Caring with Equity: Addressing Health Disparities in Nursing Homes

By Stephanie Smith LCSW

Health Equity in Nursing Homes: Addressing Disparities and Promoting Inclusive Care is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the systemic challenges, barriers, and solutions in long-term care. Written by Stephanie Smith MSW, LCSW, this book takes a deep dive into the intersection of race, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, and culture in nursing home care.

Drawing on real-life experiences, historical context, and expert analysis, this book sheds light on the inequities that aging adults face and provides actionable strategies for fostering a more inclusive and compassionate environment. From addressing racial disparities in health outcomes to advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusivity and culturally competent care, Health Equity in Nursing Homes is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, caregivers, and anyone invested in improving long-term care.

With a blend of storytelling, research-backed insights, and policy recommendations, this book is a call to action for creating a future where every nursing home resident receives the dignity, respect, and quality care they deserve.

Perfect for social workers, healthcare administrators, nurses, and advocates, this book provides practical tools to drive meaningful change in the field of elder care.

Key Topics Covered:

Racial and ethnic disparities in nursing home careGender-based health inequitiesSocioeconomic barriers to quality careThe role of cultural competence in long-term careSupporting LGBTQ+ older adultsThe impact of disability on accessibility and inclusionFamily and community engagement in resident well-beingInnovations and best practices in health equity

Self-published through Amazon KDP, Health Equity in Nursing Homes is a must-read for anyone committed to making nursing homes more inclusive and equitable spaces.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DYYHH1H4
• ISBN13: 9798312452792
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"