The Aging Networks

by Niles-Yokum, Kelly, Ph.D.; Wagner, Donna L., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780826118080
• ISBN10: 0826118089
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-11
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

Revised and updated to include the most current information concerning later-life care, this seventh edition provides students and practitioners with a detailed overview of federal, state, and local programs and services for older people with cognitive, physical, and social needs. It also examines new and emerging needs and interests of older adults and what measures are being taken to address them, including civic engagement, religion and spirituality, and arts and humanities programs.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Seventh Edition	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
Older Americans, Older Americans Act, and the Aging Network
Demographic Characteristics of Older Americans	p. 3
Older Population Size and Growth	p. 4
Health Status	p. 7
Older Americans Act Legislation and the Evolution of a Network	p. 11
Background	p. 11
The Older Americans Act	p. 11
Objectives of the Older Americans Act: Title I	p. 12
Expansion of the Service Network and Modification of Eligibility	p. 14
Title III: Grants for State and Community Programs on Aging	p. 15
Title IV: Research, Development, and Training	p. 15
Title V: Community Service Senior Employment Programs	p. 16
Title VI: Grants for Native Americans	p. 17
Title VII: Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities	p. 17
Funding for Older Americans Act Programs	p. 17
Service Philosophy of the Aging Network	p. 18
The Aging Network	p. 18
The Challenges of the Aging Network	p. 19
Expert's Corner-Carol V. O'Shaughnessy	p. 20
Expert's Corner-Robert Dwyer	p. 22
Discussion Questions	p. 23
Programs and Services for Older Americans
Programs	p. 25
Services	p. 26
Information and Referral	p. 29
Background	p. 29
The History of I & R for Aging Services	p. 30
Age-Integrated I & R Versus Aging Network I & R	p. 32
The Eldercare Locator	p. 32
The Web as a Source of Information	p. 33
Critical Thinking Questions	p. 34
Senior Centers and Adult Day Services	p. 35
Introduction	p. 35
Senior Centers	p. 35
Expert's Corner-John A. Krout	p. 39
Adult Day Services	p. 41
The Congregate Meal Program	p. 44
History of the Congregate Program	p. 45
Future Issues and Innovation	p. 48
Discussion and Activities	p. 49
Income, Retirement, and Employment	p. 51
Introduction	p. 51
Social Security Benefits and Programs	p. 52
Pensions: The Weakening Second Leg of the Stool	p. 54
A Note on the Third Leg of the Stool	p. 56
Working Through Retirement	p. 56
Income Security of Older Americans	p. 57
Expert's Corner-Ellen Bruce	p. 58
Older Workers and the Laws and Programs That Support Them	p. 60
Expert's Corner-Barbara Hirshorn	p. 62
Employment Patterns of Older Americans in 2009	p. 65
Discussion Questions	p. 66
Volunteerism and Civic Engagement	p. 69
Background	p. 69
An Array of Volunteer Opportunities	p. 70
Civic Engagement and the Aging Network	p. 71
Discussion Questions	p. 74
Physical and Mental Health for Older Adults	p. 77
Introduction	p. 77
Health Status of Older Americans	p. 77
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act	p. 79
Medicare	p. 80
Paying for Health Care	p. 82
Medicaid	p. 82
Long-Term Care	p. 84
The Program for All-Inclusive Care for Elders (PACE)	p. 84
The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act	p. 85
Evidence-Based Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Self-Management	p. 86
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program	p. 87
Mental Health	p. 87
Activities and Questions	p. 95
Housing: Aging in Place, Institutional and Congregate Settings, and Alternate Living	p. 101
Introduction	p. 101
Background	p. 102
A History of Aging in Place	p. 103
Public Housing	p. 104
The Section 8 Existing Housing Program	p. 105
Other Federal Housing Initiatives	p. 110
Housing Services	p. 112
Home Repair and Renovation	p. 114
Institutional Settings	p. 115
Extent of Long-Term Care Programs	p. 117
A Variety of Long-Term Care Settings	p. 118
Assisted-Living Residences	p. 119
Expert's Corner-Darlene Yee-Melichar	p. 122
Discussion Questions	p. 123
Skilled Nursing Facilities	p. 123
Board and Care Homes and Domiciliaries	p. 124
Retirement Communities	p. 126
Existing Housing Certificate Program	p. 130
Activities and Questions	p. 130
Support for Older Adults and Caregivers	p. 135
Background	p. 135
What Family Caregivers Need	p. 136
Additional Supportive Services: Home-Delivered Meals	p. 138
The Employed Caregiver	p. 140
The Long-Distance Caregiver	p. 141
Expert's Corner-Gail G. Hunt	p. 142
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren	p. 144
Expert's Corner-Linette Kinchen	p. 145
Lifespan Respite Care Program	p. 146
Discussion Questions	p. 147
Transportation	p. 149
Introduction	p. 149
Options	p. 150
Models	p. 151
Forms of Transportation for the Elderly	p. 151
Ridership Problems	p. 154
Coordination of Programs	p. 155
Expert's Corner-Nina Silverstein	p. 159
Discussion Questions	p. 161
Future Trends	p. 161
Protecting the Rights and Well-Being of Older Americans: Elder Justice Activities	p. 165
Introduction	p. 165
Elder Abuse	p. 166
Older Americans Act Initiatives	p. 168
The Elder Justice Act	p. 170
Elder Law	p. 171
Expert's Corner-Jason Frank	p. 172
Discussion Questions	p. 173
Expert's Corner-Lisa Nerenberg	p. 173
Critical Thinking Question	p. 174
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Assistance	p. 177
Introduction	p. 177
Emergencies and Disasters: Planning and Research	p. 178
Planning for the Future	p. 181
The Role of the Aging Network	p. 182
Expert's Corner-Wayne Nelson	p. 183
Discussion Questions	p. 185
Education and Lifelong Learning	p. 187
Introduction	p. 187
Community Colleges	p. 187
College and University Programs	p. 188
Partnerships: Success Realized	p. 188
The Future of Educational Programs for Older Adults	p. 190
Our Aging Future
The Nexus of Policy, Program, and Practice	p. 193
Introduction	p. 193
Creativity and Aging	p. 194
Innovative Programming	p. 194
Diversity	p. 198
Spirituality and Religion	p. 203
Advocacy	p. 206
Activities and Questions	p. 212
Challenges for the Aging Network	p. 215
The Challenge of a Growing Aging Population	p. 216
Increasing Diversity	p. 216
Changing Cohorts	p. 218
Professionalism of the Aging Network	p. 218
The Long-Term Care Challenge	p. 219
Innovation in the Aging Network	p. 220
State Units on Aging (SUAs)	p. 225
Administration on Aging Regional Support Centers	p. 229
National Aging Network Organizations and Resources	p. 231
Index	p. 235
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