Elder Care the Aussie Way
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2006-03-07 11:12:00-05:00
Gerontologist Bill Thomas is known for his innovative ideas about how to improve care for the aging. But he was the one picking up new ideas when he visited two amazing elder care communities on a recent trip to Australia. Dr. Thomas spoke with an aboriginal elder-care leader and the director of a homeless shelter that's really a home. Dr. Thomas talks with host Mike Cuthbert about what he learned from these two community leaders and their unique approaches to community-building and caring for vulnerable populations.
Listen to: Elder Care the Aussie Way
AARP Resources
Eldertopia: A Vision for Old Age in a New World in AARP Policy and Research
Small World: The Green House in the AARP Bulletin
As Good As It Gets, a survey of the quality of elder care in 16 nations, in AARP The Magazine Online
Additional Resources
The Eden Alternative
What Are Old People for?: How Elders Will Save the World at Borders
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