Inside Assisted Living: The Search for Home

by Erin G. Roth, Paula C. Carder, Sheryl Zimmerman, et al.

Book Overview

Assisted living is the fastest-growing alternative to skilled nursing care for frail older persons in the United States. The expectations, settings, and missions of these residences are varied, making it difficult for prospective residents and their families to anticipate what it would be like to live in them. This book is a unique portal into the real world of assisted living and the key issues facing consumers, providers, and policy makers.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801892600
• ISBN13: 9780801892608
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher