Grant Funding for Elderly Health Services

by Crum, Nina

• ISBN13: 9781882364671
• ISBN10: 1882364678
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Health Resources Pub

Table of Contents

Introduction: Grant Funding for Elderly Health Services, Fourth Edition	3	(2)
Trends in Funding for Elderly Health Services	5	(20)
Terrorist Attacks Cause Uncertainty, Concern for Grantseekers	7	(2)
Top Trends in Health Grants Funds	9	(1)
Trends Affecting Adult Day Services	10	(2)
Trends in Senior Services	12	(3)
Regional Analysis Shows West Surging Forward	15	(1)
Feds Will Continue To Support Programs Focused on Chronic Pain Management	15	(1)
How the Terrorist Attacks May Affect Charitable Giving	16	(3)
HHS 'Sped the Wheels' of Funding; Disaster-Related Grants Issued Quickly	19	(2)
Millions in Foundation Funding To Be Targeted at Assisted Living	21	(1)
Grantmakers Reveal Interest in Supporting End-of-Life Care Programs	22	(3)
Meeting the Healthcare Challenges of an Aging Population	25	(18)
Senior-Focused Grantmaker Looks To Provide More Funding	27	(1)
Chicago-Based Foundation Seeks Proposals on Improved Community-Based Care	28	(1)
New RWJF Initiative Will Target Support for Older Adults	29	(1)
Initiative Brings End-of-Life Care Education to So. Calif. Social Work Programs	30	(1)
PACE Grants Awarded to Ten States	31	(1)
Core Operating Support Is Primary Interest of California Wellness Foundation	32	(2)
Foundation Provides Grants To Support Increasing Elderly Population	34	(2)
Thirteen Communities To Improve Local Services For Older Adults Through RWJF Grants	36	(1)
$3.7 Million Awarded To Help Seniors Remain Independent Where They Live	37	(1)
Over $10 Million in Grants Awarded By Public Welfare Foundation	38	(2)
Three Sources of Support for Senior Centers	40	(1)
Record-Setting Commitment of Funds for Foundation's Faith-Based Program	41	(2)
What's Being Funded in Eldercare?	43	(20)
California Foundation Funds First Quality Ratings	45	(1)
Partnership Receives $380M for End-of-Life Education	46	(1)
$124,000 Awarded for Palliative Care Program	46	(1)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funds Long-Term Care Grants	47	(1)
Grant Awarded to Senior Nutrition Program	47	(1)
Michigan Nursing Homes to Share $10 Million	48	(1)
Archstone Offers Strong Foundation for Senior Health Funds	48	(2)
Medical College Receives Grant To Improve Geriatric Medicine Program	50	(1)
Quantum Foundation Awards $708,000	50	(1)
$350,000 Awarded to Aging Related Organizations	51	(1)
Four-Year Grant Program Seeks to Increase Seniors Who Engage in Physical Activity	51	(2)
$500K Set Aside To Target Minority Seniors With Chronic Conditions	53	(1)
Grants Focus on Supporting Programs That Improve Older Americans' Lives	54	(2)
$2.4 Million Aimed at New Model for Chronic Care	56	(1)
$7M Available for Chronic Health Services	57	(1)
$1.7 Million Initiative Targets Rehabilitation Without Drugs or Surgery	58	(1)
Five-Year Grant Program Focuses on Late-Life Depression	58	(1)
NEA Supports the Art of Compassionate Healthcare	59	(1)
States Build Disability Programs With HHS Funds	60	(3)
Funds for Adult Day Services and Alzheimer's Disease Grant Programs	63	(12)
Highest Percentage of ADC Funding Comes From State, Federal Grants	65	(2)
Million Dollar Grant Revitalizes Adult Day Services in Philadelphia	67	(1)
AT&T Assistance Is Available to Adult Day Programs	67	(1)
Grant Provides Adult Day Services for Dementia Patients	68	(2)
National Easter Seals Seeking ADCs To Join Its Adult Day Services Network	70	(1)
Foundation Supports Adult Day Programs in D.C. Area	71	(1)
National Legislative Program Calls for Increases in Alzheimer's Research Funding	72	(1)
State Recognizes Alzheimer's Disease Research With $3.15 Million in Grants	73	(1)
Brookdale Foundation To Provide Seed Money for Social-Model ADCs	74	(1)
Research Grants in Eldercare	75	(6)
Study of Nursing Home Quality Innovation Supported by $300,000 Grant	77	(1)
Award for Research on Aging Women Funded by Aetna	78	(1)
NIA To Fund Research on Aging-Related Factors in Prostate Cancer	78	(1)
Senior-Focused Research and Outreach Programs Funded	79	(2)
Caregiver Support	81	(12)
Family Caregivers Receive Funds Promised	83	(1)
$128 Million in Grants Awarded to States Under National Family Caregiver Support Program	83	(1)
Grants to Help FCA Enhance, Develop Caregiver Programs Nationwide	84	(1)
Federal Agencies To Invest Millions in Projects Focusing on Informal Caregiving	85	(1)
NFCSP Receives Increased Budget for 2002	86	(1)
PBS Caregiving Documentary Supported by Government Agencies, Foundations	87	(1)
HHS Awards 177 Grants To Native American Caregivers	88	(1)
Federal Grants of $7 Million Awarded To Projects Supporting Family Caregivers	89	(2)
HHS Awards $113 Million in Grants to Family Caregivers	91	(1)
States Have Begun Taking Their Own Steps To Aid Seniors	91	(2)
Profiles of Foundations Supporting Elderly Health Services	93	(34)
3M Contributions Program	95	(1)
Archstone Foundation	96	(2)
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation	98	(2)
The California Endowment	100	(2)
The Cleveland Foundation	102	(1)
The Commonwealth Fund	103	(2)
The Duke Endowment	105	(2)
The John A. Hartford Foundation Inc.	107	(1)
The Kresge Foundation	108	(2)
The Medtronic Foundation	110	(3)
Richard King Mellon Foundation	113	(2)
PacifiCare Foundation	115	(2)
Public Welfare Foundation	117	(2)
Retirement Research Foundation	119	(2)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	121	(1)
United Hospital Fund	122	(2)
W.M. Keck Foundation	124	(3)
Strengthening Your Chances of Grant Success	127	(20)
How HIPAA Will Affect the Way You Raise Funds	129	(1)
HIPAA Guidelines for Fundraising	129	(2)
Getting the Donated Supplies You Want	131	(1)
Key Steps To Help You Develop a Successful Grant Proposal	131	(1)
Established Corporations Are More Community Involved Than Start-Up Companies, Study Says	132	(1)
Grantmakers Turn to the Web To Provide Grantseekers Information	133	(2)
Web-Based Research Service Equals More Options for Grantseekers	135	(1)
Key Considerations When Setting Goals for Your Development Staff	135	(2)
Join Forces With Organizations; Yield Profits for All Involved	137	(1)
Craft Fairs, Gala Events Top the List of Adult Day Centers' Fund-Raising Methods	138	(3)
More Than $3,000 Raised by Employee Penny Campaign	141	(1)
AAFRC: Don't Let Tragedy Derail Your Funding Efforts	141	(1)
How One ADS Organization Is Making It In A Tough Economy	142	(3)
No Horsing Around: Polo Event Scores $315,000 for Alzheimer's Disease	145	(2)
One Attorney's Online Gift Changes the Venue for Charitable Giving	147