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Social & Public Policy of Alzheimer's Disease in the United States
Softcover reprint of the original 1st Edition 2019
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This book focuses on the public policy and political dimensions of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias (AD/D) in the United States, with coverage of the global dimensions and relevant examples from other countries. Starting off with a discussion on the characteristics of AD/D and competing theories of their causes, their human and financial costs, and the increasing burden they place on all societies as populations age, the book examines in detail the range of policy issues they raise. These include funding policies, payment policy and regulatory functions, long-term services and support (LTCS), public health and prevention policies.
The book analyses the big business surrounding AD/D and shows that the strong public fear of developing dementia heightens the likelihood of exploitation of vulnerable people looking for a technological fix. It examines both informal and formal caregivers and the heavy burden placed on families, primarily women, and recent policy attempts to strengthen LTCS. It also examines the latest evidence of potential risk-reduction and prevention strategies and the difficult issues surrounding advance directives, assisted suicide, and definitions of death that increasingly face policy makers. It concludes by analyzing the policy implications on possible technological scenarios.
Book information
ISBN: | 9789811344732 |
Publisher: | Springer Singapore |
Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
Pub date: | 29 Dec 2018 |
Edition: | Softcover reprint of the original 1st Edition 2019 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 171 |
Weight: | 247g |
Height: | 210mm |
Width: | 148mm |
Spine width: | 10mm |