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The Frail Elderly and the Promise of Foster Care

Adult Foster Care Journal

Author: Oktay, J. S., Palley, H. A.
Year: 1988
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

The background of the development of the Community Care Program in Baltimore, is provided. The demographic shift that has resulted in a rapidly expanding aging population is documented, & the inability of current funding mechanisms to meet the need for community-based long-term care is also demonstrated. The notion that adult foster care programs could be used effectively for a segment of the frail elderly population is introduced.

Further Details

Pages 8-25
Volume 2
Issue 1
Accession Number 27.5.03
Research Notes Electronic copy added 28/08/2013
Keywords North Americaolderhome carefoster care

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