Tag Archives: long-term care homes
The Politics of “Mixed-model” Home Care
Mary Jean Hande and Christine Kelly advocate for a publicly funded home care service that is guided by the best practices and the experiences of the people on the frontlines of care, namely health care workers, patients, and their families.
Ethics, sexuality, and dementia in long-term care
Alisa Grigorovich and Pia Kontos suggest that long-term care residents with dementia can benefit from leisure and social activities that are supportive of sexual expression and the formation of intimate and romantic relationships.
CHALLENGING TIMES FOR LONG-TERM CARE STAFF
Mary Jo Bernard and Jodie Penwarden call for a review of practices and policies that contribute to hostile working and living conditions in long-term care facilities.