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Describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country; explores the national policy development on behalf of older persons; and describes the public policies on behalf of the elderly that include Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, employment and retirement policies.
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Addressing those public policies that have the greatest influence on the lives of older people and those that have been promulgated specifically for older people, this volume analyzes the policy process; explores national policy development on behalf of older people; and describes the major public policies set up to help the elderly, including Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, and employment and retirement policy. The final chapter discusses the advocacy process in the field of aging. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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