Care of the Aged |
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| Editor:
| Humber, James M.
Almeder, Robert F. |
| Series title: | Biomedical Ethics Reviews Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58829-240-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2002 |
| Publisher: | Humana Press
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| Imprint: | Humana |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $109.99 |
Book Description:
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In virtually all the developed countries of the Western world, people are living longer and reproducing less, while the costs for care of the eldderly and infirm continue to rise dramatically. These facts pose questions relating to the proper care and treatment of the aged, and the answers are included within this text. The first group of aricles answer questions regarding society's current mechnisms for dealing with and treating elderly citizens. The second group of articles grapple...
More DescriptionIn virtually all the developed countries of the Western world, people are living longer and reproducing less, while the costs for care of the eldderly and infirm continue to rise dramatically. These facts pose questions relating to the proper care and treatment of the aged, and the answers are included within this text. The first group of aricles answer questions regarding society's current mechnisms for dealing with and treating elderly citizens. The second group of articles grapple with problems that arise for medical personnel and family members who provide care for the elderly.