Policy and Program Planning for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Practice Realities and Visions (Original PDF from Publisher)

Pioneering Perspectives on Disability and Aging Policy: A Reimagined Text

This groundbreaking second edition carves out a unique niche by seamlessly merging disability and aging policies, reflecting the transformative establishment of the Administration on Aging and Disability. It delves into the kaleidoscope of policy reforms spurred by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other legislative milestones, charting the path from policy conception to practical implementation.

Expanded Data and Legislative Mandates

The text teems with fresh census data and legislative mandates emanating from the ACA and other policymaking bodies that hold sway over the lives of aging adults and individuals with disabilities.

Contemporary Issues Shaping Policy

Emerging areas of policy focus are illuminated through incisive coverage of Social Media, Motivational Interviewing, Health Literacy, Underrepresented Groups, LGBT communities, and Rural Populations. Podcasts, downloadable for seamless access, amplify the perspectives of advocates, lobbyists, policy gurus, and consumers, shedding light on intricate policy nuances and their developmental trajectories.

Interdisciplinary Focus for Program Transformation

Unlike conventional texts, this work boldly triangulates skills, policies, and programs, fostering a nuanced understanding among graduate students in social work, public health, gerontology, and rehabilitation. It meticulously articulates policy development through a discerning examination of policy frameworks and promotes proficiency in program design and policy implementation.

Tools for Policy and Program Development

The text furnishes indispensable tools to guide the intricacies of policy and program development, encompassing the strategic use of media, coalition building, evidence-based practices, and the alignment of mandated policies with program objectives.

Supplemental Materials for Enhanced Teaching

Learning is made interactive and engaging with a comprehensive array of supplemental materials, including:

• Targeted learning objectives that ignite critical thinking
• Case studies that illuminate policy application in real-world contexts
• Review and discussion questions that foster deeper understanding
• Resources for additional exploration

An Instructors Manual, Test Bank, and PowerPoint slides further enhance the teaching process, providing educators with a robust toolkit.

Incorporating New Perspectives and Insights

The second edition breathes fresh life into the text by embracing:

• Inclusive analysis of both disability and aging policies
• Inclusion of updated census data
• Comprehensive review of new legislation and mandates pertaining to the ACA, Veterans and the Military, Caregivers/Caregiver Support Act, Alzheimer Support, Health Lifestyles, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Elder Justice Act, and Substance Use and Misuse
• In-depth examination of Social Media, Motivational Interviewing, Health Literacy, Minorities, Incarcerated Individuals, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBT communities, and Rural Populations
• Podcasts featuring interviews with influential consumers and policy experts, offering first-hand insights into policy dynamics

Key Features for Optimized Learning

• An arsenal of tools that empower policy and program development
• A comprehensive overview of major service areas for older adults
• Incisive analysis of philosophical, historical, and demographic challenges
• Critical examination of policy development for enhanced understanding
• Learning objectives, case studies, review questions, and instructor package for dynamic teaching