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Author Jurkowski, Elaine Theresa.

Title Policy and program planning for older adults : realities and visions / Elaine Theresa Jurkowski.

Publication Info. New York : Springer, [2008]
©2008

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.6 J95P    Check Shelf
Description xxxviii, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-381) and index.
Contents Background and demographic profile of older adults -- Social, political, economic, and demographic factors and historical landmarks impacting aging policy -- Philosophical paradigms and policy frameworks -- Evidence-based policy development : tools for public policy development and analysis -- The Social Security Act -- Medicare -- The Older Americans Act -- The Americans with Disabilities Act -- Mental health : the Community Mental Health Act and the president's freedom commission initiative -- Health behavior models and health promotion frameworks -- Media and advocacy strategies for change -- Coalitions and coalition building for advocacy and policy development -- Needs assessment tools -- From tools to vision -- Long-term care and home- and community-based care -- Mental health and substance abuse programs : services and issues -- Health programs, services, and issues -- Grandparents raising grandchildren -- Elder abuse and neglect -- Legal issues -- Challenges for the future : realities and visions.
Subject Older people -- Services for -- United States.
Older people -- Government policy -- United States.
Older people -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
Population aging -- United States.
Aged -- United States.
Health Services for the Aged -- United States.
Jurisprudence -- United States.
Public Policy -- United States.
Socioeconomic Factors -- United States.
ISBN 9780826129444 alkaline paper
0826129447 alkaline paper
9788463429446 alkaline paper
8463429440 alkaline paper
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