Gerontology: Individualized Services Offered to Six Patients Known by the Social Service Department of the Metropolitan Hospital, New York City, 1959
Abstract
Old age is dreaded for two reasons : first, because it presages the end of life; and second, because it is usually attended by illness. The last-named condition is so common that old age is commonly confused with disease. As prolongation of life occurs, the percentage of persons suffering from disabling or chronic illness increases. Their care presents serious problems, both as to the provision of medical care and as to facilities of meeting social needs.
Subject Area
Gerontology|Health care management
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez, Ana M, "Gerontology: Individualized Services Offered to Six Patients Known by the Social Service Department of the Metropolitan Hospital, New York City, 1959" (1960). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31097071.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31097071
