The aging networks

The aging networks: a guide to programs and services

by Niles-Yokum, Kelly

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"Drs. Niles-Yokum and Wagner have written a comprehensive and accessible overview of aging services in the United States, from the evolution of a formal aging network through the older Americans Act to innovative new programs aimed at disaster preparedness, lifelong learning, and spiritual growth. This book should be required reading for every student in gerontology and should be a resource for even the most seasoned professional." Kate de Medeiros, PhD. Associate Director, Center for Aging Stu…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :The aging networks : a guide to programs and services / Kelly Niles-Yokum, Donna L. Wagner.

Summary

"Drs. Niles-Yokum and Wagner have written a comprehensive and accessible overview of aging services in the United States, from the evolution of a formal aging network through the older Americans Act to innovative new programs aimed at disaster preparedness, lifelong learning, and spiritual growth. This book should be required reading for every student in gerontology and should be a resource for even the most seasoned professional." Kate de Medeiros, PhD. Associate Director, Center for Aging Studies, and Research Scientist. University of Maryland, Baltimore. "This comprehensive.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2011.
  • Edition:7th ed

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Springer Pub
  • Place of Publication:New York
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2011.

Notes

Revised edition of: Aging network : program and services / Donald E. Gelfand. 6th ed. c2006.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xxi, 248 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780826118097, 0826118097
  • oclc:ocn712040650
  • LC Classification:HV1461
  • Dewey Decimal:362.60973

Table of Contents

Demographic characteristics of older Americans -- Older Americans Act legislation and the evolution of a network -- Information and referral -- Senior centers and adult day services -- Income, retirement, and employment -- Volunteerism and civic engagement -- Physical and mental health for older adults -- Housing : aging in place, institutional and congregate settings, and alternate living -- Support for older adults and caregivers -- Transportation -- Protecting the rights and well-being of older Americans : elder justice activities -- Disaster preparedness and emergency assistance -- Education and lifelong learning -- The nexus of policy, program, and practice -- Challenges for the aging network.

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Subjects

Family & Relationships -- Abuse FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Eldercare Older Americans Act of 1965 Older people -- Services for Older people -- Services for -- United … Personnes âgées -- Services -- États-Un… United States

Writers

Niles-Yokum, Kelly Gelfand, Donald E. Wagner, Donna L.

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