Older people in modern society / Anthea Tinker.
Material type: TextSeries: Longman social policy in Britain series | Longman social policy in Britain seriesPublication details: London : Longman, 1997.Edition: 4th edDescription: xvi, 368p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:- 9780582294882 (pbk.) :
- 0582294886
- Elderly people in modern society [Other title]
- 362.60941 TIN
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Previous ed.: published as Elderly people in modern society. 1992.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-349) and index.
Part one: The background -- 1.Introduction -- 2.A profile of older people -- 3.General review of the literature -- Part two: Needs and how they are met -- 4.A critical narrative of the main develoments in services for older people -- 5.The financial and employment position -- 6.Health -- 7.Housing -- 8.Personal and other social services -- 9.Some groups with special needs -- 10.Community care -- the family -- 11.Community care - support from the wider community -- Part three: Assessment -- 12.The contribution of older people -- 13.Some general problems -- 14.The topic in perspective -- Part four: Documents.
This edition of the classic text highlights issues of current concern, such as the abuse of the elderly, and examines the impact of new legislation such as the NHS and Community Care Act.