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Author Wacker, Robbyn R.

Title Community resources for older adults : programs and services in an era of change / Robbyn R. Wacker, Karen A. Roberto.

Publication Info. Los Angeles : Sage Publications, [2008]
©2008

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.63 W115C    Check Shelf
Edition Third edition.
Description xx, 465 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents pt. I. The Social Context of Community Resource Delivery -- 1. On the Threshold of a New Era -- 2. Legislative Foundations for Programs, Services, and Benefits Supporting Older Adults -- 3. Patterns of Service Use and Theories of Help-Seeking Behavior -- pt. II. The Continuum of Services -- 4. Information and Assistance -- 5. Volunteer and Intergenerational Programs -- 6. Education Programs -- 7. Senior Centers and Recreation -- 8. Employment Programs -- 9. Income Programs -- 10. Nutrition and Meal Programs -- 11. Health Care and Wellness -- 12. Mental Health Services -- 13. Legal Services -- 14. Transportation -- 15. Housing -- 16. Care Management -- 17. Home Care Services -- 18. Respite Services.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-451) and index.
Subject Older people -- Services for -- United States.
Community health services for older people -- United States.
Old age assistance -- United States.
Older volunteers in social service -- United States.
Added Author Roberto, Karen A.
ISBN 9781412951296 cloth alkaline paper
1412951291 cloth alkaline paper
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