Social policy for an aging society : a human rights perspective /
"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 graduat...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Springer Publishing Company,
2015
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| 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 wellbeing and focus on preventing senior abuse and exploitation. Challenges faced by older workers are 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."--Publisher description |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 221 pages) : illustrations, charts |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780826196569 082619656X 0826196535 9780826196538 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 06, 2018). |
