This classic text-more relevant than ever as our population rapidly ages-delivers comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge about aging services in the U.S. Written for both students and practitioners of gerontology, along with all professionals involved in the well-being of older adults, this highly accessible book provides a current and detailed description and analysis of local to global services for older people with or without cognitive, physical, or social needs. The Ninth Edition is updated to reflect critical changes to legislation, health care, and recent trends. It focuses on the strengths and diversity of older adults and the role our multilayered aging networks play in advocacy, community independence, and engagement. Commentary and critical thinking challenges from policymakers, program directors, and educators facilitate high-level reasoning and independent analysis of aging networks past, present, and future. The ninth edition also offers enhanced resources including a Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, and links to video. Additionally, the print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents. New to the Ninth Edition: Fully updated to reflect historical context, recent trends and challenges, and future considerations Addresses the effects of our current political and ideological landscape on aging networks including a Call to Action Examines the current status of Medicare and Medicaid, Meals-on-Wheels, and the impact of the ACA Discusses long-term services and supports, disaster preparedness and climate change, caregiving as a human right, and LBGTQ services and support Presents new case studies providing evidence-based best-practice initiatives and new innovations Delivers enhanced instructor resources including Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, Power Point slides, and video links Includes eBook format Key Features: Focuses on the strengths of older adults and the role our multilayered aging networks play in advocacy, community independence, and engagement Provides commentary and critical thinking challenges from policy-makers, program directors, and educators to facilitate high-level analysis Addresses changing demographics and future challenges Offers "Voices from the Field" boxes and "Critical Thinking" topics and questions to encourage reflection and discussion
Preface to the 9th Edition Acknowledgements Introduction SECTION I: OLDER AMERICANS AND THE AGING NETWORKS CHAPTER 1 Changing Demand Demographics 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 SECTION III: COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES - A NEW ERA CHAPTER 3 Community-Based Services and the Aging Networks Chapter 4 The Rights and Well-being of Older Americans SECTION IV: OUR AGING FUTURE: SURVIVAL, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SUCCESS CHAPTER 5 The Future is Now: Workforce Issues of the Aging Networks Chapter 6 Our Aging World and the Challenge of Change Chapter 7 Our Aging Future: Persistent and Emerging Issues for the Aging Network: A Call to Action APPENDICES A. OAA Objectives B. State Units on Aging C. Administration for Community Living Regional Support Centers D. National Aging Network Organizations and Resources E. Classroom Assignments and Tools F. Model and Evidence-Based Programs
