Services to the Aging and Aged: Public Policies and ProgramsPaul K. Kim Taylor & Francis, 1995 - 344 pages This series attempts to address the topic of aging from a wide variety of perspectives and to make available some of the best gerontological thought and writings to researchers, professional practitioners, and students in the field of aging as well as in other related areas.This volume is an invaluable resource for those persons seeking a broad, comprehensive coverage of current public policies and service programs for the elderly. Besides dealing with present gerontological services, it also explores the emerging challenges that these services must face in the future. One of the outstanding features of the book is that its contributors include some of the most prominent authorities in the field of gerontology. This is an exceptionally important and timely volume and is a much needed addition to the literature on aging. |
Contents
The Demography of Aging | 3 |
An Overview | 19 |
The Older Americans Act and | 45 |
Problems | 93 |
Health Care Policies | 117 |
Social Service Programs for Older Adults | 141 |
Martha Baum | 179 |
Retirement Planning Services | 213 |
Housing Services | 231 |
Health Service Policies and Programs | 259 |
Mental Health and Mental Health Services | 283 |
Contributing Authors | 315 |
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