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SOWK/GERO 7321 Aging and Social Programs

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Search Legal Databases

Hein Online - Provides full-text coverage of law journals that will cover the court decisions on legal issues of the aging.  The court cases included in the database will also provide background on how laws impact the programs and policies overseeing the daily life of the elderly.  Full-text of US laws, like the Older Americans Act can be accessed here as well.  In addition to federal laws, state laws are available as well. 

Search Newspaper Databases

While newspapers will not provide scholarly articles, they will provide anecdotal stories about the subject and allow you to see how is incorporated in facilities and programs around the world.