Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training, and Life-long LearningPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The Older Americans Act, Meeting the Needs of Our Nations's Seniors
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training, and Life-long LearningPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Families Caring for an Aging America
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309448069
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Real People, Real Problems
Author: Jo Harris-WehlingPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Long-term care facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Retooling for an Aging America
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309131952
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.
Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309158834
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
Hearings on the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act of 1965
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Human ResourcesPublisher:
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Category : Eskimos
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
An examination of the Older Americans Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Healthy Families and CommunitiesPublisher: Amicus
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Wood, discusses wood as a material, the different processing techniques, historical uses, current uses, an explanation of the harmful effects on the environment, and collection and recycling. Additionally, this title features a table of contents, glossary, index, color photographs, diagrams, recycling sidebars, statistics, and recommended websites for further exploration.
The Nation's Rural Elderly: Phoenix, Ariz
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Opening the Door to Elder Abuse
Author: Senior Centers and the Older Americans Act
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description