Cambridge University Press Unisex Multicolor The Care Dividend Paperback Book

Name: Cambridge University Press Unisex Multicolor The Care Dividend Paperback Book
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

The Care DividendWhy and How Countries Should Invest in Long-Term Care\nAuthor(s): Jonathan Cylus, George Wharton, Ludovico Carrino, Stefania Ilinca, Manfred Huber, Sarah Louise Barber\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781009563468, 978-1009563468\nSynopsis\nLong-term care often falls by the wayside in national policy dialogues. As populations age around the world and the prevalence of chronic conditions increases, greater numbers of people will need care and support, putting added pressures on acute-care facilities, communities, and families, among others. This increase in demand for long-term care raises questions about the capacity of governments to provide access to needed care, how these services will be properly resourced and who should receive these benefits. The Care Dividend provides a roadmap for investing in long-term care systems. It argues for increased public investment in high-quali.