Purpose: Older adults are less likely than any other age group to use the federal Food Stamp Program. The personal and social costs of elderly diet insufficiency include disease exacerbation, depression, and increased hospitalization. In order to improve targeting and outreach efforts, this study identifies the characteristics of eligible older…

Examines effect on the elderly of legislative changes in federal benefit programs. Notes that programs which the elderly rely on have been reduced less than those serving non-elderly, and cuts affecting the elderly are concentrated among those with 1982 incomes between $10,000 and $20,000--households above official poverty lines. (Author/NRB)

Considers present and future roles of the Aging Service Network that is funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act. Discusses accomplishments, historical evolution, and current dilemmas of the Network. Analyzes policy issues and proposes amending Title III to establish a nationwide network of Aging Resources Centers for Help. (Author/ABB)

Notes that proposed federal long-term care reforms include eligibility criteria based on disability and cognitive impairment. Illustrates process of evaluating alternative eligibility criteria based on one possible targeting goal--serving those who need most care. Uses channeling data to construct measure of total care needs which is used to…

Presents three articles on housing policies for the elderly. Topics include the need for housing assistance and targeting aid to the disabled, the practicality of delivering support services to impaired elderly in current housing, and potential future directions of federal housing policy. (NRB)

Describes the Canadian government's New Horizons program which sponsors projects begun and run by older adults. Shows how policy can assist the evolution of seniors' activities and can help seniors play active parts in society. Discusses the cost and benefits of such a program. (Author/ABB)

Purpose: While state policy and market factors are known to have contributed to the increased supply of residential care, little is known about efforts to accommodate demand from lower-income consumers. This study describes participation and expenditure trends for residential care services funded by Medicaid waivers and examines variation across…