AND WHERE DO WE LIVE WHEN WE GET OLDER?. THE FUTURE OF THE RETIREMENT HOME AND ALTERNATIVE LIVING OPTIONS - Tecno-Libro

The way we house our senior population today and the providing of increasing care demands is heading for a crisis. The widely adopted view that staying at home no matter what is not a very good option. indeed, by far the largest portion of the elderly population choose to stay home for as long as they possible can. Moving in one of those dreaded old folks homes is out of the question, partly of course because of the cost. The well touted home care services, partly paid for by the Government, let people believe that the entire talk of moving into a retirement home is not even necessary. They believe they are well looked after and cared for while staying at home. This is dangerous thinking at best. . This book shows the pitfalls with this kind of thinking. it shows that living at home is not a housing option which is desirable once an older age is reached, indeed, it is a very poor option. The house and home which served so well for so long is not the best place to keep on living an