This book is a collaborative effort undertaken by researchers and professors affiliated with the Center for Aging Studies at the Erickson School and Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). J. Kevin Eckert is director of the center and dean of and professor at the school and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Paula C. Carder, formerly associate director of the center, is an assistant professor at the Institute on Aging, Portland State University. Leslie A. Morgan is a professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, UMBC, and a senior research associate with the center. Ann Christine Frankowski is a senior research associate with the center and an adjunct assistant professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, UMBC. Erin G. Roth is a senior research analyst and ethnographer with the center.

• List of ContributorsForeword, by Bill Thomas, M.D.Preface1. Introduction2. Miss Helen at Valley Glen Home3. Opal at Franciscan House4. Karen at Huntington Inn5. Mrs. Koehler at Middlebury Manor6. Dr. Catherine at the Chesapeake7. Mr. Sidney at Laurel Ridge8. Everyday Life in Assisted Living9. Aging in Places10. Aging in PlacesAppendix: Technical Description of the Research ProjectNotesReferencesIndex

It can illuminate in depth many of the issues in assisted-care living. Publishers Weekly 2009 An excellent introduction for anyone who needs to acquaint himself or herself with assisted living in anticipation of having to choose assisted care for a parent or other loved one. -- Barbara Petty Boom! 2009 Candid and honest... Inside Assisted Living helps to heighten the awareness of the need for psychological services to this currently major and rapidly growing population. -- Richard H. Cox PsycCRITIQUES 2010

This book is a collaborative effort undertaken by researchers and professors affiliated with the Center for Aging Studies at the Erickson School and Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). J. Kevin Eckert is director of the center and dean of and professor at the school and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Paula C. Carder, formerly associate director of the center, is an assistant professor at the Institute on Aging, Portland State University. Leslie A. Morgan is a professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, UMBC, and a senior research associate with the center. Ann Christine Frankowski is a senior research associate with the center and an adjunct assistant professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, UMBC. Erin G. Roth is a senior research analyst and ethnographer with the center.

• List of ContributorsForeword, by Bill Thomas, M.D.Preface1. Introduction2. Miss Helen at Valley Glen Home3. Opal at Franciscan House4. Karen at Huntington Inn5. Mrs. Koehler at Middlebury Manor6. Dr. Catherine at the Chesapeake7. Mr. Sidney at Laurel Ridge8. Everyday Life in Assisted Living9. Aging in Places10. Aging in PlacesAppendix: Technical Description of the Research ProjectNotesReferencesIndex

It can illuminate in depth many of the issues in assisted-care living. Publishers Weekly 2009 An excellent introduction for anyone who needs to acquaint himself or herself with assisted living in anticipation of having to choose assisted care for a parent or other loved one. -- Barbara Petty Boom! 2009 Candid and honest... Inside Assisted Living helps to heighten the awareness of the need for psychological services to this currently major and rapidly growing population. -- Richard H. Cox PsycCRITIQUES 2010

This book is a collaborative effort undertaken by researchers and professors affiliated with the Center for Aging Studies at the Erickson School and Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). J. Kevin Eckert is director of the center and dean of and professor at the school and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Paula C. Carder, formerly associate director of the center, is an assistant professor at the Institute on Aging, Portland State University. Leslie A. Morgan is a professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, UMBC, and a senior research associate with the center. Ann Christine Frankowski is a senior research associate with the center and an adjunct assistant professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, UMBC. Erin G. Roth is a senior research analyst and ethnographer with the center.

• List of ContributorsForeword, by Bill Thomas, M.D.Preface1. Introduction2. Miss Helen at Valley Glen Home3. Opal at Franciscan House4. Karen at Huntington Inn5. Mrs. Koehler at Middlebury Manor6. Dr. Catherine at the Chesapeake7. Mr. Sidney at Laurel Ridge8. Everyday Life in Assisted Living9. Aging in Places10. Aging in PlacesAppendix: Technical Description of the Research ProjectNotesReferencesIndex

It can illuminate in depth many of the issues in assisted-care living. Publishers Weekly 2009 An excellent introduction for anyone who needs to acquaint himself or herself with assisted living in anticipation of having to choose assisted care for a parent or other loved one. -- Barbara Petty Boom! 2009 Candid and honest... Inside Assisted Living helps to heighten the awareness of the need for psychological services to this currently major and rapidly growing population. -- Richard H. Cox PsycCRITIQUES 2010