Author: United States. Government Accountability OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Transportation-disadvantaged Seniors
Author: United States. Government Accountability OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The Future of Disability in America
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309104726
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Transportationdisadvantaged seniors efforts to enhance senior mobility could benefit from additional guidance and information : report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate.
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428938443
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Mobility and Transportation in the Elderly
Author: K. Warner Schaie, PhDPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826116760
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This comprehensive volume examines the gradual reduction of mobility in the elderly. The authors first review the physiological and psychological changes that occur as we age, and go on to illustrate how this gradual decrease in adequate mobility can lead to an increase in automotive accidents. They also review the limitations that mass transportation systems and driving individual vehicles present for the elderly, and discuss different assistive devices that have been and should be implemented to help improve mobility. Each chapter ends with insightful commentaries by specialists in the gerontology field. This book is a must read for gerontologists as well as policy makers and educators on courses in organizational structures of social policy.
Strategies to Increase Coordination of Transportation Services for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Author: Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309088135
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 105: Strategies to Increase Coordination of Transportation Services for the Transportation Disadvantaged examines strategies for initiating or improving coordination of local and regional publicly funded transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged"--Publisher's description.
Caring for Seniors in a National Emergency
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Resource Guide for Commingling ADA and Non-ADA Paratransit Riders
Author: Rosemary B. GertyPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309155223
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Background -- Section 1. Planning Decision Process -- Section 2. Operations Decision Process -- Section 3. Lessons Learned.
Older Americans Act: Preliminary Observations on Services Requested by Seniors and Challenges in Providing Assistance
Author: Kay E. BrownPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437939155
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Administered by the Admin. on Aging (AoA), Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) is intended to assist individuals age 60 and older by providing supportive services. Title III, Medicaid and Medicare, state, and other sources of funding provide for several types of services, including congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, and support for caregivers. This testimony reports on ongoing work by the auditor in preparation for the reauthorization of the OAA. This report describes: (1) Title III services most requested by seniors and how state and local agencies reach those most in need; and (2) how agencies have coped with increasing requests in the current economic environment. Charts and tables.
Transportation : Improving Mobility for Older Americans
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Federal, State, and Community ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309671035
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of community-dwelling Americans aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated, and a significant proportion of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. People who are 50 years of age or older are more likely to experience many of the risk factors that can cause or exacerbate social isolation or loneliness, such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and sensory impairments. Over a life course, social isolation and loneliness may be episodic or chronic, depending upon an individual's circumstances and perceptions. A substantial body of evidence demonstrates that social isolation presents a major risk for premature mortality, comparable to other risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, or obesity. As older adults are particularly high-volume and high-frequency users of the health care system, there is an opportunity for health care professionals to identify, prevent, and mitigate the adverse health impacts of social isolation and loneliness in older adults. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults summarizes the evidence base and explores how social isolation and loneliness affect health and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older, particularly among low income, underserved, and vulnerable populations. This report makes recommendations specifically for clinical settings of health care to identify those who suffer the resultant negative health impacts of social isolation and loneliness and target interventions to improve their social conditions. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults considers clinical tools and methodologies, better education and training for the health care workforce, and dissemination and implementation that will be important for translating research into practice, especially as the evidence base for effective interventions continues to flourish.