Home- and Community-Based Services for Older Adults: Aging in Context

The book Home- and Community-Based Services for Older Adults examines the existing and emerging models of HCBS,including the history,theory,research,policy,and practices across care settings. It is an essential learning tool for students interested in medicine, nursing, social work, allied health professions, case management, health care administration, and gerontology, emphasizing multidisciplinary and interprofessional practice approaches to deliver care.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2018
Publisher: Columbia University Press

The increasing trend of older adults and their families opting out of nursing homes has given rise to a diverse array of home and community-based services (HCBS) that cater to their care needs. These HCBS span a wide range of platforms and approaches, encompassing home health care, assisted living facilities, community-based hospice care, and adult day services. These models offer a preferred alternative to nursing homes, enabling older adults to age in place, prolonging their residency in their own homes and communities.

Home- and Community-Based Services for Older Adults delves into the existing and emerging models of HCBS, providing a comprehensive examination of their history, theory, research, policy, and practices across various care settings. The book emphasizes the multidisciplinary and interprofessional practice approaches employed to deliver care, making it an invaluable resource for students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, social work, allied health professions, case management, health care administration, and gerontology.

In light of the growing population of older adults, the authors raise a crucial question: how can we meet the needs of older adults and their families in the most effective, cost-conscious manner while respecting their care choices? This book serves as a valuable guide in addressing this pressing concern, offering insights and strategies for delivering high-quality care that aligns with the preferences and values of older individuals and their families.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 162 x 236 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231177689