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OverviewResearch documents that rural elders are poorer, live in less adequate housing, and have far fewer health and service options available to them than their urban counterparts, yet there is a critical lack of current and detailed information on the problems facing rural elders and on the professional practices that serve this population. This text fills this gap by introducing readers to rural areas and their residents and discussing the issues, programs, and policies designed to meet their needs. Through a multidisciplinary lens, it examines and defines specific competencies required for successful work with older adults and their families in these communities. The text presents a research-driven, competency-based approach for the health and human service professionals who work with older rural residents. It discusses both the problems facing older adults and their families and evidence-based solutions regarding policy and best practices. Key issues examined include health and wellness, transportation, housing, long-term care, income, employment, and retirement, along with the needs of special populations (ethnic minorities, immigrants, and the LGBT population). Case examples reinforce an interdisciplinary model that addresses practice with rural elders that encompasses professional competencies, values and ethics, and the roles of a spectrum of health and human service professionals. The text also examines current policies affecting health and social services to rural elders and recommendations for policy change to build an effective health and human service workforce in rural communities. In addition, the text provides discussion questions, PowerPoint slides, a test question bank, and suggested activities and exercises. Key Features: Fills a vacuum regarding information on health and social services for rural elders Provides current and comprehensive knowledge about issues besetting this population and programs and policies designed to meet their needs Examines and defines specific competencies required for effective health and social services Based on a research-driven, competency-based, interdisciplinary approach to policy and best practice Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elaine Jurkowski, MSW, PhD , Kristina M. Hash , Elaine Jurkowski, MSW, PhD , John A. KroutPublisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.458kg ISBN: 9780826198099ISBN 10: 0826198090 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 08 September 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList of Contributors Preface Foreword by Graham Rowles Acknowledgments PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. What is Rural?: Introduction to Aging in Rural Places An Aging World Definitions of Rural Spatial Distribution of the Older population Rural Population Change and Variation Plan of the Book Conclusions Useful Websites 2. Who are Rural Elders? Case Study Introduction Challenges for Rural Elders Opportunities and Strengths Diversity among Rural Elders Conclusions Useful Websites PART II: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS OF RURAL ELDERS 3. Health and Wellness among Rural Elders Case Study Introduction Health Disparities Behavioral Health Screening Issues Access to Health Care Health Status Social/Familial Issues Environment Stoicism and Survival International Perspectives Policies Conclusions Useful Websites 4. Housing, Poverty, and Transportation in Rural Places Case Study Housing Poverty Transportation Recommendations Useful Websites 5. Work, Retirement, and Leisure in Rural Places Case Study Introduction Rural America Employment Retirement Leisure and Recreation Conclusions Useful Websites Part III: PROVIDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS TO RURAL ELDERS 6 Providing Services to Rural Elders Case Study Introduction Service Needs of Rural Elders Service and Service Utilization Barriers to Services for Rural Elders Conclusions Useful Websites 7. Providing Services to Well Elders in Rural Areas Case Study Introduction Recreation Socialization Education and Lifelong Learning Work and Employment Conclusions Useful Websites 8. Providing Services to Frail Elders in Rural Areas Case Study Introduction Acute Care Long-term Care End of Life Care Conclusions Useful Websites Part IV. COMPETENT PRACTICE IN RURAL AREAS 9. Interdisciplinary Teams Caring for Rural Elders Case Study Introduction Models of Teamwork Health Literacy Recruitment and Training of Professionals in Rural Areas Conclusions Useful Websites 10. Role of the Health Care Professional Case Study Introduction Health Care Practice with Rural Elders Professional Competency Conclusions Useful Websites 11. Role of the Human Service Professional Case Study Introduction Social Work Practice with Rural Elders Professional Competency Competency and Evidence-based Practice for Geriatric Social Work in Small Towns and Rural Areas Conclusions Useful Websites Part V: CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS 12. Policies Impacting Rural Aging Case Study Introduction Older Americans Act Medicare Long-term Care Mental Health Caregiver Support Transportation Social Security Act Americans with Disabilities Act Affordable Care Act Food Subsidies Competencies to Improve Policies Conclusion Useful Websites 13. Conclusion and Future Directions INDEXReviewsAuthor InformationElaine Theresa Jurkowski, PhD, MSW, is a professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Social Work, where she teaches courses in health and aging policy, research, and program evaluation and social work practice. Dr. Jurkowski also holds joint appointments with the Department of Public Health and Recreation Professions and SIU’s School of Medicine’s Family Practice Residency Program. Kristina M. Hash, PhD, LICSW, is Professor of Social Work, and Director, Gerontology Certificate Program, West Virginia University. Elaine Theresa Jurkowski, PhD, MSW, is a professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Social Work, where she teaches courses in health and aging policy, research, and program evaluation and social work practice. Dr. Jurkowski also holds joint appointments with the Department of Public Health and Recreation Professions and SIU’s School of Medicine’s Family Practice Residency Program. John A. Krout, PhD, is Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Gerontology Institute at Ithaca College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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