NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 4 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Binstock, Robert H. – Gerontologist, 1987
Considers present and future roles of the Aging Service Network that is funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act. Discusses accomplishments, historical evolution, and current dilemmas of the Network. Analyzes policy issues and proposes amending Title III to establish a nationwide network of Aging Resources Centers for Help. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Federal Programs, Government Role, Older Adults
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Borowski, Allan – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes Australia's retirement income arrangements, including age pension, private pensions, changes in provisions by the federal government, and factors that shaped changes. Notes that difficulties experienced by the government in introducing changes underscore political sensitivity of retirement income policy in Australia. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Economic Status, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Golant, Stephen M. – Gerontologist, 2002
Purpose: This article investigates the extent to which government-subsidized affordable rental units available to low-income older persons are unequally and unfairly distributed throughout Florida's counties. Design and Methods: Primary data sources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census were analyzed using…
Descriptors: Housing Needs, Income, Federal Programs, Older Adults
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Novak, Mark – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes the Canadian government's New Horizons program which sponsors projects begun and run by older adults. Shows how policy can assist the evolution of seniors' activities and can help seniors play active parts in society. Discusses the cost and benefits of such a program. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries