Developments in aging, 1967 : a report of the special committee on aging United States Senate pursuant to S. Res. 20, February 17, 1967 resolution authorizing a study of the problems of the aged and aging together with minority views.

  • United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging.
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1968
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Credit: Developments in aging, 1967 : a report of the special committee on aging United States Senate pursuant to S. Res. 20, February 17, 1967 resolution authorizing a study of the problems of the aged and aging together with minority views. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Medical manpower shortages are intensifying problems of delivering health services to the elderly, particularly in urban areas. Innovations in training of personnel, including new categories of ‘paramedical”’ skills; sh ould, be-encourageds «2. bjo2- 2/3 - ei wlog ol ueen (See p. 65.) This committee, with the cooperation of the Administration on Aging and other Federal agencies, should prepare several models demonstrating effective programs intended to help institutionalized “geriatric patients” be discharged, as well as those who might be institutionalized in the absence of other forms of help__-__ (See p. 66.) There is a great need for additional efforts to prevent chronic disease on a national scale. Federal legislation should be enacted to establish a multiphasic health screening program on a large scale with eventual expansion nationwide_____-..-_..-_------ (See p. 67.) CuaptER 1[V—Hovusine AND ENVIRONMENT Now in its second year of operation, the recent supplement program has proven to be a versatile and helpful instrument for providing housing for the elderly and others in a manner that preserves dignity and independence of the renter___________.-_---------- (See p. 72.) In every way possible, the rent supplement program should be extended to serve additional numbers of Americans who, in any of several ways, stand in special need of its assistance _--- - - (See p. 72.) Technical assistance should be provided to help sponsors of projects mnyolving,rent' supplements 1. o-4-ls2e6 no hin-ee we ieee she (See p. 72.) Older Americans are among the many individuals who will benefit from the transformation of old, decaying slums into “model neighbor- hoods” under the recently funded model city program. Their unique problems and special needs—as well as the contributions they can make to the citizen participation aspects of individual projects, should not be overlooked. In this period of intensive preparation, before actual implementation of plans, careful attention should be given Pen RCEG WRI oe ne ee oo ee (See p. 74.) CHAPTER V—Nursinea Homes aANp OTHER Lonc-TEeRM CARE Nursing home legislation enacted in 1967 was necessary for correc- tion of the problems and abuses associated with some segments of that industry. However, meaningful and comprehensive progress will not be achieved until the resources of the total health community are utilized to provide the quality and degree of care desired for the elderly in a truly comprehensive “‘spectrum of facilities.’’_ _(See p. 88.) Cuapter VI—ConsumER INTERESTS (This chapter is primarily a report on major consumer problems of the elderly and activities by Federal agencies to reduce such problems. ) (See p. 90.) CuaptTerR ViI—Soctau SERVICES - The 1967 reorganization plan (by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare) that resulted in the establishment of the Social and Rehabilitation Service will undoubtedly have far-reaching effects upon the provision of social services for older Americans of