Aging in Rural Places: Programs, Policies, and Professional Practice | 1 Edition

Compare Textbook Prices for Aging in Rural Places: Programs, Policies, and Professional Practice 1 Edition ISBN 9780826198099 by Jurkowski MSW  PhD, Elaine,Hash PhD  LICSW, Kristina M.,Jurkowski MSW  PhD, Elaine,Krout PhD, John A.
Authors: Jurkowski MSW PhD, Elaine,Hash PhD LICSW, Kristina M.,Jurkowski MSW PhD, Elaine,Krout PhD, John A.
ISBN:0826198090
ISBN-13: 9780826198099
List Price: $37.28 (up to 79% savings)
Prices shown are the lowest from
the top textbook retailers.

View all Prices by Retailer

Details about Aging in Rural Places: Programs, Policies, and Professional Practice:

Research 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. Links to Podcast interviews with scholars and respected professionals working in the field and "Spotlight" excerpts from the text reinforce information. 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
  • Includes links to Podcast interviews with scholars and respected professionals in the field
Need a Sociology tutor? View profile below:
Mary V.
(0 reviews)
Education: New York NY
Major: Skilled Tutor in Sociology, Writing, Reading

Learning is about awakening curiosity, engagement, and creativity. There are many areas I love helping students in include Sociology, Writing, Reading, and Social Studies.... Read more

Learning is about awakening curiosity, engagement, and creativity. There are many areas I love helping students in include Sociology, Writing, Reading, and Social Studies.... Read more

Need Sociology course notes? Start your search below: