This work reviews the current thinking on guardianship of older persons, how the wards and the guardians are affected, and the process by which a person becomes a ward. The book, based on court records and a guardian questionnaire, considers the impact of current legislation on older wards. Recommendations for changes in the guardianship system are made in the final chapter, followed by a summary and conclusion section.

Older Wards and Their Guardians

Wacker, Robbyn R.

Keith, Pat

Parenting & Relationships

Praeger

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change

Community Resources for Older Adults provides descriptions of public and private programs and services available to older adults and discusses the theories for predicting service use. It includes in-depth reviews of the current body of empirical literature in each program area and discussions of the challenges, programs and services each will face in the future. It also includes best practice examples of: - community programs - national organizations - internet resources for each topic area - case studies - learning activities

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Pine Forge Pr

By the year 2030, older Americans will make up nearly one quarter of the population. The rapid growth of this population segment puts increased importance on the analysis of existing social policy regarding the responsibilities of caring for older adults. This book provides a comprehensive overview of current community resources available to elderly Americans, including both public and private programs. While knowledge of the community resources that are available is vital, the authors also stress the importance of the theoretical knowledge that will assist in understanding the social and psychological dynamics of help seeking behavior. Deeper understanding of the social and psychological needs of the elderly and their families, as well as the services that are available them, will better prepare students and practitioners to take advantage of resources available to their clients. New to this Edition The Second Edition includes updated information about various programs and services, including the newly authorized Older Americans Act and changes in Social Security and Medicare. In addition, new information about health care for retired veterans, updated best practices, and Web resources are provided. Features and Benefits <ul><li>Provides an overview of legislation that provides the foundation for the aging network</li></ul>
<ul><li>A discussion of theories that help predict service use, thus offering readers a framework for understanding why older adults do or do not use services</li></ul>
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<li>Provides case studies that encourage critical thinking about the delivery and use of community resources</li> <li>Chapters that contain descriptions of both public and private programs and services available to older adults, in-depth reviews of the current body of empirical literature in each program area, and discussions of the challenges programs and services will face in the future</li>
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<ul><li>Includes Best practice examples of community programs from around the country that illustrate unique ways to meet the needs of older adults</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lists national organizations and Internet resources for each topic area</li></ul>
<ul><li>Includes learning activities that challenge students to explore the community resources that exist in the reader′s locale </li></ul>

Roberto, Karen A.

Piper, Linda E.

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

Informed by theory, research and their own experience working with older adults, the authors provide realistic case studies of individuals and communities and describe model programmes and services for working with the elderly in a time of change.

Due to population explosion and a global increase in average life expectancies, an unprecedentedly high percentage of the world′s population is aging. By the middle of this century there will be up to 2 billion individuals over the age of 65, a demographic shift never before experienced in our human history. In addition, declining birth rates in industrialized countries means a decrease in the number of adults under 64. In Aging Social Policies: An International Perspective the authors consider how policy – domestic and international – affects and will continue to affect the lives of our aging population.

Aging Social Policies: An International Perspective

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.

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change, Fourth Edition, by Robbyn Wacker and Karen Roberto, provides an in-depth review of policy and programs for the "aging network," answering such key questions as "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?" 
To give students the foundational knowledge they need to meet the needs of their older clients, the authors provide a theoretical framework for understanding the forces that shape older adults′ likelihood to seek assistance, include in-depth reviews of the current body of empirical literature in each program area, and discuss the challenges programs and services will face in the future.

Community Resources for Older Adults provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on programs, services, and policies pertaining to older adults. Authors Robbyn R. Wacker and Karen A. Roberto build reader awareness of programs and discuss how to better understand help-seeking behavior, as well as explain ways to take advantage of the resources available to older adults. The substantially revised Fifth Edition includes new topics and updated research, tables, and figures to help answer key questions about the evolution and utilization of programs for older adults and the challenges that service providers face.

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Older Wards and Their Guardians

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change

Aging Social Policies: An International Perspective

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change

Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change