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History of Long Term Care
1900-1929
Thu, 03/23/2006 - 10:20am — Karen Stevenson
Summary:
Non-profit old-age homes are built, Elderly have many years ahead of them, Urbanization increases care needs, Home care expands, More cash benefits are available from states and employers, Table of institutionalized elderly from 1900-1930.
More Old Age Homes Are Built
Elderly Had Many Years to Live
Urbanization Created More Problems for Elderly
Tuberculosis Epidemic Spurs Chronic Care Facilities
Home Care Explodes
States Provide Limited Help For Poor Elderly
Employers and Financial Institutions Get Involved
The Institutionalized Age 65+ Population
Old Age Dependency
‹ Some States Provide Cash Assistance to Poor Elderly
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More Old Age Homes Are Built ›
Home Care
Nursing Homes
United States
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