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Community Resources for Older Adults : Programs and Services in an Era of Change

by: Robbyn R. Wacker

Community Resources for Older Adults : Programs and Services in an Era of Change

by: Robbyn R. Wacker

ISBN 13:
9781412951296
ISBN 10:
1412951291
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/17/2007
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

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How have programs for older adults evolved? Who uses these resources? How are they delivered? And what challenges do service providers face in meeting the needs of the aging baby-boom generation? Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change, Third Edition, answers these and other critical questions by providing a theoretical framework for understanding the forces that shape older adults' likelihood to seek assistance.

Author's Purpose
The Social Context of Community Resource Delivery
On the Threshold of a New Era
Growth of the Older Population
Growth of the Older Population of Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Growth in the Number of Older Adults Living Alone Implications of Demographic Characteristics for Community Resources
A Text About Programs and Services in an Era of Change
Organization of the Book
Legislative Foundations for Programs, Services, and Benefits Supporting Older Adults
Legislative Foundations of Social Programs and Services
Emergence of the Aging Network
Best Practice: Linking Public and Private Partnerships
Titles of the Older Americans Act For Your Files: Policy and Planning for Disaster Preparedness
For Your Files: Demonstration Projects Funded Under Title IV Funding for the Older Americans Act
Outcomes of the Older Americans Act
Patterns of Service Use and Theories of Help-Seeking Behavior
Social Care for Older Adults
Informal and Formal Interaction
Psychosocial Theories of Service Use
The Psychology of Help-Seeking Behavior
Best Practice: Equity Theory in Action
Application of Theory in Practice
The Continuum of Services
Information and Assistance
Policy Background
For Your Files: Eldercare Locator
Users and Programs
Best Practice: Information and Referral/Assistance Services -- Medicare Information Outreach
Characteristics of Programs
Developing and Maintaining a Resource File
Promotion of Information and Referral Services
Functions of Information and Referrals
Information and Referral Process
Best Practice: Information and Referral/Assistance Services
Information and Referral Services with a National Scope
Challenges for Information and Referral Services
For Your Files: The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
Case Study: Finding and Asking for Help
Learning Activities
For More Information
Volunteer and Intergenerational Programs
Policy Background
Users and Programs
Best Practice: The Nevada Rural Counties RSVP
Best Practice: Aetna Life and Casualty Senior Volunteer Program
For Your Files: Illinois Intergenerational Initiative
Challenges for Senior Volunteer Programs
Case Study: Reconnecting with the Community
Learning Activities
For More Information
Education Programs
Educational Level of Older Adults
Literacy in the Older Adult Population
Lifelong Education
For Your Files: Seniors and Literacy Policy Background
Users and Programs
For Your Files: Leadership Training for Older Persons
For Your Files: Women Work!
Best Practice: The Close Up Foundation
For Your Files: Computer Learning Through Senior Net
Challenges for Educational Programs
Case Study: Can Further Education Help a Downsized Worker?
Learning Activities
For More Information
Senior Centers and Recreation
Policy Background
Users and Programs
For Your Files: The New Leaf Outreach to Elders
For Your Files: Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center -- The Center for All Ages
Best Practice: Serving Rural Seniors
Best Practice: Rural Adult Day Program in a Senior Center
For Your Files: National Recreation and Park Association
Addressing Diversity
Challenges for Senior Centers
Case Study: Loneliness of a Caregiver
Learning Activities
For More Information
Employment Programs
Policy Background
Users and Programs
For Your Files: Job Seeking Online
Best Practice: Mature Services
Challenges for Older Worker and Employment Programs
Case Study: Beginning the Journey to Financial Independence at Midlife
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