A Survey of Major Problems and Solutions in the Field of the Aged and the Aging: A Compilation of Responses to a Survey by the Subcommittee on Problems of the Aged and Aging of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate

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Стр. 64 - Bureau is also working closely with a subcommittee of the National Committee on the Aging of the National Social Welfare Assembly, which is developing standards for domiciliary institutions for the aging.
Стр. 15 - Leave to private initiative all the functions that citizens can perform privately; use the level of government closest to the community for all public functions it can handle; utilize cooperative intergovernmental arrangements where appropriate to attain economical performance and popular approval; reserve national action for residual participation where state and local governments are not fully adequate, and for the continuing responsibilities that only the national government can undertake.
Стр. 119 - Robinson, president), June 1, 1959, Pennsylvania There needs to be an encouragement at Federal levels for the private agencies and the State agencies to do demonstrations on improved care for the elderly. There needs to be a greater recognition and action to organizations such as the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association who are making public statements of their interest in this problem but have not been forthcoming with an action program. We would recommend heartily...
Стр. 167 - Reported Illness and the Utilization of Medical Care," Public Welfare, 18, April 1960. -. "Some Findings from a National Study of the Health Needs of Older People," Proceedings of the Joint Council to Improve the Health Care of the Aged, Washington, DC, June 1959.
Стр. 560 - ... a good home" has captured tbe public's attention. The role of the Federal Government in most cases would be largely one of education and exchange of information such as took place when the Federal Council met in Washington and at the area or regional meeting in Atlanta. This is an invaluable service to parts of the country where there is still a great deal of work to be done, and they can benefit by the experience of other communities. The question of extending insurance benefits for home nursing...
Стр. 75 - Please do not hesitate to call on us if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely yours, NEEDHAM COPPEDOE, Plant Manager.
Стр. 545 - States should be encouraged to make it possible for older persons to receive maximum benefits for maximum services rather than minimal benefits for minimal standards. There needs to be an encouragement at Federal levels for the private agencies and the State agencies to do demonstrations on improved care for the elderly. There needs to be a greater recognition and action to organizations such as the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association who are making public statements...
Стр. 519 - ... to any considerable degree from the concessions. These exemptions permit of an income of $2,400 free of tax for a couple and $1,200 for an individual. Yet in 1956 and 1957 three-fifths of all people 65 and over had incomes of less than $2,000. Few of these people would be in a position to take advantage of the full double exemption. In addition, it should be recalled that a large and growing proportion of the aged derive the major part of their retirement income from OASI. The percentage was...
Стр. 164 - States in carrying out their responsibilities for preventive, protective, and rehabilitative services to all who require them. 3. The Federal Government should participate financially only in those assistance and other welfare programs which are available to all persons within the State who are otherwise eligible without regard to residence, settlement, or citizenship requirements.
Стр. 400 - Welfare with which we have more direct relatioüs, 1ms taken a very great interest in this problem. (4) I do not think there are very many new ideas. It seems to me that this is one of the areas where research, basic and operational, should be conducted to find ways and means to meet the needs.

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