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

Abstract

Author's Purpose PART I: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE DELIVERY Ch 1. 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 Ch 2. 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 Ch 3. 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 PART II: THE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES Ch 4. 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 Ch 5. 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 Ch 6. 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 SeniorNet Challenges for Educational Programs Case Study: Can Further Education Help a Downsized Worker? Learning Activities For More Information Ch 7. 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 -- Bozeman, Montana 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 Ch 8. 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 Learning Activities For More Information Ch 9. Income Programs Policy Background For Your Files: Financial Abuse, Undue Influence, Scams, Frauds, and Protection of Assets Users and Programs For Your Files: Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program Challenges for Income Programs Case Study: When the System Fails Learning Activities For More Information Ch 10. Nutrition and Meal Programs Food Insecurity and Hunger Among Older Adults Physical and Psychosocial Factors that Influence National Status Policy Background Users and Programs Best Practice: Two Coasts, Two Meals on Wheels Programs For Your Files: America's Second Harvest Food Bank Challenges for Nutrition Programs Case Study: Good Nutrition--Making Independence Possible Learning Activities For More Information Ch 11. Health Care and Wellness Health Status of Older Adults For Your Files: ABLEDATA Federal Health Care Policy Health Promotion and Wellness Best Practice: Parish Nurse Programs Best Practice: Activity Centers for Seniors--Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Houston, Texas For Your Files: National Institute on Aging Fitness Guide Best Practice: EnhanceFitness Challenges for Health Care and Health Promotion Programs Case Study: Health Concerns After Retirement Learning Activities For More Information Ch 12. Mental Health Services Policy Background Users and Programs Best Practice: Lifespan's Geriatric Addiction Program Best Practice: Gatekeeper Program Challenges for Mental Health Programs Mental Health Services for Family Caregivers Users and Programs For Your Files: Caregiver Support Groups in America Challenges for Family Caregiver Mental Health Programs Case Study: Schizophrenia Complicates Care Needs Learning Activities For More Information Ch 13. Legal Services Policy Background Users: Legal Problems of Older Adults Best Practice: National Association of Triads, Inc. For Your Files: The Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) Legal Assistance Programs For Your Files: Samuel Sadin Institute on Law Best Practice: Dispute Resolution Center Challenges for Legal Programs and Services Best Practice: Jewish Family and Children's Services Case Study: A Widow in Legal Trouble Learning Activities For More Information Ch 14. Transportation Policy Background Users and Programs Best Practice: Lane Transit District, Eugene, Oregon Best Practice: Partners in Care, Ride Partners Program Best Practice: Partnering with Taxi Services Challenges for Transportation Programs For Your Files: Rural Transit Assistance Program Case Study: A Need for Transportation Planning and Coordination Learning Activities For More Information Ch 15. Housing The Person-Environment Fit Model Users and Programs: Independent Living Environments Best Practice: Los Angeles Housing Department Handyworker Program For Your Files: B'nai B'rith Best Practice: Supportive Services Program: Public--Private Partnerships Challenges for Independent Living Programs Best Practice: Communities for a Lifetime Supportive Living Environments Best Practice: Mary Sandoe House Challenges for Supportive Living Environments Case Study: Finding a New Home Learning Activities For More Information Ch 16. Care Management Policy Background Users and Programs Best Practice: Kaiser Permanente's Care Management Institute For Your Files: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers For Your Files: Connecticut Community Care, Inc. Best Practice: Professional Care Management Institute Challenges for Care Management Programs Case Study: When Information and Referral are Not Enough Learning Activities For More Information Ch 17. Home Care Services Home Care For Your Files: National Association for Home Care and Hospice For Your Files: Caring for Lesbian and Gay Older Adults Best Practice: Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast Hospice For Your Files: Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Case Study: Will Home Health Care Work for Harriet? Learning Activities For More Information Ch 18. Respite Services Policy Background Users and Programs For Your Files: Alzheimer's Association Best Practice: Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation Best Practice: Social Day Care and Respite Program Challenges for Respite Programs Case Study: Respite for a Devoted Caregiver Learning Activities For More Information Ch 19. Long-Term Care Services Policy Background Users and Programs For Your Files: Long-Term Care Insurance For Your Files: Special Care Unit in Lynden, Washington Best Practice: Community Certified Nurse Aide Mentoring Training Program For Your Files: National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform Best Practice: Tough Enough to Care For Your Files: The Eden Alternative in Nursing Homes Challenges for Nursing Homes in the Future Case Study: Defending Individual Rights: A Nursing Home's Dilemma Learning Activities For More Information PART III: PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Ch 20. Programs and Services in an Era of Change Social and Political Influences on Aging Policies and Programs Challenges for the Older Americans Act References Index