ABSTRACT

With more people living longer lives, there is increased importance in the health care industry on improving services for the elderly. This comprehensive book gives an expert overview of the topics and challenges, along with imperative ethical and legal frameworks. The book also details existing programs and benefits in relation to a realistic portrayal of population needs. Other important issues are covered such as long-term palliative care and hospice, other vulnerable populations, elder abuse, public-private collaboration, evidence-based policy-making, and much more.

part One|2 pages

The crisis of suffering for older Americans

chapter 1|40 pages

Social ecology of aging

Critical theoretical perspectives in aging and public health policy for the twenty-first century

chapter 2|30 pages

Philosophic science theory

Toward a phenomenology of a maternal cosmos in light of suffering

part Two|2 pages

Paradigm shifts in delivery systems and financing

part Three|2 pages

Challenges in policy implementation

chapter 6|14 pages

Landscape for new models of care

Designing best practices and environments

chapter 7|30 pages

The palliative turn in elder-centered care

A public health strategy for interdisciplinary palliative and end-of-life care

chapter 8|28 pages

A more humanistic approach to relational decision making

Practical ethics and ethics committees

part Four|2 pages

Setting the stage for transforming elder care

chapter 9|14 pages

Policy recommendations for more compassionate elder care

Systems reform, social justice, and sustainable social solidarity