Author: Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (Minn.)
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Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Author: Jason Gabler
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762766514
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Insiders' Guide to Twin Cities is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of the cities and the surrounding environs.

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Category : Housing
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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ISBN: 9780971688506
Category : Alternative lifestyles
Languages : en
Pages : 324

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Author: Robbyn R. Wacker
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 145220246X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 537

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This text is intended for courses on community services and programmes for the elderly, typically found in gerontology departments and departments of social work. Rather than simply focusing on building awareness of the various programmes and services available, the authors stress the importance of the theoretical knowledge that will assist in understanding the social and psychological dynamics of help-seeking behaviour. By understanding the social and psychological needs of the elderly and their families, as well as the services available to them, students will be better able to take advantage of resources available to help their clients. This new edition will update the key policy updates affecting older adults as well as the census data offered throughout the text. It will also update the many unique pedagogical features such as the sections titled FYI, best practices, case studies and the web and national resources. Increased attention will be focused on aging and diverse populations and the idea of cultural competency than previous editions, as this area has continued to become a critical part of delivering effective care. Also, international issues, faith-based services, services for LGBT elders, rural elders, immigrants, and other special populations will also be covered or expanded in the new edition.

Author: Emma Burt
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Background: As they age, older adults are often forced to change their living environments to accommodate their growing medical and personal needs. However, alternative living options are often less desired and present other challenges. Aging in place is the ability for individuals to choose where they live as they age, prioritizing the aging person’s choice and providing resources to support it. Purpose: The Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota currently has a population of nearly 472,000 older individuals, and it is only continuing to rise. Although infrastructure exists that supports aging in place, not all older individuals get adequate services or any services at all. This needs-based assessment identifies the resources available for AIP in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and the major barriers this population faces. Methods: A combination of a case study interview and non-systematic review of national and local resources was used to identify main themes of barriers for aging in place. This mixed approach was chosen to obtain specialized insight to the current resources and needs of the aging community in the Twin Cities metropolitan area while exploring the breadth of resources available at larger levels. Conclusions: Between national and local resources, the Twin Cities metropolitan area offers a number of services that help with ADLs, housing, healthcare and mental health, and financial assistance. Despite these services, there are still challenges with aging in place that prevent many older adults in the area from aging where and how they want. Five major themes were identified as barriers in place: 1) the cost of healthcare and mental health services, 2) limited affordable housing options, 3) the combination of inadequate infrastructure for accessible living spaces and transportation, 4) lack of adequate financial support, and 5) absence of adequate culturally specific services. These barriers are rooted in national systemic inequity and require a more equitable approach to address the challenges faced by older adults in the Twin Cities.

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Category : Community health services for older people
Languages : en
Pages : 20

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Author: Amy Hewitt
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Category : Intellectual disability
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare
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Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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