Toward a National Policy on Aging
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Page : 478 pages
File Size : 15,51 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Aging
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Page : 478 pages
File Size : 15,51 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Aging
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Author : Bennett M. Rich
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,51 MB
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0822974282
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of federal programs for the aging, and their origins. Landmark federal legislation affecting the aging was enacted in the 1930s, and the intervening decades have witnesses a dramatic increase in the number and scope of programs. But far from constituting a cohesive national policy for the elderly, the many programs reflect the particular political and social conditions surrounding their origin and implementation. The multiplicity and complexity of resources and services available make achieving even a reasonable grasp of this field extremely difficult. This study offers a coherent and readable summary of this important area of federal legislation.
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Page : 120 pages
File Size : 10,76 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Old age
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Page : 272 pages
File Size : 28,47 MB
Release : 1971
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309448093
Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Author : Theodore H. Koff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 34,74 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
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Addressing those public policies that have the greatest influence on the lives of older people and those that have been promulgated specifically for older people, this volume analyzes the policy process; explores national policy development on behalf of older people; and describes the major public policies set up to help the elderly, including Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, and employment and retirement policy. The final chapter discusses the advocacy process in the field of aging. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 22,72 MB
Release : 2010-11-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309158834
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
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Page : 120 pages
File Size : 32,56 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Government publications
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Author : National Council of Senior Citizens
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Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,39 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Old age assistance
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Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 25,98 MB
Release : 2008-08-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309131952
As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.