Human Services for Older Adults provides a broad overview of the conditions and context in which today's older adults live, as well as practical information on how to work with them given today's circumstances. Information is provided on the demographic characteristics of older people in America, discussing social, economic, and health problems confronting them and the needs of subgroups among the elderly population such as minority elderly, rural elderly, and older women. The book also provides information on various methods of working with older adults, and social programs available through the government, as well as other sources for meeting the needs of the elderly. The revised edition of a popular text, it is geared toward nurses, social workers, psychologists, gerontologists, counselors, and others who work in senior adult positions and settings.
Revised from the 1979 edition to reflect the changes in social services during the Reagan and Bush administrations, and the authors' personal experiences with becoming elderly. Presents a demographic overview of the elderly in the US, noting subgroups such as minorities, women, prisoners, and the rural. Discusses methods of working with the aged, and surveys programs by governments and other bodies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)