examines future directions for long-term care, considering such factors as the interface of technology and long-term care, cultural diversity, and relationships between voluntary and paid services. Each chapter includes case examples, study questions, and exercises, additional resources, and website links. The appendices provide a glossary and a list of acronyms. Instructorís resources are also available. Key Features: Focuses on the full array of long-term care options Integrates theory and practice Incorporates the perspectives of diverse fields including history, environmental design, family caregiving, social services and public policy Includes numerous case examples, study questions, exercises, and additional resources Considers new approaches to long-term care incorporating technology and considering cultural diversity and the relationship between voluntary and paid services
Download or read book Institutional alternatives to the long term care of the chronically ill and aged written by Theodor James Litman and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Affordable Long Term Care Alternatives written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Long Term Care written by Joseph Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding the right kind of long-term care, in the right place, often requires making difficult decisions in difficult times. Long-Term Care helps you understand the many alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to fit the care you need to the funds you have available.
Download or read book Long term Care Revis i ted written by Catherine A. Cushman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Planning For Long Term Care For Dummies written by Carol Levine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on planning for your own or a relative’s future care needs As we live longer and healthier lives, planning for the long term has never been more important. Planning gives you more control, but it’s not easy to find accurate information and answers to your questions. That’s where AARP’s Planning For Long-Term Care For Dummies comes in. This comprehensive guide gives you questions to ask yourself and others about how best to achieve your goals, whether you have immediate needs or can take some time to sort out the possibilities. The book Covers home modifications so that you can stay at home safely for as long as you like Lays out the opportunities and costs associated with independent living, assisted living, and other options Gives you a range of driving and transportation alternatives Sorts out the various sources of care at home Helps you navigate the healthcare system Reviews the legal documents you should prepare and update Helps you determine whether you need long-term care insurance Offers checklists and other resources to help you make decisions Gives you guidance on how to talk to your family about sensitive issues If you're looking for trusted information on how to prepare for the future care needs for yourself or a relative, this sensitive, realistic, and authoritative guide will start you on the right road.
Download or read book Syllabus on Long Term Care Institutional alternatives to the long term care of the chronically ill and aged written by Theodor J. Litman and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternatives to Nursing Home Care written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1986-02-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 home regulations, and proposes an overhaul to better provide for those confined to such facilities. It determines the need for regulations, and concludes that the present regulatory system is inadequate, stating that what is needed is not more regulation, but better regulation. This long-anticipated study provides a wealth of useful background information, in-depth study, and discussion for nursing home administrators, students, and teachers in the health care field; professionals involved in caring for the elderly; and geriatric specialists.
Download or read book Syllabus on Long Term Care written by Theodor J. Litman and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book For Profit Enterprise in Health Care written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book is] the most authoritative assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of recent trends toward the commercialization of health care," says Robert Pear of The New York Times. This major study by the Institute of Medicine examines virtually all aspects of for-profit health care in the United States, including the quality and availability of health care, the cost of medical care, access to financial capital, implications for education and research, and the fiduciary role of the physician. In addition to the report, the book contains 15 papers by experts in the field of for-profit health care covering a broad range of topicsâ€"from trends in the growth of major investor-owned hospital companies to the ethical issues in for-profit health care. "The report makes a lasting contribution to the health policy literature." â€"Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
Download or read book Long Term Care written by Joseph Matthews and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make a quick decision, Long-Term Care helps you understand the alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to find the best care you can afford. With Long-Term Care, you'll be able to: evaluate long-term care insurance arrange home care explore options beyond nursing homes choose a nursing facility get the most out of Medicare, Medicaid and other benefit programs protect your assets, and recognize and prevent elder fraud. This completely updated edition includes an expanded discussion of Medicaid coverage, special long-term care insurance, assisted living, and long-term care. Plus, you'll get up-to-date benefit numbers, laws and taxes, and revised information on veterans' benefits. With sensitivity and clarity, Attorney Joseph Matthews gives you everything you need to help plan for and make the best arrangements for long-term care.
