Protecting Essential Human Capabilities of Elders in Institutional Care
Date
2014Subject
Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Shepherd Poverty Program
Capabilities approach (Social sciences)
Health
Older people
Older people -- Institutional care
Older people -- Abuse of -- Government policy
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Joseph Liu is a member of the Class of 2014 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] The world has moved past the traditional definition of health, while institutional care in America has not. The Word Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete well-being, and not just the absence of disease. However, this ideal does not extend to millions of seniors in long-term care facilities across the nation. [From Introduction]