Family Care of Older People in EuropeIan Philp IOS Press, 2001 - 281 pages Developing appropriate responses to an ageing population is recognized by policy makers throughout the developed world as a top priority, as is the vital contribution made by family caregivers. However, cultural, demographic and organizational differences between countries have encouraged diverse patterns of response to this common challenge. This book provides a systematic cross-cultural analysis of contemporary patterns and future trends in all major countries of the European Union. Additional interest is provided by including Poland emerging from the post- Communist block as the country at the forefront for joining the European Union. The book should be useful to European policy makers and academies involved in studying the health and social care needs of older people and the capacity, contribution and needs of family caregivers who provide care to older people. The book is also relevant for policy makers and researchers in other countries, mostly in North America and Australia who wish to study European approaches to supporting older people and family caregivers. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
France October 1998 | 27 |
Germany November 2000 | 49 |
Greece September 1998 | 75 |
Italy | 97 |
75 | 126 |
The Netherlands February 2000 | 135 |
Poland September 1998 | 161 |
Portugal January 2000 | 189 |
Spain December 1999 | 211 |
Sweden August 1999 | 237 |
United Kingdom December 1999 | 255 |
Common terms and phrases
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