Aging Public Policy

<p>"Aging Public Policy: Bonding the Generations" is presented in three parts. Part One describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country. Part Two explores the national policy development on behalf of older persons. Part Three describes the major public policies on behalf of the elderly that include Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, employment and retirement policies. The final chapter discusses the advocacy process in the field of aging.</p> <p>List of Figures and Tables</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Part One: The Policy Process: Responding to Human Needs Through Laws<br>Chapter 1: Constitutional Foundations <br>Chapter 2: Making Policy in the United States <br>Chapter 3: Historical Background to Aging Policy</p><p>Part Two: Aging Policy Development<br>Chapter 4: The Aging Network <br>Chapter 5: Interest and Advisory Groups</p><p>Part Three: Major Public Policies on Behalf of the Elderly<br>Chapter 6: Social Security <br>Chapter 7: Health Care Policies <br>Chapter 8: Coordinated System of Chronic Care <br>Chapter 9: Employment and Retirement <br>Chapter 10: Housing and Social Services</p><p>Part Four: The Advocacy Process in The Field of Aging: Policies for the Future <br>Chapter 11: Bonding the Generations</p><p>Appendices<br>Bibliography<br> Index </p>