ABSTRACT

This series attempts to address the topic of aging from a wide variety of perspectives and to make available some of the best gerontological thought and writings to researchers, professional practitioners, and students in the field of aging as well as in other related areas.This volume is an invaluable resource for those persons seeking a broad, comprehensive coverage of current public policies and service programs for the elderly. Besides dealing with present gerontological services, it also explores the emerging challenges that these services must face in the future. One of the outstanding features of the book is that its contributors include some of the most prominent authorities in the field of gerontology. This is an exceptionally important and timely volume and is a much needed addition to the literature on aging.

part I|16 pages

Introduction

part II|122 pages

Public Policies for the Elderly

chapter Chapter 2|26 pages

Public Policy and Aging

An Overview

chapter Chapter 4|15 pages

Public and Private Retirement Policies

Inequities in Income Support among the Elderly

chapter Chapter 5|23 pages

Housing Policy for the Elderly

Problems, Programs, and Politics

chapter Chapter 6|22 pages

Health Care Policies

part III|159 pages

Service Programs for the Elderly

chapter Chapter 8|33 pages

Income Security

chapter Chapter 9|18 pages

Retirement Planning Services

chapter Chapter 10|27 pages

Housing Services

chapter Chapter 12|15 pages

Mental Health and Mental Health Services

part IV|16 pages

Conclusion

chapter Chapter 13|14 pages

A Service Model for the Aging and Aged

An International Perspective