Public Health and Aging
Public Health and Aging

Author: Tom Hickey

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 1997-05-02

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780801855597

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The role of public health in the planning, coordination, and delivery of health promotion and disease prevention services to older people living outside of institutional settings. Selected by Choice Magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title Current issues in the public health arena have challenged the system to broaden its traditional focus on infectious disease to include chronic disease as well. As this change in emphasis takes place, professionals must be prepared to address the special chronic health concerns of older people living in the community. This textbook meets the training needs of those professionals. Public Health and Aging examines the role of public health in the planning, coordination, and delivery of health promotion and disease prevention services to older people living outside of institutional settings. Here, experts in the areas of health care policy and care of aged persons analyze the scientific basis for the practice of public health in an increasingly aging society. Reviewing a wide range of the social, cultural, financial, and environmental factors that influence the health experiences of older population groups, the authors delve into the epidemiology of age-related chronic illnesses, program development, methodological issues, data collection and analysis, strategies for intervention, and ethics. From outlines for community-based program planning and development to discussions about the future challenges for health care systems and services, this book is an ideal reference for gerontology, public policy, and public health professionals and professionals in training.

The Future of Long-Term Care
The Future of Long-Term Care

Author: Robert H. Binstock

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9780801853203

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Binstock Ethical Issues in Long-Term Care Nancy Neveloff Dubler American Culture and Long-Term Care Otto von Mering Forecasting the Future of Long-Term Care Dennis L. Kodner

Community Resources for Older Adults
Community Resources for Older Adults

Author: Robbyn R. Wacker

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2013-03-14

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 1544302932

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Community Resources for Older Adults: Programs and Services in an Era of Change, Fourth Edition, by Robbyn Wacker and Karen Roberto, provides an in-depth review of policy and programs for the "aging network," answering such key questions as "How have programs for older adults evolved?" "Who uses these resources?" "How are they delivered?" and "What challenges do service providers face in meeting the needs of the aging baby-boom generation?" To give students the foundational knowledge they need to meet the needs of their older clients, the authors provide a theoretical framework for understanding the forces that shape older adults' likelihood to seek assistance, include in-depth reviews of the current body of empirical literature in each program area, and discuss the challenges programs and services will face in the future.

Managed Care Services
Managed Care Services

Author: Nancy W. Veeder

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 019513429X

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This volume explores policy, programmatic, and research issues in the health and behavioural health care system known as managed care. Discussions include such areas as the evolution of health care from essential social good to a commodity, cost of and access to care, parity of behavioural health services reimbursement and more.

Linking Quality of Long-Term Care and Quality of Life
Linking Quality of Long-Term Care and Quality of Life

Author: Linda S. Noelker, PhD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2000-11-30

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0826197140

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"This book grapples with some of the most significant issues in long-term care today--that is, becoming more explicit about what should be meant by terms like 'quality of care' and 'quality of Life.'" --Rosalie A. Kane, DSW, University of Minnesota "A major resource for all concerned about improving the future for the long-term handicapped." --Robert Morris, DSW This volume will strengthen our understanding of the relationship between providing care to the elderly and improving their quality of life. The contributors examine areas where systems can be improved from design to delivery. Specific topics include: enhancement of the self, efforts of regulatory and accrediting bodies to improve care, methods for evaluating quality, and implementing a holistic approach to care, among others. This book remains essential reading for professionals involved in long term care including assisted living and nursing home administrators, gerontologists, geriatricians, geriatric nurses, and social workers.

Evaluating Outcomes in Health and Social Care
Evaluating Outcomes in Health and Social Care

Author: Dickinson, Helen

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2016-05-25

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1447329783

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In recent years collaborative working has moved from being an optional extra of public service practice to being a core competency for individuals and teams. Has this led to better outcomes for those who use services? How to understand and to measure these outcomes and demonstrate these to a variety of different audiences remains a significant challenge for many. This revised edition of this bestselling textbook includes the latest research findings and contains more tools, frameworks and international examples of best practice to aid practitioners to more effectively evaluate partnerships. Up-to-date research evidence is presented in a practical and helpful way, making this an essential resource for students.