Public policy for the elderly: are priorities shifting? Unfamiliar choices for advocates in the 1990s

Article Abstract:

Pres Bill Clinton's policy for the elderly aims to increase the services offered to the aged. However, special interest groups offering services solely with profit motive may increase. The government should introduce steps to ensure the proper implementation of the policy. New ideas in social care should be encouraged to improve the services offered to the elderly.

Aged, Elderly, Analysis, Services, Social policy

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The chronic care paradox

Article Abstract:

Chronic diseases and the way in which they are treated by the medical community are discussed. The author argues that the medical community is outdated in its approach to chronic care, stating that it is treated as an acute primary illness, and needs a more preventative emphasis that takes into account different forms of chronic diseases.

Management, Health planning

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Commentary: the paradox of the missing element of chronic care

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the needs of chronically ill patients in addition to the continuing care of physicians. These further needs include housing, and the social and personal assistance needed by disabled or handicapped terminally ill patients.

Evaluation, Long-term care of the sick, Long term care

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