The Uncertain Bodies and Spaces of Aging in Place
In the United States, “aging in place” has been established as the preferred method of aging. This article examines the work, processes, and tensions involved in aging in place in the southwest US, focusing on the experiences of chronically ill older adults receiving Medicare-reimbursed home health...
Main Author: | Lauren Penney |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2013-09-01
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Series: | Anthropology & Aging |
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Online Access: | http://anthro-age.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/anthro-age/article/view/12 |
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