Elder care journey
Subtitle: a view from the front row
By: Laura Katz Olson
Series: SUNY series in new political science
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9781438460734; 9781438460758
Subjects: Adult children of aging parents; Frail elderly; Older women; Government policy; Caregivers; Aging parents; Long-term care; Older people; Care
Description: "If a society is judged by how well it treats its most vulnerable members, Laura Katz Olson, a prominent health policy scholar, demonstrates that we have a long way to go in how we serve frail and disabled elders in need of long-term services and supports at the end of their lives. Olson develops a compelling narrative that describes the subtle and not-so-subtle indignities imposed on elders and their caregivers navigating the complex maze of health and social service systems at their hour of greatest need. Even an expert such as Olson struggled in light of the challenges posed by these impediments.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.