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Book SynopsisDescribes the experiences of African American and Afro-Caribbean, white Jewish, and Latina/o residents and their relatives and friends who have been their caregivers. This book presents various perspectives on how caregiving varies across racial and ethnic backgrounds and dispels stereotypes about nursing home placement among diverse groups.
Trade ReviewA stimulating timely publication in a rapidly developing field...policy makers, academics, and service providers will find this a rich resource -- Hannes B. Stahelin Gerontology In this well-researched and indexed volume, author Patricia Kolb aptly illustrates the press of societal forces as a catalyst for change in the way members of microcultural groups within the United States provide extended care for frail older adults. Aging & Society This study adds significantly to our knowledge of the processes... I can therefore strongly recommend this book to all those interested in ageing, institutional care for older people and family care for older people. In all these areas I felt that I had learned something new. -- Mark Lymbery British Journal of Social Work This book addresses an understudied area of research and highlights the unique aspects of caregiving within the nursing home context. -- Dr. Molly Ranney, PhD, LCSW Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. The Need for Nursing Home Placement 2. Research About Caregiving by Family and Friends 3. Earlier Years: Life Within Families and Communities 4. Changing Health, Changing Relationships 5. The Placement Process: Decisions and Transitions 6. Settling In: Adjusting to the Changes 7. Continuing to Care for Relatives in the Nursing Home 8. Who Helps Residents and Their Relatives? References Index
