Rural program planning and development for older adults

Hong Li; C. Jean Blaser

doi:10.1300/J083v41n01_05

Rural program planning and development for older adults

Hong Li
, C. Jean Blaser

School of Social Work

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Abstract

Building on Canter's social care systems model, this chapter reviews rural elders’ informal and formal service systems, summarizes the barriers in planning and providing services in rural areas, and suggests strategies that social workers can adopt to overcome these barriers to meet the needs of rural elders and their families. Strategies considered include: integrating formal services with informal care; knowing the culture or tradition of local communities and residents; identifying and involving community leaders in the development and planning process; building into the community and contributing to the community; and encouraging implementation flexibility, creativity and innovation.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Gerontological Social Work in Small Towns and Rural Communities
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	75-89
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9780203049082
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J083v41n01_05
State	Published - Jan 1 2012

Keywords

Program planning
Rural service delivery
Service systems

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine
General Health Professions

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