by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Dec 13, 2023
Problems and vignettes of some of the individuals seeking food and shelter at the Philadelphia Center for Older People are presented and the ability of such centers to meet their needs is assessed. These are the nearly forgotten people, those who are old and on the...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Dec 13, 2023
Two styles of management utilized by operators of California's alternative to the mental hospital- the community-based sheltered-care facility- have been identified. One style of management is characterized by a low-structure, laissez-faire approach that places...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Dec 13, 2023
This study examines the support systems of elderly persons residing in single-room occupancy (SRO) hotels. With the use of network analysis techniques, this study demonstrates the inaccuracy of the assertion that these individuals lack significant social supports. The...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Dec 13, 2023
The recent emphasis on housing formerly hospitalized mental patients in community-based facilities has caused the number of such facilities to proliferate. This article examines five characteristics that affect individuals' needs for sheltered care and must be...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Dec 13, 2023
The purpose of this study of men living on Skid Row in Toronto in the 1970's was to describe their demographics, the prevalence of psychiatric disorder, and the availability and utilization of psychiatric and medical services. Findings indicated that this...
