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Dignity for the oldest old — can we afford it?
Author(s)	Malcolm L Johnson
Journal title	Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 29, nos 2/3, 1998
Pages	pp 155-168
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Family care ; Services ; Costs [care] ; Social policy.
Annotation	The author provides a UK perspective, prefaced by his personal experience of family care for an ageing father-in-law, supported by various professionals and volunteers. He considers three areas of concern for himself, not only as a citizen, but also as a gerontologist and policy analyst: first, to examine the changing context of old age and the policy dilemmas it as created; second, to consider how we can assess what we do for the frail; and third, to explore service delivery issues. He suggests that more flexible patterns of working life and retirement should be considered, if those over 65 are to have a better chance of avoiding poverty. We can afford dignity for the oldest old: it is in our interest that those who can afford to contribute more of our collective wealth for services, should do so. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-980903233 A
Classmark	P6:SJ: I: QDC: TM2
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