The aging networks : a guide to policy, programs, and services / Kelly Niles-Yokum, Donna L. Wagner.

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Contents
Preface
	References
Acknowledgments
Introduction
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Section I: Older Americans and the Aging Networks
	Chapter 1: Changing Demand Demographics
		Introduction
		Background
		Life Expectancy
		Spotlight on the 90+ Population
		Racial and Ethnic Diversity
		Health Status of Older Adults
		Stakeholders and Consumers of the Aging Network of Services
		Critical Thinking Questions
		References
Section II: Older Americans Act Legislation and the Aging Networks—A New Era
	Chapter 2: Older Americans Act Legislation and an Expanding Consumer Base: The Evolution of a Network
		Introduction
		Background
		The Older Americans Act
		Objectives of the OAA: Title I
		Expansion of the Service Network and Modification of Eligibility
		Title III: Grants for State and Community Programs On Aging
		Title IV: Activities for Health, Independence, and Longevity
		Title V: Community Service Senior Employment Programs
		Title VI: Grants for Native Americans
		Title VII: Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities
		The New AOA
		Service Philosophy of the Aging Network
		Changes in the Allocation of Funding: Improved Equity?
		Conclusion
		Critical Thinking Questions
		References
Section III: Community-Based Services—The New Landscape
	Chapter 3: Community-Based Services and the Aging Networks
		Introduction
		Background
		Knowledge and Myths About LTSS
		Integrating Health and Community-Based Services
		Conclusion
		Critical Thinking Questions
		References
	Chapter 4: The Rights and Well-Being of Older Americans
		Introduction
		Background—Rights
		Elder Abuse
		The Ombudsman Program
		Legal Assistance
		Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Assistance
		Background
		A History of Aging in Place
		Supporting Aging in Place—Housing
		Supporting Aging in Place—Supportive Services and Senior Centers Programs
		Supporting Aging in Place—Adult Day Services
		Supporting Aging in Place—Nutrition
		Innovations in “Aging in Place”—Model Programs
		Conclusion: The Role of the Aging Networks
		Critical Thinking Questions—Aging Well
		Critical Thinking Questions—Elder Justice
		References
Section IV: Our Aging Future—Survival, Sustainability, and Success
	Chapter 5: The Future Is Now: Workforce Issues of the Aging Networks
		Introduction
		Background
		Older Women and Social Security: A Snapshot From History
		How Social Security Works
		Critical Thinking Questions
		References
	Chapter 6: Our Aging World and the Challenge of Change
		Introduction
		Background
		Life Expectancy and Health Around the World
		HIV Around the World
		Voices From the Field
		Family Caregiving Around the World
		International Rights of Elders
		Consumer View and Case Study
		Long-Term Services and Supports Around the World
		Our Shared Aging Future
		Critical Thinking Questions
		References
	Chapter 7: Our Aging Future—Persistent and Emerging Issues for the Aging Networks: A Call to Action
		Introduction
		Persistent and Emerging Issues
		Persistent Issues
		Emerging Issues/Challenges
		Conclusion
		Critical Thinking Questions
		References
Appendix A: State Units on Aging
Appendix B: Administration on Aging Regional Support Centers
Appendix C: National Aging Network Organizations and Resources
	Advocacy Organizations
	Federal Resources
	Resources
	Tools for the Aging Network
Appendix D: Classroom Assignments
	Chapter 1: Demographics
	Chapter 2: Older Americans Act Legislation
	Chapter 3: Community-Based Services
	Chapter 4: The Rights and Well-Being of Older Americans
	Due Dates
	Chapter 5: The Future is Now
	Chapter 6: Our Aging World
	Chapter 7: Our Aging Future
Appendix E: Model and Evidenced-Based Programs
Index