This document presents Congressman Claude Pepper's report on the Medicare Home Care Benefit. Section I traces the history of home health care in the United States. Section II offers statistics and general background information about older Americans and Medicare. The beginning of the Medicare home care benefit and its present operation are…

The authors surveyed all institutions of higher education in New York State to determine practices regarding the identification on health forms of students with eating disorders. Results of this analysis are reported and suggestions made to include items related to eating disorders on student health forms. (Author/MT)

Examines what was learned from channeling demonstration about potential of case management agency systems for administering home care benefits. Considers both advantages (substitution of lower cost for higher cost services, negotiation of lower prices for services, quality assurance) and disadvantages (difficulty controlling participation rates,…

This report was written for policymakers, health care professionals, attorneys, social workers, members of the clergy, and others who counsel patients and their families or who advocate on behalf of the elderly. It was developed to facilitate the use of advance directives, such as "living wills" and durable powers of attorney, and to…

Reviews animal contributions to fulfilling human need worldwide, including food, shelter, protection, labor, and many others. Identifies inputs into the animal husbandry process. (CH)

Examines the African-American community's response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, focusing on historical and cultural factors that may have undermined intervention and education efforts. Advocates the design and provision of a culture-specific HIV risk reduction program and offers specific culture-relevant guidelines for AIDS risk reduction efforts. (SM)

Health and education matters in Canada are the responsibility of the government of each individual province. These opportunities for improvement in the Canadian system regarding Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education exist. First, a nationally standardized curriculum is needed. Second, more time allocated for AIDS education is…

This report provides information on: (1) demographic changes in the elderly population; (2) the relationship of these changes to the retirement income status of the elderly and expenditures for acute health care and long-term care services; and (3) the extent to which potential changes to federal programs could affect the needs of the elderly. The…

The first national estimates on a variety of health indicators for the Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations of the United States are presented in this report, which consists largely of statistical tables containing data from the National Health Interview Surveys of 1978, 1979, and 1980. The primary focus of the report, however, is on four…

Presents health profile of the female offender. Discusses needs in areas of gynecology, breast assessment, and health education and services related to childbearing and parenting. Describes incarcerated health care delivery system and looks to communication and education, nursing personnel, and community resources for potential solutions to…

Examines poor health conditions and health problems of American Indians. Stresses that health programs for American Indians have been underfunded from the start, and that the diminishing commitment of the American government to such programs threatens to worsen an already low Indian health index. (MJL)

This document presents an extensive report on retirement income prepared by the Congressional Research Service at the request of Congressman Dan Rostenkowski. The report consists of an executive summary, an overview of the issue, and a series of background papers. Part I provides an overview of retirement income for an aging population and…

Using key informant interviews and detailed crisis narratives, points to the importance of community and family supports in enhancing access to quality crisis services, and emphasizes the advantages of community/institution collaboration in the problem solving process. (Author/GC)

Examines how 1980 Census data can be used in: (1) estimating Hispanic Americans' health care needs; (2) identifying Hispanic subgroups with special health care problems; and (3) designing other local social surveys of Hispanics. Discusses problems in using census data for Hispanic health services research, and explores strategies for dealing with…

About one-third of Black Americans live in poverty. The inability to achieve economic independence renders them hostage to numerous problems that may include occasional or chronic hunger, homelessness, and lack of adequate health care. Blacks must pursue vigorous political representation, among other strategies, to attain economic…