Problems in Development of a Community Action Program for the Elderly

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Abstract
An experimental program of self-help, which encourages the participation of the elderly in the definition of their needs and in the implementation of new services to meet those needs, is based upon a community organization methodology and a unique form of cooperative sponsorship. Both the methodology and the structure of sponsorship have created problems for this innovative program. A constructive evaluation of the program by the body representative of the sponsoring agencies has suggested a need for a shift in programmatic emphasis and a streamlined structure of sponsorship that will maximize the responsibilities of the elderly for the program.

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