Creating Lifelong Communities
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article explores the issue of aging and longevity, and describes one region's response to the growing population of seniors.
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Basic ADL Disability and Functional Limitation Rates Among Older Americans From 2000-2005
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article presents analysis of basic disabilities among older adults. The study considered data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2000-2005. The findings indicate that basic disabilities increased from 2000-20005, reversing a trend that began in the 80s.
Feasibility Study of National Council on Aging's Proposed Center for Diffusion of Innovations in Aging Services
December 28, 2007 | Program Results Report
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) commissioned a study to determine the financial viability of a proposed Center for Diffusion of Innovations in Aging Services.
Improving Health in an Aging Society
January 1, 2006 | Book
Statistics that show aging of the American population have led health experts to issue dire warnings. Many concerns about this vulnerable population and the strain it may place on social service programs are warranted, but focusing only on the chall ...
Senior Wellness Program Improves Health and Functionality
February 19, 2005 | Program Results Report
From July 2001 to the end of 2003, staff at Senior Services of Seattle/King County established a community wellness intervention called the Health Enhancement Program.
Rural Communities Gather to Aid Frail Elderly
January 27, 2003 | Program Results Report
Ebenezer Social Ministries and the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center worked to identify feasible, innovative strategies for providing effective long-term care of the frail elderly.
Mind, Body and Spirit the Focus of Conference on Health in Later Life
April 1, 2002 | Program Results Report
In 2001, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., held a two-day conference that explored the potential for cooperation between religious communities and health care systems in meeting the health care needs of the nation's rapidly increasing elderly population.
Project Studies Ways to Help Seniors Age in Place
July 23, 2002 | Program Results Report
A consortium of four nonprofit provider organizations worked to design a community-based program at low-income housing sites in Baltimore that would provide medical and social services to elderly residents who were not yet frail.
"Friends for Life" are Friends Indeed for Homebound Elderly in Waco, Texas
July 17, 2002 | Program Results Report
Friends for Life, a home visiting program in Waco, Texas formed partnerships with 30 congregations, adding to the dozen faith communities already affiliated with it.
An All-Faiths Effort Helps Russian Immigrants, Other Elderly in Salt Lake City
July 17, 2002 | Program Results Report
Jewish Family Services and LifeCare joined forces to help frail and low-income elderly in Salt Lake City.