Direct Service

1. Assess client needs
2. Provide services directly to the older clients and their families
3. Coordinate services with other agencies and institutions
4. Work to assure that older client and family receive appropriate services that are of high quality
5. Evaluate and modify the services needed
6. Conduct outreach to expand and enhance client base
7. Carry out advocacy on behalf of older persons

Program Planning and Evaluation

1. Identify the needs of the community
2. Plan the programs and facilities
3. Determine the level and timing of funds required
4. Develop the staffing and management plans
5. Determine the evaluation plan for the program
6. Consult and coordinate with other agencies and programs

Administration and Policy

1. Design the structure, motivate and supervise the activities of staff members
2. Determine, monitors and modify organizational expenditures
3. Coordinate activities within the organization and with outside organizations
4. Conduct analyses of current and proposed programs
5. Increase public awareness of needs and services

Education and Training

1. Plan and conduct educational programs for older persons, their caregivers, and families
2. Plan and conduct continuing education programs for paraprofessionals and professionals interested in serving older adults
3. Instruct pre-professionals
4. Intergenerational programs

Research

1. Design and carry out evaluations and academic studies to clarify aspects of aging and program interventions

Health Facilities

Mental Health Facilities

1. Hospital
2. Nursing Homes
3. Community Clinics
4. Hospices
5. HMOs
6. Diagnostic and assessment centers

1. VA and state hospitals
2. Homebound programs
3. Day treatment programs
4. Community mental and health centers

Social Service

Community Agencies

1. Family service agencies
2. Departments of social service
3. Senior centers
4. Faith-based agencies

1. Senior centers
2. Retirement communities
3. Adult Day Care/Day Health

Government

Corporations

1. Federal and state legislative bodies
2. Planning or transportation agencies
3. Area Agencies on Aging

1. Private consultation
2. Marketing of Products
3. New service or product development

Rehabilitation and job placement

Advocacy Organizations

1. State rehabilitation agencies
2. Job re-training and placement agencies

1. Membership organizations
2. Research organizations

Research

Living Arrangements

1. Universities and colleges
2. Government agencies
3. Corporations

1. Retirement communities
2. Congregate homes
3. Assisted living