Policy and program planning for older adults : realities and visions
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Policy and program planning for older adults : realities and visions
Springer, c2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-381) and index
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Description
This textbook takes a public health/population health approach to the development of programs and services for older adults, including people with disabilities. It is an excellent primary text for policy courses within gerontology certificate and degree programs as it builds social work and gerontology students' understanding of policy development through a critical analysis and review of policy frameworks, and the policy implementation process. The book also addresses the development of skills-building to shape programs and implementation of policies such as media advocacy, coalition building and health promotion frameworks. Community based programs and services are also addressed. Each chapter includes discussion questions and student exercises to further enhance the learning process.
Table of Contents
- Part I: Understanding policy and program development
- Background and demographic profile of older adults
- Frameworks impacting policies
- Evidence based policy development
- Part II: Policies mandated for older adults and people with disabilities in America
- Social Security
- Medicare
- The Older Americans Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Part III: Tools for policy and program development
- Media and advocacy strategies for change
- Coalitions and coalition building
- Needs assessment tools
- Part IV: Program Issues
- Long term care, home and community based care
- Mental health and substance abuse programs, services and issues
- Grandparents raising grandchildren
- Legal issues, end of life and elder abuse
- Diversity and special populations.
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