This book explores the meaning of quality of life in care for older persons and introduces the reader to their main concerns when receiving care. Based on quali

This volume brings together leading researchers on quality of life in old age to focus on one of the most important issues in both gerontology and quality of li

What is quality of life? What is quality of life in older age? How can quality of life in older age be improved? This book explores concepts of quality of life

What constitutes quality of life for older people? How can quality of life be measured? How might policy makers improve quality of life for older people? This b

This work presents the first serious attempt to impose rigor on the definition and measurement of quality of life among the elderly. The book uses a conference