《Chronic Illness Digests of Selected References》求取 ⇩

1．DIMENSIONS OF THE PROBLEM1

Magnitude in the General Population1

Importance in Childhood16

Extent in the Working Ages19

Significance Among the Aged28

2．CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS37

The Aging Process37

Genetic Influences and Dietary Factors48

Emotional，Psychological，and Psychosomatic Aspects56

Socio-Environmental Factors71

3．INSTITUTIONAL CARE79

Hospitals79

Convalescent Homes91

Nursing，Boarding，and Foster Homes97

Homes for the Aged106

Almshouses and Other Public Institutions109

4．NONINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES119

Clinics119

Home Care Programs123

Home Nursing128

Housekeeper Service131

Housing for the Aged134

5．REHABILITATION139

Achievements，Needs，and Goals139

Physical and Occupational Therapy147

Hospital Recreational and Educational Programs153

Community and Other Recreational and Educational Programs156

6．STATE AND LOCAL APPROACHES TO THE PROBLEM163

Recommendations for Action163

Community Organization and Techniques182

Medical Care and Control Programs197

INDEXES207

Authors207

Agencies and Institutions213