It Takes a Village: Community Practice,Social Work,and Aging-in-Place

The US population of older adults will increase significantly in the coming decades. Most of these individuals prefer to age in their homes/communities. However, most communities are not prepared to handle the long-term care needs of an aging population. This article examines one model that communities are using to help older adults age-in-place, the Village. A conceptual lens based in community practice and empowerment theory is offered to explicate this model and critically evaluate social work's role in it. It also presents challenges to social work roles in facilitation and evaluation of the model.     

Social Work Student Interest in Nursing Home Employment: A North American Study

Nursing homes (NHs) are a primary setting for gerontological social work; yet, little is known about social workers' career interest relative to this setting. This article reports the findings of an online survey of social work students (177 US and 91 Canadian) that sought to identify personal characteristics and beliefs that influence NH employment intentions. Students who were enrolled in bachelors programs, lacked previous practice experience, and had already had a NH field placement or wanted this experience were more likely to express employment intent. The implications of these findings for social work education and research are discussed.     

The Development of Korea's New Long-Term Care Service Infrastructure and Its Results: Focusing on the Market-Friendly Policy Used for Expansion of the Numbers of Service Providers and Personal Care Workers

One of the main reasons for reforming long-term care systems is a deficient existing service infrastructure for the elderly. This article provides an overview of why and how the Korean government expanded long-term care infrastructure through the introduction of a new compulsory insurance system, with a particular focus on the market-friendly policies used to expand the infrastructure. Then, the positive results of the expansion of the long-term care infrastructure and the challenges that have emerged are examined. Finally, it is argued that the Korean government should actively implement a range of practical policies and interventions within the new system.     

Puerto Rican Elders' Knowledge and Use of Community-Based Long-Term Care Services

We conducted 3 focus groups with 28 Spanish-speaking Puerto Rican elders to explore their knowledge and use of community-based long-term care services, including an exploration of whether their residential setting influences access to services. Analysis revealed themes relating to participants' difficulties and frustrations with formal services. A major theme was a reliance on formal services, given a lack of reliable familial help. Elders living in Latino senior housing reported the greatest access to services, with availability of Spanish-speaking housing staff and informal support from neighbors serving as critical components of their social networks. Practice and policy recommendations are provided.     

Long-term care reform in Korea: lessons from the introduction of Asia's second long-term care insurance system

Korea was the second Asian country to introduce universal long-term care insurance in an attempt to meet the challenges posed by its ageing population. This article presents an overview of the key issues that were involved in designing and implementing the new Korean system and the lessons that have been learned. Although the government reformed the long-term care system, a number of new challenges have emerged, such as its limited coverage and the unethical behavior of service providers. These problems appear to be closely associated with the scheme's initial design flaws and the government's passive responses to these problems.     

OECD国家长期照护服务现状分析

通过对OECD长期照护现状的考察和分析,为构建我国长期照护体系提供参考。由于OECD国家长期照护经费支出逐年递增,几乎所有成员国根据自身国情制定了与长期照护相关的政策和相关服务项目。许多国家通过提供现金服务、因特网等信息传播系统、供方之间的市场竞争增加受益者的选择范围,并加大对社区及居家照护服务的支持力度;通过政策支持照护者,以减轻家庭和社会的负担,让家庭充分发挥照护亲属的责任;对长期照护资格审查进行了不同程度的改革,主要包括评审程序、受益范围及服务项目等,调整服务供给量以满足不同目标人群的需求;在保证照护服务质量的前提下由护士委派照护任务给低技术照护者,以减少人力成本。OECD国家根据自身国情出发构建了各具特色的长期照护体系,通过持续的发展与不断的改革,长期照护模式已相对健全。     

陈云关于保持执政党先进性的战略思考——纪念陈云同志诞辰100周年

陈云同志作为一位卓越的实干家和杰出的战略家,在深悟马列主义建党学说的基本原理,精通整个马列主义建党学说理论体系的基础上,从党风建设、制度建设、思想建设等方面,对如何保持执政党的先进性进行了多视角的战略性思考。陈云的思考,视野开阔,立意深远,高瞻远瞩,总揽全局,具有鲜明的战略特色。     

再论美国总统眼中的宪法及其启示(上)——以美国总统的竞选演说为分析范本

分析美国总统的宪法观,具有多方面的学理价值。美国总统在竞选演说中对宪法的论述,主要是两个方面:一方面是强调宪法保护公民权利,这是杜鲁门、肯尼迪与克林顿论述宪法的全部内容;另一方面是表达对宪法的信仰、赞扬与尊奉,这是福特与卡特论述宪法的基调。这两个方面启示我们,通常所说的"国家根本法"并未彻底揭示宪法的特质,宪法的特质在于它是治理国家的根本法,是保护人权的根本法。     

苏东剧变后古巴共产党执政战略策略研究

苏东剧变后,古巴在经济、政治和外交上都遇到了前所未有的困难。但古巴共产党没有被困难所吓倒,而是迎难而上,誓死捍卫社会主义的建设成果,积极探索适合本国特点的执政战略和策略,及时调整内外政策,加速进行改革和对外开放。使古巴的社会主义事业终于经受住了考验,走出了困境,并向更加健康的方向发展。     

邓小平执政党党风建设思想论纲

邓小平同志认为,加强执政党党风建设是保持和巩固党的执政地位的需要;是保持党的先锋队性质和形象的需要;是保证改革开放和现代化建设方向的需要;是端正社会风气的关键.加强执政党的党风建设既要靠教育,更要靠法律;必须建立健全监督机制;加强党的制度建设;党的各级领导干部特别是高级干部要以身作则;必须坚决查处大案要案,严厉惩治腐败分子.