Elder Care Catastrophe
Rituals of Abuse in Nursing Homes and What You Can Do About it
By J. David Knottnerus, Jason Ulsperger | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Portraying people who have lived and worked in long-term nursing home facilities, Elder Care Catastrophe reveals how organizational dynamics and everyday rituals have unintentionally led to resident neglect and abuse. Backed up by research and grounded in sociological theory, this book offers alternative models for lessening the maltreatment of people living in nursing homes. It provides critical information for family members struggling with nursing home issues, nursing home employees, policy-makers, students and researchers concerned with elder care issues.
Editions of Elder Care Catastrophe
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317260639
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317260646
Read an Excerpt
Portraying people who have lived and worked in long-term nursing home facilities, Elder Care Catastrophe reveals how organizational dynamics and everyday rituals have unintentionally led to resident neglect and abuse. Backed up by research and grounded in sociological theory, this book offers alternative models for lessening the maltreatment of people living in nursing homes. It provides critical information for family members struggling with nursing home issues, nursing home employees, policy-makers, students and researchers concerned with elder care issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elder Care Catastrophe about?
Portraying people who have lived and worked in long-term nursing home facilities, Elder Care Catastrophe reveals how organizational dynamics and everyday rituals have unintentionally led to resident neglect and abuse. Backed up by research and grounded in sociological theory, this book offers alternative models for lessening the maltreatment of people living in nursing homes. It provides critical information for family members struggling with nursing home issues, nursing home employees, policy-makers, students and researchers concerned with elder care issues.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Elder Care Catastrophe?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology
Where can I read a sample of Elder Care Catastrophe?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317260639
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Elder Care Catastrophe?
J. David Knottnerus, Jason Ulsperger
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Elder Care Catastrophe is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317260639) and pdf(ISBN 9781317260646)