Books
Brickner, Philip W., et al., eds. Geriatric Home Health Care: The Collaboration of Physicians, Nurses, and Social Workers. NY: Springer, 1997.
Campbell, J.C. and N. Ikegama, eds. Long-term Care for Frail Older People: Reaching for the Ideal System. NY: Springer, 1999.
Community Supports for Aging Adults with Lifelong Disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, 2000.
Fast, Becky, and Rosemary Chapin. Strengths-based Care Management for Older Adults. Baltimore: health Professions Pr., 2000.
Fazio, Sam, et al. Rethinking Alzheimer's Care. Baltimore: Health Professions Pr., 1999.
Hawkins, B.A., et al. Therapeutic Activity Intervention with the Elderly: Foundations and Practices. State College, PA: Venture, 1996.
Hennessy, Catharine Hagan, et al. Long-term Care Service Needs of American Indian Elders: The Indian Health Service, Sante Fe Service Unit. Atlanta: Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999.
Katz, Paul, et. al. Quality Care in Geriatric Settings: Focus on Ethical Issues. NY: Springer, 1995.
Mayer, P., et al, eds. Quality Care for Elderly People. NY: Chapman & Hall Medical, 1997.
Redefining Family Support. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, 1996.
Rowles, Joyce E., et al, eds. Long-term Care for the Rural Elderly: New Directions in Services, Research, and Policy. NY: Springer, 1996.
Service Needs of the Elderly in the 21st Century: Factors Driving Demand: Policy and Research Report. Wash., D.C.: The Urban Institute, [n.d.].
Williams, Mark E. The American Geriatric Society's Complete Guide to Aging and Health. Harmony Books (A div. Of crown Publishers), 1995.
Journals/Articles:
Annals of Long-term Care: Clinical Care and Aging. [n.p.] Multimedia HealthCare/Freedom (609-275-7355). Presents the highest quality clinical reviews, analysis, and the impact on present and future long-term care.
California Community Care News, Monthly. Silver Spring, MD: NARIC, 1996- Covers the community residential care industry for people who are elderly, have mental illnesses or developmental disabilities, and those concerned with foster care.
Journal of Applied Gerontology. Qtly. CA: Sage Pub. The official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. Publishes original research articles that focus on improving the quality of life of older people.
Journal of the American Geriatric Society. Balimore(?), MD: Williams&Wilkins. Provides clinically relevant articles and information on health services research and progress in geriatrics.
Batten, N. "Long-term Rehab. Improving Quality of Life." Rehab Manag, vol. 12 #6, Oct/Nov, 1999, pp. 58-62; 64.
Beidler, S.M. and M. Bourbonniere. "Aging in Place: A Proposal for Rural Community-based Care for Elders." Nurse Pract Forum, vol. 10 #1, Mar., 1999, pp. 33-8.
Bould, S., et al. "Ability, Disability, and the Oldest Old." J Aging Soc Policy, vol. 9 #1, 1997, pp. 13-31.
Burl, J.B. "Lessons Learned in Managed Care." Pharm Pract Manag Q, vol. 18 #2, 1998, pp. 59-66.
Cassel, C.K. "Geriatrics for the 3rd Millenium." Wien Klin Wochenschr, vol. 112 #9, May 2000, pp. 386-93.
Cassel, C.K., et al. "Restructuring Medicare for the Next Century." Health Aff (Millwood), vol. 18 #1, Jan/Feb 1999, pp. 118-31.
Coleman, B., and N.G. Tucker. "Managed Long-term Care." Issue Brief (Public Policy Institute, AARP), Oct. 1997, pp. 1-12.
Estes, C. L. and K. W. Linkins. "Devolution and Aging Policy: Racing to the Bottom in Long-term Care." Int J Serv, vol. 27 #3, 1997, pp. 427-542.
Evans, W.J. Exercise Training Guidelines for the Elderly." Med Sci Sports Exerc, vol. 31 #1, Jan. 1999, pp. 12-27.
Evashwick, C.J. and J. Cohn. "Enhancing Managed Care's Role in Long-term Care." Manag Care Q, vol. 7 #1, Winter 1999, pp. 39-45.
Forbes, S. and N. Hoffart. "Elders' Decision Making Regarding the Use of Long-term Care." Qual Health Res, vol. 8 #6, Nov. 1998, pp. 736-50.
Gramann, D. " New Frontiers in Integrated Care." Caring, vol. 18 #4, 1999, pp. 14-17.
Guse, L. W. and M.A. Masesar. "Quality of Life and Successful Aging in Long-term Care." Issues Ment Health Nurs, vol. 20 #6, Nov/Dec 1999, pp. 527-39.
Leutz, W., et al. "Client-centered Case Management. A Survey of State Programs." J Case Manag, vol. 6 #1, Spring 1997, pp. 18-24.
Manton, K.G. "Future Trends in Chronic Disability and Institutionalization: Implications for Long-term Care Needs." Health Care Manag, vol. 3 #1, June 1997, pp. 177-91.
Marek, K.D. and M. J. Rantz. "Aging in Place: A New Model for Long-term Care." Nurs Adm Q, vol. 24 #3, Spring 2000, pp. 1-11.
Mechanic, D. "The Changing Elderly Population and Future Health Care Needs." J Urban Health, vol. 76 #1, Mar. 1999, pp. 24-38.
Miller, B., et al. "Minority Use of Community Long-term Care Services: A Comparative Analysis." J Gerontol B Pschol Sci Soc Sci, vol. 51 #2, Mar. 1996, pp. 570-81.
Rabiner, D.J., et al. "Metropolitan Versus Nonmetropolitan: Differences in Functional and Self-care Practice: Findings from a National Sample of Community Dwelling Older Adults." J Rural Health, vol. 13 #1, Winter 1997, pp. 14-28.
Spillman, B.C. and J. Lubitz. "The Effect of Longevity on Spending for Acute and Long-term Care." N Engl J Med, vol. 342 #19, May 11, 2000, pp. 1409-15.
Stehlik, D. "Aging Mothers and Aging Daughters: Life-long Caring and Intellectual Disability." J Women Aging, vol. 12 #1-2, 2000, pp. 169-87.
Videos:
Art with Elders in Long-term Care: A Visual Legacy. [n.p.]: Mary Ann Merker-Benton. Presented by Peralta Colleges Television.
[The following are available from the American Geriatrics Society]:
Chronic Disease Management (AGS/00048/37).
Foundations for Health in Aging Lecture: Living Longer, Living Well: Technology, Aging and the Future Home Health (AGS/000/48/05).
Setting of Care: Geriatrics in the Nursing Home Setting (AGS/00048/39).
[The following are available from the Family Development and Resource Management, Texas A&M University]:
Home Is Where the Care Is (AC 1004, 5 audiocassettes).
Healthy Aging: Model Health Promotion Programs for Minority Elders (VHS 2134).
Love Can Hurt (VHS 346).
Making the Nursing Home Move with Sensitivity and Sanity (VHS 865).
Senior Series Extension Program for Older Adults, vol. 2: Enhancing Self-care Among the Elderly (VHS 809).
Share the Warmth (VHS 2049).
Smile Program: A Low Intensity Physical Activity Program for Older Adults (VHS 834).
Websites:
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). URL: http://www.aarp.org/
Administration on Aging (AOA). Wash., D.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services. URL: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
American Association of Home and Services for the Aging. URL: http://www.aahsa.org
The American Geriatrics Society. URL: http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
CareGuide. URL: http://www.eldercare.com
Geriatrics and Aging. URL: http://www.geriatricsandaging.com/
Independent Choices. URL: http://www.IndependentChoices.org/
The National Council on Aging. URL: http://www.ncoa.org/
Mediconsult.com. URL: http://www.mediconsult.com
Mental Health and Aging. URL: http://www.mhaging.org/
National Institute on Community-based Long Term Care (NICLC). URL: http://www.ncoa.org/niclc/niclc.htm
Fosters the development of comprehensive systems of coordinated long-term care services to older people. Seeks the development of effective policies, both public and private, that promote quality long-term care systems in communities across the country that are cost-efficient and responsive to client needs and preferences.
New Mexico State Agency on Aging. URL: http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/longterm.html
Senior World Online: Health Section. URL: http://www.seniorworld.com/health.html