A Public Health Strategy for Living, Aging and Dying in Solidarity

Download or read book A Public Health Strategy for Living, Aging and Dying in Solidarity written by Mary Beth Morrissey and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.