Ethics in Community-Based Elder Care

Download or read book Ethics in Community-Based Elder Care written by Martha B. Holstein, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-10-11 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for elders outside of institutions is the fastest growing sector of US health care. Building on their research study at the Park Ridge Center, editors Holstein and Mitzen, together with a team of experts, examine the complexities involved in developing an ethics for community-based long-term care. They also challenge policymakers to make home care a more viable option for older people in need. Chapters address many of the ethical and practical problems that arise in the care of older people with physical and mental disabilities--including how to allocate scarce funds, how to keep good caregivers, how to balance concerns of autonomy, risk and safety, and worker stress. The volume is an excellent resource for practitioners, policymakers, and students.