 |  Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e Jill Quadagno,
Florida State University
Caring for the Frail Elderly
Learning ObjectivesAfter reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.
1.How does the type of care family members provide to an elderly relative differ depending on their gender? |
| | | 2.How do the responsibilities of caregiving affect a family member's work and personal life? |
| | | 3.How does an aged person's need for care affect family relationships? |
| | | 4.What kind of home and community-based services are available to the frail elderly? |
| | | 5.Can private long-term care insurance help families to manage the expense and burden of caregiving? |
| | | 6.How have government regulations and the rise of for-profit nursing home chains affected the availability and quality of nursing home care? |
| | | 7.What is life in a nursing home like for the frail elderly? |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education