Community resources for older adults : programs and services in an era of change

Author(s)

• Wacker, Robbyn R
• Roberto, Karen A.
• Piper, Linda E.

Bibliographic Information

Community resources for older adults : programs and services in an era of change

Robbyn R. Wacker, Karen A. Roberto, Linda E. Piper

Pine Forge Press, c1998

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 421-466) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Informed by theory, research and their own experience working with older adults, the authors provide realistic case studies of individuals and communities and describe model programmes and services for working with the elderly in a time of change.

Table of Contents

On the Threshold of a New Era Legislative Foundations for Programs, Services and Benefits Supporting Older Adults Patterns of Service Use and Theories of Help-Seeking Behavior 3636 Information and Referral Volunteer and Intergenerational Programs Education Programs Senior Centers and Recreation Employment Programs Income Programs Nutrition and Meal Programs Health Care and Wellness Mental Health Services Legal Services Transportation Housing Case Management Home Care Services

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Details

• NCID: BA35497645
• ISBN:
  • 0803990898
• LCCN: 97033796
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xxv, 484 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HV1461
  • DC21 : 362.6/3/0973
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Aged -- Services for -- United States
  • LCSH : Community health services for the aged -- United States
  • LCSH : Old age assistance -- United States
  • LCSH : Aged volunteers in social service -- United States