Long-Term Care Today: Turbulent Times Ch 1

1.   What factors have led to the development of the long-term care system as it currently exists?

2.   What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the current long-term care system?

3.   Who uses long-term care services, and why do they use them?

4.   Who are baby boomers, and what is their impact on the long-term care system?

5.   What is and has been the role of informal caregivers in the long-term care system?

6. Administration on Aging

http://www.aoa.gov/

7.  Historical Evolution of Programs for Older Americans

http://www.aoa.gov/AOA_programs/OAA/resources/History.aspx

8. Healthy Aging

http://www.cdc.gov/aging/index.html