Inside assisted living : the search for home / J. Kevin Eckert [and others] ; with contributions by Sheryl Zimmerman [and others] ; foreword by Bill Thomas.

Other author Eckert, J. Kevin.
Format Book
Publication InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxv, 246 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Congregate housing--United States.
Long-term care facilities--United States.
Patients--United States. --Interviews.

Contents Miss Helen at Valley Glen Home -- Opal at Franciscan House -- Karen at Huntington Inn -- Mrs. Koehler at Middlebury Manor -- Dr. Catherine at the Chesapeake -- Mr. Sidney at Laurel Ridge -- Everyday life in assisted living -- Aging in places -- The reality and promise of assisted living.
Abstract Draws on in-depth interviews with residents, family members, staff, and administrators of six different types of assisted living residence. An appendix describes the qualitative research process used by a collaborative research team of the Univ. of Maryland Baltimore County's Center for Aging Studies. "Transitions from assisted living: sociocultural aspect," funded by the National Institute on Aging, was designed to provide an understanding of the minor and major life transitions experienced by residents in assisted living. -- Cover, p.4.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 233-238) and index.
LCCN 2008037843
ISBN9780801892592 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0801892597 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780801892608 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0801892600 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV1454.2.U6 I56 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold