Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth, and Families
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth, and Families
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Real People, Real Problems
Author: Jo Harris-Wehling
Publisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Long-term care facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Publisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Long-term care facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309256658
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
At least 5.6 million to 8 million-nearly one in five-older adults in America have one or more mental health and substance use conditions, which present unique challenges for their care. With the number of adults age 65 and older projected to soar from 40.3 million in 2010 to 72.1 million by 2030, the aging of America holds profound consequences for the nation. For decades, policymakers have been warned that the nation's health care workforce is ill-equipped to care for a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse population. In the specific disciplines of mental health and substance use, there have been similar warnings about serious workforce shortages, insufficient workforce diversity, and lack of basic competence and core knowledge in key areas. Following its 2008 report highlighting the urgency of expanding and strengthening the geriatric health care workforce, the IOM was asked by the Department of Health and Human Services to undertake a complementary study on the geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands? assesses the needs of this population and the workforce that serves it. The breadth and magnitude of inadequate workforce training and personnel shortages have grown to such proportions, says the committee, that no single approach, nor a few isolated changes in disparate federal agencies or programs, can adequately address the issue. Overcoming these challenges will require focused and coordinated action by all.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309256658
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
At least 5.6 million to 8 million-nearly one in five-older adults in America have one or more mental health and substance use conditions, which present unique challenges for their care. With the number of adults age 65 and older projected to soar from 40.3 million in 2010 to 72.1 million by 2030, the aging of America holds profound consequences for the nation. For decades, policymakers have been warned that the nation's health care workforce is ill-equipped to care for a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse population. In the specific disciplines of mental health and substance use, there have been similar warnings about serious workforce shortages, insufficient workforce diversity, and lack of basic competence and core knowledge in key areas. Following its 2008 report highlighting the urgency of expanding and strengthening the geriatric health care workforce, the IOM was asked by the Department of Health and Human Services to undertake a complementary study on the geriatric mental health and substance use workforce. The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands? assesses the needs of this population and the workforce that serves it. The breadth and magnitude of inadequate workforce training and personnel shortages have grown to such proportions, says the committee, that no single approach, nor a few isolated changes in disparate federal agencies or programs, can adequately address the issue. Overcoming these challenges will require focused and coordinated action by all.
Elder Abuse and Its Prevention
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309293545
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Elder Abuse and Its Prevention is the summary of a workshop convened in April 2013 by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Prevention. Using an ecological framework, this workshop explored the burden of elder abuse around the world, focusing on its impacts on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Additionally, the workshop addressed occurrences and co-occurrences of different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial, as well as neglect. The ultimate objective was to illuminate promising global and multisectoral evidence-based approaches to the prevention of elder maltreatment. While the workshop covered scope and prevalence and unique characteristics of abuse, the intention was to move beyond what is known about elder abuse to foster discussions about how to improve prevention, intervention, and mitigation of the victims' needs, particularly through collaborative efforts. The workshop discussions included innovative intervention models and opportunities for prevention across sectors and settings. Violence and related forms of abuse against elders is a global public health and human rights problem with far-reaching consequences, resulting in increased death, disability, and exploitation with collateral effects on well-being. Data suggest that at least 10 percent of elders in the United States are victims of elder maltreatment every year. In low- and middle-income countries, where the burden of violence is the greatest, the figure is likely even higher. In addition, elders experiencing risk factors such as diminishing cognitive function, caregiver dependence, and social isolation are more vulnerable to maltreatment and underreporting. As the world population of adults aged 65 and older continues to grow, the implications of elder maltreatment for health care, social welfare, justice, and financial systems are great. However, despite the magnitude of global elder maltreatment, it has been an underappreciated public health problem. Elder Abuse and Its Prevention discusses the prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse around the world, risk factors for abuse and potential adverse health outcomes, and contextually specific factors, such as culture and the role of the community.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309293545
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Elder Abuse and Its Prevention is the summary of a workshop convened in April 2013 by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Prevention. Using an ecological framework, this workshop explored the burden of elder abuse around the world, focusing on its impacts on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Additionally, the workshop addressed occurrences and co-occurrences of different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial, as well as neglect. The ultimate objective was to illuminate promising global and multisectoral evidence-based approaches to the prevention of elder maltreatment. While the workshop covered scope and prevalence and unique characteristics of abuse, the intention was to move beyond what is known about elder abuse to foster discussions about how to improve prevention, intervention, and mitigation of the victims' needs, particularly through collaborative efforts. The workshop discussions included innovative intervention models and opportunities for prevention across sectors and settings. Violence and related forms of abuse against elders is a global public health and human rights problem with far-reaching consequences, resulting in increased death, disability, and exploitation with collateral effects on well-being. Data suggest that at least 10 percent of elders in the United States are victims of elder maltreatment every year. In low- and middle-income countries, where the burden of violence is the greatest, the figure is likely even higher. In addition, elders experiencing risk factors such as diminishing cognitive function, caregiver dependence, and social isolation are more vulnerable to maltreatment and underreporting. As the world population of adults aged 65 and older continues to grow, the implications of elder maltreatment for health care, social welfare, justice, and financial systems are great. However, despite the magnitude of global elder maltreatment, it has been an underappreciated public health problem. Elder Abuse and Its Prevention discusses the prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse around the world, risk factors for abuse and potential adverse health outcomes, and contextually specific factors, such as culture and the role of the community.
Reauthorization hearings on the Older Americans Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Human Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Retirement Income and Employment
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Hearings on the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act of 1965
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Human Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eskimos
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eskimos
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, 1981
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Human Services
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Older Americans Act of 1965, as Amended
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The legislation, administration, funding, history of programs, and related acts to assist older persons have been drawn together to provide a single source of information on all aspects of the Older Americans Act of 1965. The entitlements include the purposes and implementation plans for grants to state and community programs, such as disaster relief and nutrition services; training, research and discretionary projects such as legal services or long-term care; community service employment; and grants to Indian tribes. Relevant sections of the related acts include adult education, civil rights, economic opportunity, food stamps, housing, rehabilitation, urban mass transit, etc.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The legislation, administration, funding, history of programs, and related acts to assist older persons have been drawn together to provide a single source of information on all aspects of the Older Americans Act of 1965. The entitlements include the purposes and implementation plans for grants to state and community programs, such as disaster relief and nutrition services; training, research and discretionary projects such as legal services or long-term care; community service employment; and grants to Indian tribes. Relevant sections of the related acts include adult education, civil rights, economic opportunity, food stamps, housing, rehabilitation, urban mass transit, etc.
Reauthorization Hearings on the Older Americans Act, Part 1
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Human Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Old age assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description