Long-Term Care for Older Adults: The Role of the Family
- 1 February 2001
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 27 (2), 36-43
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20010201-13
Abstract
Journal of Gerontological Nursing | ABSTRACTFamily members are involved in all aspects of a frail or ill older adult's care before, during, and after admission into a long-term care facility. However, their role within the facility is not always clearly defined. This article addresses issues regarding facility policies and staff attitudes toward family involvement, particularly whether the family member is seen as an integral partKeywords
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