Combining powerful personal stories with astute analysis and
recommendations, "Always on Call" reveals the hidden struggles of
the more than 25 million family caregivers in the United States.
While family members have always provided care for one another,
recent changes in health care have placed tremendous new
responsibilities on them--responsibilities that, only a decade ago,
were a routine part of hospital care. The prevalence of chronic
rather than acute illness, trends toward shorter hospital stays,
increased outpatient care, and limited insurance benefits for
in-home care now leave family caregiving as the only option for
many Americans.
This book, first published in 2000 and now substantially
updated, presents an intimate look at the world of family
caregiving. The compelling narratives by caregivers capture the
intensity of the caregiving experience, while chapters by noted
health care professionals, many of whom speak of their own
experiences, analyze the impact of caregiving, urge more
professional advocacy on behalf of caregivers, and offer insightful
suggestions for building partnerships for change and fostering
improvement. This second edition includes:
- caregiving as a workplace dilemma
- the added burdens of end-of-life caregiving
- clinician-family conflicts (and new approaches for resolving
them)
- new federal and state policy initiatives
- resources for families and professionals
- a new section on innovative caregiving programs
- new chapter on the financial impact of caregiving
Designed for family caregivers, health professionals,
administrators, pastoral care providers, policymakers, patient and
caregiver advocates, and human resource professionals, "Always on
Call" is an essential book for understanding the current realities
of family caregiving. Equally important, it builds a compelling
case for change.
A United Hospital Fund Book
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