Social policy for an aging society : a human rights perspective / Carole B. Cox, MSW, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cox, Carole B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Population aging.

United States--Social policy.

United States.

Social policy.

Population aging--United States.

Aging--Economic aspects.

Aging.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

xi, 211 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2015]

Summary:

As people age, they are at increased risk of having their basic human rights threatened or violated. When age is perceived as incompetence, it can easily lead to discrimination that impacts human rights. Based on the premise that social policy must reflect human rights principles, this graduate-level textbook views the challenges associated with aging as opportunities for policy development that stresses the rights of older adults rather than needs. The text distinguishes between "needs" and "rights" and describes those policies and services that best ensure that the rights of older adults are actually met-particularly programs that enable people to remain in their own communities so they can benefit from continued integration and participation in society. Issues and challenges surrounding such efforts, and gaps in social policies faced by specific subsets of older people, are critically examined. The book first analyzes current aging policies and rights and considers the Older Americans Act as a basic policy framework. With an eye to promoting independence, the book discusses issues of income, housing, transportation, health, and home care and what constitutes a "livable community," along with policies that promote well-being and focus on preventing senior abuse and exploitation. Challenges faced by older workers arc covered, as are issues particular to family caregivers, older women, and grandparents as caregivers. Gaps in social policies for LGBT seniors and older members of specific ethnic groups are discussed. Particular attention is given to global issues and aging policies in diverse countries and the ways in which they reflect human rights concerns. Each chapter concludes with probing discussion questions for classroom use. Key Features: Presents a human rights framework for aging policy, Distinguishes between needs and rights of older persons, Focuses on policies and programs that can help older people to remain in the community, Explores the issues and challenges of specific older populations, Discusses global responses and concerns with regard to older persons and human rights Book jacket.

Contents:

Preface

Social policy, human rights, and older adults

The framework for federal involvement : the White House conference on aging and the Older Americans Act

Income policy and human rights

Policy and the rights to liberty and security

Policy and rights to health and health care

Employment, retirement, and human rights

Policy, family, and human rights

The most vulnerable groups of older adults

Global aging, policy, and human rights

Policy challenges in meeting the rights of older adults

Appendix: the universal declaration of human rights.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780826196538

0826196535

OCLC:

899738234