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Delivering the first comprehensive analysis of elder justice and its implications for policy and practice, this book offers an approach that ensures the rights, safety, and security of all older adults. It explains the antecedents of elder justice, and describes the opportunities for achieving more comprehensive public policy.

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"The beauty of this important book lies in its conclusion… This book provides the roadmap that has led us to our current dilemmas and offers the path forward to a truly just society for all."—Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation"This deeply insightful book is essential reading not only for anyone who works with or on behalf of older adults, but also for everyone who committed to any aspect of social justice and human rights."—Chris Herman, MSW, LICSW"Lisa Nerenberg provides the first comprehensive look at elder abuse prevention trends and strategies..."—Georgia Anetzberger, Consultant, Adjunct Faculty, Schools of Medicine and Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve UniversityDelivering the first comprehensive analysis of elder justice and its implications for policy and practice, this book offers a promising approach that ensures the rights, safety, and security of all older Americans. It explains the antecedents of elder justice in the fields of elder abuse, aging, and public health, and describes the opportunities for achieving more comprehensive, cohesive, and integrated public policy.The text examines the cumulative impact of ageism, racism, sexism, heterosexism, class, and other forms of disadvantage and isolation on the lives of older adults and how these contribute to poverty, disease, disability, abuse, and neglect. It draws from the fields of public health and health equity, and plans devised by international organizations that frame elder abuse as a human rights issue. Practical and achievable goals in the prevention of elder abuse aid policy makers, program developers, grant-makers, and service providers in the fields of gerontology, social work, public health, and nursing in their efforts towards elder abuse prevention.Key Features:Identifies institutionalized ageism in public policy and practiceProposes core principles of elder justice to guide policy and service developmentIntroduces knowledge and techniques from the fields of elder abuse and public healthProvides greater understanding of social determinants and how they are addressed in the public health arenaOffers techniques for improving access to the legal system for people with physical, cognitive, and communication disabilitiesOffers practical and achievable goals; objectives and recommendations; and models for state, national, and international policy and programs.

Author Biography

Lisa Nerenberg, MSW, MPH, is a consultant in elder abuse prevention. Previously, she directed the San Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Institute on Aging, which was one of the first elder abuse prevention programs in the country.

Table of Contents

PrefaceChapter 1: Introduction and OverviewChapter 2: Elder Justice Writ Large and Small: A HistoryChapter 3: Ageism: "Ism" or Isn't It?Chapter 4: "Health Justice is Social Justice": A Public Health PerspectiveChapter 5: Elder Justice on the Global StageChapter 6: Elder Abuse as a Threat to Elder JusticeChapter 7: Seeking Justice Through the Justice SystemChapter 8: …and Justice For All: Parity and FairnessChapter 9: Consumer Choice: The Power and PerilsChapter 10: Elder Justice in Illness, Death, and BeyondChapter 11: Moving ForwardChapter 12: An Elder Justice AgendaReferences

Review

The beauty of this important book lies in its conclusion… This book provides the roadmap that has led us to our current dilemmas and offers the path forward to a truly just society for all."" - Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation

Long Description

Delivering the first comprehensive analysis of elder justice and its implications for policy and practice, this book offers a promising approach that ensures the rights, safety, and security of all older Americans. It explains the antecedents of elder justice in the fields of elder abuse, aging, and public health, and describes the opportunities for achieving more comprehensive, cohesive, and integrated public policy. The text examines the cumulative impact of ageism, racism, sexism, heterosexism, class, and other forms of disadvantage and isolation on the lives of older adults and how these contribute to poverty, disease, disability, abuse, and neglect. It draws from the fields of public health and health equity, and plans devised by international organizations that frame elder abuse as a human rights issue. Practical and achievable goals in the prevention of elder abuse aid policy makers, program developers, grant-makers, and service providers in the fields of gerontology, social work, public health, and nursing in their efforts towards elder abuse prevention. Key Features: Identifies institutionalized ageism in pubic policy and practice Proposes core principles of elder justice to guide policy and service development Introduces knowledge and techniques from the fields of elder abuse and public health Provides greater understanding of social determinants and how they are addressed in the public health arena Offers techniques for improving access to the legal system for people with physical, cognitive, and communication disabilities Offers practical and achievable goals; objectives and recommendations; and models for state, national, and international policy and programs.

Details ISBN0826147569 Author Lisa Nerenberg Pages 250 Publisher Springer Publishing Co Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 0826147569 ISBN-13 9780826147561 Format Paperback Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 362.682 Language English NZ Release Date 2019-04-02 UK Release Date 2019-03-30 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-03-29 Publication Date 2019-04-02 US Release Date 2019-04-02 We've got this

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