Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-381) and index.
Contents:
Background and demographic profile of older adults -- Social, political, economic, and demographic factors and historical landmarks impacting aging policy -- Philosophical paradigms and policy frameworks -- Evidence-based policy development : tools for public policy development and analysis -- The Social Security Act -- Medicare -- The Older Americans Act -- The Americans with Disabilities Act -- Mental health : the Community Mental Health Act and the president's freedom commission initiative -- Health behavior models and health promotion frameworks -- Media and advocacy strategies for change -- Coalitions and coalition building for advocacy and policy development -- Needs assessment tools -- From tools to vision -- Long-term care and home- and community-based care -- Mental health and substance abuse programs : services and issues -- Health programs, services, and issues -- Grandparents raising grandchildren -- Elder abuse and neglect -- Legal issues -- Challenges for the future : realities and visions.
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