Community resources for older adults programs and services in an era of change
Robbyn R. Wacker, University of Northern Colorado, Karen A. Roberto, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- Fourth Edition.
- xix, 511 pages illustrations 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The authors' purpose -- Acknowledgments -- The social context of community resource delivery -- On the threshold of a new era -- Legislative foundations for programs, services, and benefits supporting older adults -- Patterns of service use and theories of help-seeking behavior -- The continuum of service -- Information and assistance -- Volunteer and intergenerational programs -- Education programs -- Senior centers and recreation -- Employment programs -- Income programs -- Nutrition and meal programs -- Health care and wellness -- Mental health services -- Legal services -- Transportation -- Housing -- Care management -- Home care services -- Respite services -- Long-term care services -- Programs and services in an era of change -- References -- Index -- About the authors.
9781452202464 (hbk. : alk. paper)
2012044455
Older people--Services for--United States Older volunteers in social service--United States. Old age assistance--United States. Community health services for older people--United States.