Publication Date:December 17, 2007 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Condition:Hardcover 3rd by Wacker.
An in-depth review of policy and programs for the "aging network"
How have programs for older adults evolved? Who uses these resources? How are they delivered? And what challenges do service providers face in meeting the needs of the aging baby-boom generation? Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change, Third Edition, answers these and other critical questions by providing a theoretical framework for understanding the forces that shape older adults’ likelihood to seek assistance.
New to the Third Edition
Examines the new policies developed over the past five years as well as recent changes in the Older Americans Act
Contains updated descriptions of the programs and services-both public and private-available to older adults
Includes updated tables and figures depicting current census data
Emphasizes diversity and cultural competence issues
Provides prevalent best-practice examples of community programs across the nation
Also available with this book An updated Instructor’s Manual with supplemental materials for each chapter. Included are annotated lists of teaching resources, testing material, and a disk containing PowerPoint overheads.
Intended Audience This book is intended for upper undergraduate and graduate courses on community services, and programs for the elderly found in gerontology departments and departments of social work.
Customer Reviews:
Book Review-Community Resources for Older AdultsJuly 17, 2006 Ellen T. Costilla 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Span of information along the continuum of policies and services important for older adults is well organized and interesting. Useful as a textbook for a graduate course in Gerontology that I am teaching.
