Full Description
There are more senior citizens in the U.S. today than ever before. Public services for seniors are rapidly changing and expanding as this diverse population ages. This collection of essays describes key developments in services being provided in cities across the nation. Topics include seniors and the U.S. government; health and wellness; longevity; caregiving; housing and accommodations; Social Security and finance; immigrant, minority and LGBT issues, and life-long learning and technology.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part I. Introduction
A. Our Seniors and Our Cities
1. Who Knew? Life Begins (Again) at 65
2. Three Ways Cities Can Navigate the "Silver Tsunami"
3. Aging in Place and Smart Growth
International City/County Management Association
4. DeKalb County, Georgia, Senior Services DeKalb County Office of Aging
5. City and County of San Francisco's Aging and Adult Services San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services
6. Empowerment of the Aging: Policies and Programs in Local California Communities
B. Seniors and the U.S. Government 7. Older Americans Act and Timeline of Programs for Older Americans Administration for Community Living
8. U.S. Healthcare: From the 19th Century to the Affordable Care Act
9. Navigating Benefits.gov User Series: Senior Citizens Benefits.gov
10. The White House Conference on Aging White House Conference on Aging
11. The Elder Justice Act Administration for Community Living
Part II. Services, Innovations and Challenges
A. Health and Wellness
12. Seniors and Health Care and Service: My Administrator's Perspective
13. Breaking Through the Noise: The Facts About the Medicaid Program
14. Getting Started with Medicare Medicare.gov
15. Why Older Adults Should Eat More Protein (And Not Overdo Protein Shakes)
16. Before the Fall: How Oldsters Can Avoid One of Old Age's Most Dangerous Events
17. Making Smarter Decisions About Where to Recover After Hospitalization
18. End-of-Life Planning
19. No Cure for Alzheimer's Disease in My Lifetime
20. Guidelines Proposed for Newly Defined Alzheimer's-Like Brain Disorder National Institute on Aging
B. Longevity
21. As Life Expectancies Rise, So Are Expectations for Healthy Aging
22. Research Shows Old Age Is Getting Younger All the Time
23. It's Time to Measure 21st Century Aging with 21st Century Tools
24. Patients Experiment with Prescription Drugs to Fight Aging
25. A "Fountain of Youth" Pill? Sure, if You're a Mouse
C. Caregiving
26. Strengthening the National Family Caregiver Support Program: The Time Has Come
27. Frail Seniors Find Ways to Live Independently
28. Seniors Helping Seniors: Maximizing Potentials Sunday
29. A Critical Examination of Long-Term Care in the San Francisco
Bay Area
30. Without Safety Net of Kids or Spouse, "Elder Orphans" Need Fearless
Fallback Plan
31. Understanding Loneliness in Older Adults—And Tailoring a Solution
32. Social Isolation, Loneliness in Older People Pose Health Risks
National Institute on Aging
D. Housing and Accommodations
33. Housing Policy Solutions to Support Aging with Options
34. The Need for Safe and Healthy Homes in Order to Age in Place
35. Engaging Nonprofit Sector Institutions for Housing Seniors
36. Advancing Independence, Integration and Inclusion Throughout Life Administration for Community Living
37. Accessibility Solutions for Colton Hall
38. Township Taps Former Mayor for Age-Friendly Initiative
International City/County Management Association
39. Seniors and the California Courts
E. Social Security and Finance
40. Social Security: Who's Counting on It?
41. Five Things to Consider Before You Collect Your Social Security Benefits
42. Top 11 Elder Scams
U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
43. Guaranteed Returns in Retirement Savings Plans: Are They Worth the Cost?
44. Seven Ways to Keep Medical Debt in Check
45. Consumer Advisory: Don't Be Misled by Reverse Mortgage Advertising
46. Four Things Older Americans Can Do About Debt Collection Problems Nora Dowd Eisenhower
F. Immigrants, Minorities and LGBTQ
47. Kimochi: Japanese Self-Help for the Elderly
48. The Pilipino Senior Resource Center, a Glimpse of Our Very Essence
49. Advocacy for Aging World War II Immigrant Veterans
50. San Francisco and Older Adult LGBTQ Population San Francisco Human Services Agency
G. Intergenerational Lifelong Learning and Technology
51. The Intergenerational Imperative
52. Intergenerational Outreach
53. Belichick Versus McVay: An Age-Old Question of Leadership
54. Seniors and Lifelong Learning
55. Participating in the Arts Creates Paths to Healthy Aging National Institute on Aging
56. Public Service Delivery for Aging Populations: Using Social Media to Support Seniors
57. The Use of Social Media Platforms to Support Seniors
58. Emerging Technologies to Support an Aging Population Task Force on Research and Development for Technology to Support Aging Adults
Part III. The Future
59. Keep Age Out of It: Ageism Has No Place in Hiring Practices
60. Seniors Increasingly Getting High, Study Shows
61. Day-Tripping to the Dispensary: Seniors in Pain Hop Aboard the Canna-Bus
62. Lethal Plans: When Seniors Turn to Suicide in Long-Term Care
63. Does a Year in Space Make You Older or Younger?
64. NASA Twins Study Reveals Health Effects of Space Flight National Institute on Aging
65. State Revenues and the Aging Population
Appendices
Appendix A: Glossary of Senior Care and Services
Appendix B: Older Americans Month: Profile America Facts for Features
U.S. Census Bureau
Appendix C: Senior Citizens Services Act
State of Washington: Chapter 74.38 RCW
About the Contributors
Index
