Domiciliary Services for the Elderly

First published in 1984, the title looks at the field of elderly care and domiciliary work from the perspective of social services. Starting with early influences that helped shape the development of Domiciliary Services, the author goes on to look at how the service has developed over the years and where it falls short.

List of contents

Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. The Early Development of Domiciliary Workers 2. The Seebohm Era - A Step in the Dark 3. Developments in the 1970s 4. Services in the 1980s 5. Innovations 6. Community Services for the Elderly in Ireland and Sweden 7. Training 8. The Future of Domiciliary Care. Notes. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Liam Clarke, Liam ([e-mail] - Undeliverabl Clarke
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2025
• EAN: 9781032732701
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3273270-1
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Aging
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Eldercare, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, MEDICAL / Public Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, MEDICAL / Physiology, MEDICAL / Nursing / Gerontology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Personal & public health, Social issues & processes, Care of the elderly, Age groups: the elderly, Geriatric nursing, Social and ethical issues, Maturation and ageing, Maturation & Ageing, Personal and public health / health education, Relating to late adulthood / old age, Age groups: the elderly / old age