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Legal Needs Assessment Of Older Adults In Maine: 2011 Survey Findings From Key Populations Of Older Adults, Lenard Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden
Legal Needs Assessment Of Older Adults In Maine: 2011 Survey Findings From Key Populations Of Older Adults, Lenard Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
The purpose of this report was to provide guidance to Legal Services for the elderly in developing outreach and services for older adults. Participants in the survey included 96 older adults who had recently experienced a benefits denial with assistance from the Maine Office of Elder Services, 125 homebound individuals, and 125 adults 70 years or older. Respondents were generally females over the age of 70 who were living with a disability and have lower incomes. The key legal issues in evaluation for future efforts include scams, obtaining or keeping government benefits, home repair problems, debt collection, and getting medical …
Pine Tree Notes (November-December 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Pine Tree Notes (November-December 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
New Hope For Women Newsletter (Fall 2011), New Hope For Women Staff
New Hope For Women Newsletter (Fall 2011), New Hope For Women Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Pine Tree Notes (Septemer-October 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Pine Tree Notes (Septemer-October 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
News From Mabel (Summer 2011), Mabel Wadworth Health Center Staff
News From Mabel (Summer 2011), Mabel Wadworth Health Center Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Sexual Harassment On Depressive Symptoms During The Early Occupational Career, Jason N. Houle, Jeremy Staff, Jeylan T. Mortimer, Christopher Uggen, Amy M. Blackstone
The Impact Of Sexual Harassment On Depressive Symptoms During The Early Occupational Career, Jason N. Houle, Jeremy Staff, Jeylan T. Mortimer, Christopher Uggen, Amy M. Blackstone
Sociology School Faculty Scholarship
Sexual harassment has been theorized as a stressor with consequences for the physical and mental health of its targets. Although social scientists have documented a negative association between sexual harassment and mental health, few longitudinal studies have investigated the association between sexual harassment and depressive symptoms. Using longitudinal survey data from the Youth Development Study, combined with in-depth interviews, this article draws on Louise Fitzgerald’s theoretical framework, stress theory, and the life course perspective to assess the impact of sexual harassment on depressive affect during the early occupational career. In support of Fitzgerald’s model, the authors’ findings confirm that sexual …
Washington County Community And Caregiver Needs Assessment Summary Of Findings, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Washington County Community And Caregiver Needs Assessment Summary Of Findings, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
The purpose of the Washington County Caregiver Needs and Resources Assessment Survey was to discover the extent of knowledge of available services for caregivers of older individuals in Washington County, as well as their perceptions on the strengths and deficiencies of these services. Participants included a total of 98 survey respondents from a diverse range of professions, 81 percent of which have been or currently are care providers. The survey spans 39 communities in Washington County. The survey concluded that only 40 percent of respondents were knowledgeable about local services, but most knew of general services. Eighty percent of respondents …
New Hope For Women Newsletter (Spring 2011), New Hope For Women Staff
New Hope For Women Newsletter (Spring 2011), New Hope For Women Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Pine Tree Notes (March-April 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Pine Tree Notes (March-April 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
15th Annual Mlk Day Breakfast Draws 300, Heather Pilling
15th Annual Mlk Day Breakfast Draws 300, Heather Pilling
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast held at the University.
Pine Tree Notes (Jan-Feb 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Pine Tree Notes (Jan-Feb 2011), General Federation Of Women's Clubs - Maine Chapter Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
An Analysis Of Current And Projected Rural Older Adult Legal Services Needs, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer A. Crittenden, Melissa Adle, David C. Wihry, Jaye L. Martin
An Analysis Of Current And Projected Rural Older Adult Legal Services Needs, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer A. Crittenden, Melissa Adle, David C. Wihry, Jaye L. Martin
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
Maine is now the oldest state in the nation, and is one of the most rural states. A legal needs assessment of older adults in Maine was conducted by analyzing the findings from recent research conducted in six other states and service data from Maine Legal Services for the Elderly over a one-year time period. The six states analyzed were Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, and Utah. There were a total of over 7,300 older adults that responded to the legal needs surveys. The assessment concluded that the high-level service needs included the following: health insurance, government benefits, estate …