This comprehensive graduate textbook focuses on the full spectrum of long-term care settings ranging from family and community based care through supportive housing options to a variety of institutional long-term care alternatives. Integrating theory and practice, the book features the perspectives of diverse fields regarding current long-term care options and new directions for the future. Prominent scholars from history, environmental design, family caregiving, gerontology, social service delivery, clinical care, health service delivery, public policy, finance, law, and ethics explore such themes as:Relationships among independence, dependence, and interdependenceEthical considerations in the provision of long-term careDecision-making in long-term careFluidity and transitions in long-term careThe lived experience of long-term careA micro-macro perspective ranging from the individual to societal institutionsThe book examines future directions for long-term care, considering such factors as the interface of technology and long-term care, cultural diversity, and relationships between voluntary and paid services. Each chapter includes case examples, study questions, and exercises, additional resources, and website links. The appendices provide a glossary and a list of acronyms. Instructor's resources are also available.Key Features:Focuses on the full array of long-term care optionsIntegrates theory and practiceIncorporates the perspectives of diverse fields including history, environmental design, family caregiving, social services and public policyIncludes numerous case examples, study questions, exercises, and additional resourcesConsiders new approaches to long-term care incorporating technology and considering cultural diversity and the relationship between voluntary and paid services

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