Assisted Living

<p>Learn how to make elder housing more homelike!Taking an incisive look at assisted living for the elderly Assisted Living: Sobering Realities is an important book for the professionals who work with aging Americans and their families. This vital book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the world of assisted living for older Americans. With unique insight and a keen clinical perspective Assisted Living examines a variety of topics: the dilemma of aging in place the realities of end-of-life care and the ins and outs of residential care supply. Easy-to-read graphs and charts make the data user-friendly.This book delivers current information on:</p><ul> <li> the housing needs of elderly renters with case studies of 109 residents in two facilities </li> <li> the need for improved housing and services for low-income elderly providing an overview of how successful facilities take a comprehensive approach in linking low-income elders with community-based services </li> <li> the advantages and disadvantages of residential care facilities </li> <li> research about aging in place from providers and residents’ perspectives </li> <li> the unmet needs of the elderly who qualify for housing assistance </li> <li> how visitation patterns affect the overall satisfaction and quality of life of assisted living residents </li> </ul>