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Author:
Kane, Robert L., 1940-
Title:
It shouldn't be this way : the failure of long-term care / Robert L. Kane and Joan C. West.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Vanderbilt University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2005
Description:
180 p. ; 22 cm.
Subject:
Kane, Ruth,--d. 2002.
Kane, Robert L.,--1940-
West, Joan C.,--1945-
Older people--Long-term care--United States--Case studies.
Caregivers--United States.--Biography.
Frail elderly--United States--Biography.
Long-term care facilities--United States--Case studies.
Frail elderly--Care--United States--Case studies.
Frail elderly--United States--Family relationships--Case studies.
Other Authors:
West, Joan C., 1945-
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-172) and index.
Contents:
Background -- The stroke -- Rehabilitation -- Assisted living -- The dementia unit -- Nursing home -- Doctors, other medical personnel, and hospitals -- Informal care -- The roads not taken -- End of life -- What kind of long-term care do we want? -- What can we do about it?.
ISBN:
9780826514882 (pbk. : alk. paper)
082651488X (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780826514875 (cloth : alk. paper)
0826514871 (cloth : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)57235792
LCCN:
2004028921
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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