Chronic Illness Digests of Selected ReferencesPDF电子书下载

1．DIMENSIONS OF THE PROBLEM 1

Magnitude in the General Population 1

Importance in Childhood 16

Extent in the Working Ages 19

Significance Among the Aged 28

2．CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS 37

The Aging Process 37

Genetic Influences and Dietary Factors 48

Emotional，Psychological，and Psychosomatic Aspects 56

Socio-Environmental Factors 71

3．INSTITUTIONAL CARE 79

Hospitals 79

Convalescent Homes 91

Nursing，Boarding，and Foster Homes 97

Homes for the Aged 106

Almshouses and Other Public Institutions 109

4．NONINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES 119

Clinics 119

Home Care Programs 123

Home Nursing 128

Housekeeper Service 131

Housing for the Aged 134

5．REHABILITATION 139

Achievements，Needs，and Goals 139

Physical and Occupational Therapy 147

Hospital Recreational and Educational Programs 153

Community and Other Recreational and Educational Programs 156

6．STATE AND LOCAL APPROACHES TO THE PROBLEM 163

Recommendations for Action 163

Community Organization and Techniques 182

Medical Care and Control Programs 197

INDEXES 207

Authors 207

Agencies and Institutions 213