5.2 Elder Care

As they age, some elders require more assistance than relatives or friends can provide. When an aged person is no longer able to live independently and his or her family is unable to provide the level of care needed, this gives rise to the prospect of institutional care. In the US, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) provides both resources for the business of the institution and information for consumers. Navigate to the consumer section of the website. Review the titles of articles posted under topics such as planning ahead, how to choose, exploring caregiver issues, paying for care, and finding homes and services.

1			Choose one article, list the title, and summarize the information about the topic. Evaluate the information you find. Identify three ideas in the article that you find especially important. Suggest other issues that might be addressed in this article.