Health Progress
January-February 2008Volume 89, Number 1





SPECIAL SECTION

America's Aging Population
Introduction

A New Vision for an Aging Population
The Church Can Play a Major Role

20th Anniversary 'A Time to Be Old, A Time to Flourish: The Special Needs of the Elderly At Risk'
1988 CHA Report Remains Relevant in Today's Challenging Health Care Climate

Coming Full Circle
OBRA Brought Substantial Change for the Caring of Nursing Home Residents. Yet, Much Work Remains Today for the Industry.

Developing an Aging Strategy for the Future
Catholic Health East Establishes a 2017 Preferred Health Care Delivery Model

A Cultural Shift
Resident-Directed Care at Providence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle Places Elders at the Center of the Universe


FEATURES

Philanthropy Makes A Difference
CHRISTUS Health Reaps the Benefits of Its Successful Community Efforts in Southern Texas

Our Defined Social Purpose
Catholic Hospitals Have Organic Relationships with Communities

Tools For Ethical Discernment
The Ministry Needs Help in Analyzing Health Care Reform Proposals