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• Runner-up for AJN Book of the Year Award: Gerontologic Nursing 2019 (United States)

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Author:   Elaine Jurkowski, MSW, PhD
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Weight:   0.333kg
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9780826128386

ISBN 10:   0826128386
Pages:   543
Publication Date:   18 December 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
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Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Share Policy and Program Planning for Older Adults and People With Disabilities: Practice Realities and Visions, Second Edition PART I: Understanding Policy and Program Development 1. Background and Demographic Profile of People Growing Older and/or People With Disabilities LEARNING OBJECTIVES PREPARING FOR THE “BOOM” THE CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE AND AGING POPULATION CHANGES IN OUR POPULATION PROFILE Living Arrangements Education Level Economic Well-Being Changes in Rural Population Trends in Morbidity and Mortality THE CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE OF THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION WITH DISABILITIES AND IMPAIRMENTS CHANGES WITHIN THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS OF COMMUNITIES CHALLENGES FOR AGING AND DISABILITY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS REALITIES AND VISIONS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 2. Social, Political, Economic, and Demographic Factors and Historical Landmarks Impacting Aging and Disability Public Policy LEARNING OBJECTIVES THE ROLE OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS IN SHAPING SOCIAL TRENDS AND PUBLIC POLICIES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORICAL LANDMARKS AND AGING AND DISABILITY-RELATED POLICIES TRENDS IN POLICY, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL INFLUENCES AND LANDMARKS IN THE UNITED STATES The Roaring ‘20s: 1920–1929 The Dirty ‘30s: 1930–1939 The War-Torn ‘40s: 1940–1949 The Golden Age: 1950–1959 The Age of Technology Explosion: 1960–1969 The Decade of Presidential Resignation: 1970–1979 The Era of Economic Entrenchment: 1980–1989 The Era of Globalization: 1990–1999 The Dawning of a New Century: 2000–2009 The Age of Individualism (2010 and Beyond) SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 3. Philosophical Paradigms and Policy Frameworks Impacting Aging and Disability Policy LEARNING OBJECTIVES PHILOSOPHICAL PARADIGMS AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO AGING POLICY AND POLICY ANALYSIS WHAT IS POLICY ANALYSIS? PHILOSOPHICAL PARADIGMS Blaming the Victim Elitism Social Welfare as a Right Econometric Perspectives Cause Versus Function Cronyism Feminism Public Policy Advocates’ Understanding of the Paradigms IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Window of Opportunity Implementation Incrementalism Rationalism Street-Level Bureaucrats Public Policy Advocates’ Understanding of the Implementation Strategies A MODEL FOR SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY ANALYSIS Social Problem/Social Issue Goal Policy or Legislation Implementation of Policy or Legislation THE USE OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY PLANNING SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 4. Evidence-Based Policy Development: Tools for Public Policy Development and Analysis LEARNING OBJECTIVES WHAT IS AN EVIDENCE BASE? WHAT IS EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT? WHY AN EVIDENCE BASE? SOCIAL WORK AND PROGRAM PLANNING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: AN AUTHORITY-BASED OR EVIDENCE-BASED PROFESSION? APPROACHES TO EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY DEVELOPMENT SOURCES OF EVIDENCE Congressional Universe Congress.gov Database Government Printing Office Government Accountability Office Secondary Data Sources Useful in an Evidence-Based Approach BENCHMARKS USED IN THE HEALTHCARE ARENA FOR PROGRAM PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT EVIDENCE AND ITS ROLE IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY PLANNING What Is a Needs Assessment? SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES PART II: The Legislative Basis for Programs and Services Affecting Older Adults and/or People With Disabilities 5. The Social Security Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES BACKDROP TO OUR CURRENT SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM Social Security in Europe The Genesis of Social Security in the United States Contents of the Original Social Security Act THE CURRENT SOCIAL SECURITY ACT Some Guidelines for Social Security Programs Basic Information When One Is Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits About Benefits Other Benefits One May Be Eligible for What Must Be Reported to SSA? SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN When a Child Reaches Age 18 If an 18-Year-Old Child Is Still in School If a Child Is Disabled If One Has a Stepchild and Gets Divorced Reviewing One’s Medical Condition Helping One Return to Work Protection of One’s Personal Information SOME REFORMS WORTH NOTING PROPOSALS FOR REVISION AND WHY Implications of a Privatized System DILEMMAS FOR THE FUTURE A Culture of Impoverished Older Adults Older Women and Poverty An Empty Pot at the End of the Rainbow SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Resources Related to Social Security REFERENCES 6. Medicare LEARNING OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE HOW DOES MEDICARE WORK? Hospital Insurance (Part A) Medical Insurance (Part B) Costs of Medicare Part A Coverage Part B Coverage Costs Part B Costs for Those Qualifying for Original Medicare Medicare Part C Part C Coverage Costs Medicare Part D HOW DOES MEDICARE AFFECT ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, COST CONTAINMENT, AND QUALITY? WHAT IS MEDICAID AND HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM MEDICARE? Eligibility Medicaid Waiver Opportunities THE EFFECTS OF REIMBURSEMENT ON HEALTHCARE QUALITY, ACCESS, AND COSTS CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE An Empty Pot at the End of the Rainbow? Rationing of Healthcare Services—To Be or Not to Be? SUMMARY CASE STUDY DISCUSSION DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Resources Related to Medicare Podcast REFERENCES 7. The Older Americans Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965 Title I: Definitions Title II: Administration on Aging Title III: Grants for Community Planning, Services, and Training Title IV: Research and Development Projects Title V: Training Projects Title VI: General AMENDMENTS TO THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT: 1967–2000 The National Family Caregiver Support Program LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS OF 2016 Title I Title II Title III Title IV Title V Titles VI and VII The 2010 Reauthorization LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS of 2016 (PL 114–144) Aging and Disability Resource Centers Area Plans Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services Elder Abuse Funding Formula Holocaust Survivors Home- and Community-Based Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program National Family Caregiver Support Program Nutrition Services Legal Assistance Title IV Demonstration Projects PHILOSOPHICAL PARADIGMS IMPACTING LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS SUMMARY USEFUL WEBSITES Websites YouTube Videos Podcast DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 8. The Americans With Disabilities Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN DISABILITY AND AGING HISTORY OF THE DISABILITY MOVEMENT THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 Title I: Employment Title II: Public Services Title III: Public Accommodations and Services Offered Through Private Entities Title IV: Telecommunications Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions IMPLICATIONS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ON THE AGING AND OLDER ADULT POPULATIONS Title I: Employment Title II: Public Services Title III: Public Accommodations and Services Offered Through Private Entities Title IV: Telecommunications THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2008 Title I Title II Title III Title IV Title V AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS SUMMARY USEFUL WEBSITES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES YouTube Videos Podcasts DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 9. Mental Health: The Community Mental Health Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? Definition of Mental Health Paradigms of Mental Health HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS AFFECTING OLDER ADULTS AND OTHERS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS The 2000 National Family Caregivers’ Support Program The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health INFLUENCES TO CONSIDER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION Patterns of Service Utilization Health Beliefs and the Role of Culture A CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH PROFILE OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES A CLOSER VIEW OF THE MEANING OF MENTAL HEALTH MH, Older Adults, and Physicians MH, Older Adults, and Social Services THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MH ISSUES OF OLDER ADULTS Depression in Older Adults Late-Onset Depression Alzheimer’s Disease Anxiety Disorders Schizophrenia in Late Life MH and Older Adults MH in Rural Communities Versus Urban Communities SOCIAL WORK, MENTAL HEALTH, AGING, AND SERVICE UTILIZATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE MENTAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Medicare Medicaid Area Agencies on Aging SERVICE DELIVERY SETTINGS FOR MENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR OLDER ADULTS ISSUES FACING OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS Financing Mental Healthcare for Older Adults Community-Based Care Models for Gero-Psychiatry Prevention Services Screening and Detection Medications People With Chronic Mental Health Needs Who Are Aging Oppressed Groups and Visible Minorities MODEL PROGRAMS AND BEST PRACTICE APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY The Center for Older Adult Recovery at Hanley Center The Gatekeeper Program MENTAL HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos Podcast DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 10. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT BECOMES LAW COMPONENTS OF THE ACA Title I: Quality, Affordable Healthcare for All Americans Title II: Role of Public Programs Title III: Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Healthcare Title IV: Prevention of Chronic Disease and Improving Public Health Title V: Healthcare Workforce Title VI: Transparency and Program Integrity Title VII: Improving Access to Innovative Medical Therapies Title VIII: Class Act Title IX: Revenue Provisions Title X: Strengthening Quality, Affordable Healthcare for All Americans SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES YouTube Videos Websites Podcasts REFERENCES 11. Caregivers/The Caregiver Support Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES CAREGIVERS AND THE CAREGIVER SUPPORT ACT RAISE FAMILY CAREGIVERS ACT—PUBLIC LAW 115–119 Importance of Family Caregivers A CURRENT PROFILE OF RELATIVE CAREGIVERS RAISING CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES REASONS FOR THE INCREASE IN RELATIVE CAREGIVING ISSUES FACING GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Poverty Social/Role Issues Socialization Healthcare Policy and Legislation PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RELATIVE CAREGIVERS AND GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Medicare Medicaid Area Agencies on Aging Child Welfare MODEL PROGRAMS AND PROACTIVE APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF GRANDPARENTS SERVING AS CAREGIVERS FOR GRANDCHILDREN CHALLENGES FOR RELATIVE CAREGIVERS AND GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN IN THE FUTURE SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos Podcasts DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 12. The Elder Justice Act LEARNING OBJECTIVES THE ELDER JUSTICE ACT LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS ADDRESSED WITHIN THE ELDER JUSTICE ACT A CURRENT PROFILE OF ELDER ABUSE FACING OLDER ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REPORTS ELDER ABUSE? PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF ELDER ABUSE Medicare State-Based Services Offered Through Departments on Aging The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Area Agencies on Aging TYPES OF ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT MODEL PROGRAMS AND BEST-PRACTICE APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING THE LEGAL NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS Breaking the Silence—Media Campaign (Illinois Department on Aging) The B*SAFE Program CHALLENGES FOR ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROGRAMS IN THE FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR LEGAL ISSUES IN AGING FOR THE FUTURE LEGAL ISSUES AND OLDER ADULTS POWER OF ATTORNEY Types of Powers of Attorney Legal Authority Granted via a Power of Attorney Selecting an Agent for a Power of Attorney Monitoring and Oversight HEALTHCARE POWER OF ATTORNEY Living Wills and Advance Directives PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS LEGAL ISSUES FOR OLDER ADULTS Medicare State-Based Departments on Aging The Older Americans Act and Area Agencies on Aging MODEL PROGRAMS AND BEST PRACTICES TO ADDRESS THE LEGAL NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS American Association of Retired Persons American Society on Aging CHALLENGES FOR LEGAL ISSUES IN THE AGING ARENA FOR THE FUTURE SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 13. Housing and Long-Term Care LEARNING OBJECTIVES A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF HOUSING POLICY AND OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE GROWING OLDER AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES A CURRENT PROFILE OF LONG-TERM CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE NEEDS AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS TO MEET HOUSING NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS Senior Apartments Categories of Senior Apartments STRATEGIES FOR REMAINING IN ONE’S HOME Home Equity Conversion Sale Leaseback MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Home Maintenance and Repair Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program ISSUES FACING LONG-TERM AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS Long-Term Care Facilities Assisted Living Facilities Community-Based Care Consumer-Directed Home Help and Care Options People With Disabilities Requiring Community-Based Care OPPRESSED GROUPS AND VISIBLE MINORITIES SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos Podcast REFERENCES 14. Substance Use and Misuse LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MISUSE WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE? The State of Opioid Use Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorders Substance Use/Abuse and People with Disabilities SOCIAL WORK, MENTAL HEALTH, AGING, AND SERVICE UTILIZATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS Medicare Medicaid Area Agencies on Aging SERVICE DELIVERY SETTINGS FOR SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ISSUES FACING OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MISUSE CARE NEEDS Financing Mental Healthcare for Older Adults Community-Based Care Models for Gero-Psychiatry Prevention Services Screening and Detection Medications MODEL PROGRAMS AND BEST-PRACTICE APPROACHES TO SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE SERVICE DELIVERY The Center for Older Adult Recovery at Hanley Center SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE CARE CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos Podcast REFERENCES PART III: Tools for Policy and Program Development 15. Health Behavior Models and Health Promotion Frameworks LEARNING OBJECTIVES WHAT ARE HEALTH PROMOTION FRAMEWORKS? HEALTH PROMOTION FRAMEWORKS AND HEALTH POLICY The Health Belief Model The Theory of Reasoned Action Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change Theory IMPLICATIONS OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION MODELS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY-RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 16. Media, Social Media, and Advocacy Strategies for Change LEARNING OBJECTIVES ADVOCACY AND ITS ROLE IN PROGRAM AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT THE USE OF MEDIA ADVOCACY What Is Media Advocacy? When Using Media for Advocacy FORMS OF MEDIA ADVOCACY Newspaper Articles News Releases Letters to the Editor Radio Spots or Television Interviews Media Events or Press Briefings Fact Sheets Media Artifacts Social Media WHAT STRATEGIES ARE BEST TO USE? Consider the Audience Consider the Message Consider Time Consider Financial Resources Consider Human Resources USING MEDIA ADVOCACY FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM PLANNING SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos Podcast DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 17. Coalitions and Coalition Building for Advocacy and Policy Development LEARNING OBJECTIVES WHY ADVOCACY? STRATEGIES FOR ADVOCACY: COALITION BUILDING What Are Coalitions? What Are Some Reasons for Developing Coalitions? PARTNERS FOR COALITION ENTITIES Academia Public Health Expertise Human Service Providers Consumer Organizations Faith-Based Communities Law and Safety Enforcement Media/Education Volunteer Associations Sports and Recreation Entities HOW DO WE BUILD COALITIONS? COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY NEGOTIATIONS Sources of Conflict Roles of Coalition Members Understanding the Roles Participants Will Take On What Influences These Roles Within Coalitions? MODEL COALITIONS AND THEIR OUTCOMES The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging The Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition Quad Counties Mental Health and Aging Coalition The National Federation of the Blind The Coalition of Health and Disability Advocates The Coalition of Citizens With Disabilities The Pioneer Network Coalition SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites Videos DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 18. Needs Assessment Tools LEARNING OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT NEEDS ASSESSMENTS? WHY WOULD INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, OR ORGANIZATIONS BE INTERESTED IN CONDUCTING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT? CORE CONCEPTS OR BUILDING BLOCKS THAT SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENTS Need Target Groups Systems Outcomes Plan of Action Evidence Base STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT Social Indicators Key Informants Community Forum Field Study and Survey Data Rates Under Treatment or Agency Service Data Focus Groups Environmental Scans A MODEL FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Websites YouTube Videos Podcast DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES 19. From Tools to Vision LEARNING OBJECTIVES USING TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO REACH YOUR VISION FROM TOOLS TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT FROM TOOLS TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFERENCES PART IV: Realities and Visions for the Future 20. Challenges for Policy and Program Planning for the Future: Realities and Visions for the Future LEARNING OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION THE TOP 10 LIST OF CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE IN THE AREAS OF DISABILITY AND AGING 1. Designing Paradigms to Meet the Demographic and Social Needs of Our Graying and Disabled Populations Through Evidence-Based Approaches 2. Social Security 3. Medicare 4. Understanding Health Behavior and Planning With This Understanding in Mind 5. Using the Media, Advocacy, and Coalitions for Social Change 6. Home- and Community-Based Care 7. Mental Health Programs, Services, and Issues 8. Health Programs, Services, and Issues 9. Long-Term Care 10. Diversity and Special Populations SUMMARY REFERENCE Appendix A: Regional Support Centers Appendix B: Healthy People 2020 Objectives for Older Adults Appendix C: Healthy People 2020 Objectives for Disability and Health Appendix D: Overview of Relevant Legislation That Impacts Older Adults and People With Disabilities Appendix E: Aging and Disability Resource Centers Appendix F: Overview of ICD-10 and ICF: Application to People With Disabilities and Older Adults Patricia Welch Saleeby Index

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Elaine Theresa Jurkowski, PhD, MSW, is a professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Social Work, where she teaches courses in health and aging policy, research, and program evaluation and social work practice. Dr. Jurkowski also holds joint appointments with the Department of Public Health and Recreation Professions and SIU’s School of Medicine’s Family Practice Residency Program.

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