Abstract
This chapter reviews a century or so of developments related to older people receiving care in settings other than their own homes, and presents a somewhat idiosyncratic view of current challenges and opportunities. Topics discussed include historical perspectives on nursing homes, assisted living, critiques of residential care for seniors, and social work and residential care.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199893218 |
ISBN (Print) | 0195173724, 9780195173727 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2010 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Aging
- Assisted living
- Elderly
- Nursing homes
- Residential care
- Social work practice