Family Caregiving in an Aging Society: Policy Perspectives / Edition 1

by Rosalie A. Kane, Joan D. Penrod

Overview

Despite substantial efforts to support family caregivers in the United States, there remains no coherent philosophy behind these efforts. Contributors to this book analyze family caregiving policy for the elderly and examine the ramifications of various changes in current US policy. Issues explored include the diversity in family responses to family care, and current family caregiving programmes including those designed for the caregivers themselves. The book also contains an appraisal of inconsistent policies regarding family compensation and the family's status in allocating formal care. The editors conclude with their own recommendations for an optimal long-term care policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803951488
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/10/1995
Series:	Family Caregiver Applications series , #5
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.34(w) x 8.68(h) x 0.55(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword - Robyn Stone
In Search of Family Caregiving Policy - Rosalie A Kane and Joan D Penrod
General Considerations
Prospects for Family Caregiving - Elaine M Brody
Response to Change, Continuity and Diversity
Examining Respite Care - Rhonda J V Montgomery
Promises and Limitations
Direct Services for Family Caregivers - Vernon L Greene and Patricia D Coleman
Next Steps for Public Policy
Compensation of Family Care for the Elderly - Nathan L Linsk et al
Family Caregiving and Access to Publicly Funded Home Care - Pamela Doty
Implicit and Explicit Influences on Decision Making
Legal and Ethical Issues in Family Caregiving and the Role of Public Policy - Marshall B Kapp
Toward a Caregiving Policy for the Aging Family - Rosalie A Kane and Joan D Penrod

Editorial Reviews

Contributors survey past and present strategies on long-term care policy and their ramifications; describe and evaluate options such as respite care, individual and group therapy, and educational interventions; and analyze the system's overall structure and inconsistencies. Discussions of issues such as direct services for family caregivers, compensation of family care for the elderly, and legal and ethical issues will be of interest to professionals and students in aging, social work, nursing, and psychology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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