--- product_id: 7512738 title: "It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care" price: "€ 51.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/7512738-it-shouldnt-be-this-way-the-failure-of-long-term store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care **Price:** € 51.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care - **How much does it cost?** € 51.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/7512738-it-shouldnt-be-this-way-the-failure-of-long-term) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care [Kane MD, Robert L., West, Joan C.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care Review: good book - I just starting to read this book last night. My brother passed away after 4 months in a regular hospital/ then to a long term acute care facility/then to a subacute care facility/then back to a regular hospital. He had cancer and Guillain-Barre, a paralysis, also COPD and a heart valve. A lot going against him, and he was 77. This was a gut-wrenching experience for him, his family, and his friends. I am very intested to learn what this doctor and his sister have to say about the long term care experience. My other brother, age 72, is now in a long term care facility with Parkinson's. Review: Wonderful! - One of the best books I've read! ...and not just because I had to for class! The perfect book for a gerontologist! Thank you UMASS Boston for this book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,797,281 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #908 in Gerontology Social Sciences #1,128 in Nursing Home Care (Books) #1,445 in Health Policy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (20) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 082651488X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0826514882 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 200 pages | | Publication date | May 16, 2005 | | Publisher | Vanderbilt University Press | ## Images ![It Shouldn't Be This Way: The Failure of Long-Term Care - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ENTej6J5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good book *by P***D on August 19, 2012* I just starting to read this book last night. My brother passed away after 4 months in a regular hospital/ then to a long term acute care facility/then to a subacute care facility/then back to a regular hospital. He had cancer and Guillain-Barre, a paralysis, also COPD and a heart valve. A lot going against him, and he was 77. This was a gut-wrenching experience for him, his family, and his friends. I am very intested to learn what this doctor and his sister have to say about the long term care experience. My other brother, age 72, is now in a long term care facility with Parkinson's. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful! *by A***Y on April 1, 2014* One of the best books I've read! ...and not just because I had to for class! The perfect book for a gerontologist! Thank you UMASS Boston for this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elder care needs a pardigm shift *by M***L on September 12, 2007* I recommend this book highly, having read it shortly after my father had to go into a nursing home. It resonated completely with my overall experience and made me more assertive in pushing for changes at the home where my father resided. Like the authors, I have experience with medical practice, as I'm a professor teaching medical students, but encountered the same frustrations that Dr. Kane describes. The lists of questions to ask and things to be cautious about at the end of each chapter are great resources for anyone who is, or may become, responsible for the care of an aging relative . Dr. Kane's sad, but engaging, story of his mother's experiences during her declining health illustrates the many difficulties in changing a system of care for the elderly that has depended too much on the good will and dedication of underpaid and often inadequately trained staff at assisted living and nursing homes. The problems Dr. Kane describes happen far too often. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/7512738-it-shouldnt-be-this-way-the-failure-of-long-term](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/7512738-it-shouldnt-be-this-way-the-failure-of-long-term) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*