基本説明
Provides descriptions of public and private programs and services available to older adults and discusses the theories for predicting service use.
Full Description
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
Contents
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 Behaviour / Information and Referral / Volunteer and Intergenerational Programs / Education Programs / Senior Centres and Recreation / Employment Programs / Income Programs / Nutrition and Meal Programs / Health Care and Wellness / Mental Health Services / Legal Services / Transportation / Housing / Case Management / Home Care Services
