Browsing Scripps Gerontology Center Publications by Author "Kunkel, Suzanne R."
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2011 Title VI Survey Results
Carpio, Elizabeth; McGrew, Kathryn B.; Straker, Jane K.; Kunkel, Suzanne R. (2012-09-06)This report summarizes the results of a survey conducted in 2011 of Title VI (Native American Organizations) to assess the role of Title VI programs in offering services and supports to the elders in their communities. ... -
Adult Education and Training Programs for Older Adults in the U.S.: National Results and Cross-National Comparisons Using PIAAC Data
Cummins, Phyllis A.; Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Walker, Ryan Michael (2015-02-18)Skill upgrades over the lifecourse are increasingly important in a knowledged-based global economy. This study examined the relationship between participation in adult education programs and labor market outcomes for adults ... -
Advancing Partnerships: Contracting Between Community-based Organizations and Health Care Entities
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Lackmeyer, Abbe E.; Graham, Robert J.; Straker, Jane K.This report provides additional findings from the 2021 RFI survey about the current characteristics of CBO contracts with health care partners and illustrates the ways in which those arrangements are expanding services, ... -
Age-Friendly Oxford Community Needs Assessment: Report to the Age-Friendly Oxford Leadership Advisory Group
Young, Meghan A.; Dhakal, Usha; Kessler, Valerie; Kunkel, Suzanne R.In November 2017, Oxford, Ohio formally joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a national network committed to the design and implementation of community-level actions to enhanced age-friendliness. ... -
Aging and Disability Business Institute: Final evaluation report
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Wilson, Traci L.; Lackmeyer, Abbe E.; Straker, Jane K.The Aging and Disability Business Institute (Business Institute), led by the National Association for Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), was established in 2016 with a mission to build and strengthen partnerships between aging ... -
Bridging the Aging Network and the Medical Community: Survey Results
Straker, Jane K.; Carpio, Elizabeth; Kunkel, Suzanne R. (2012-09-06)Recent federal and state initiatives such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have expanded the opportunities for Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to be partners in acute care and health system coordination. With a grant from ... -
Characteristics and Projections of Ohio's 65+ Population
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Mehri, Nader; Wilson, Traci L.; Nelson, Ian “Matt”This chartbook illustrates the characteristics of the state of Ohio’s 65-plus population in 2015*, and changes that have occurred since 2000. It also includes population characteristics, such as education, income level, ... -
Community-based organizations and health care contracting
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Straker, Jane K.; Kelly, Erin; Lackmeyer, AbbeIn 2016, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) received a grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to develop a National Aging and Disability Business Institute. Through this initiative, n4a and their ... -
Community-Based Organizations and Health Care Contracting: Building & Strengthening Partnerships
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Lackmeyer, Abbe E.; Straker, Jane K.; Wilson, Traci L.Community-based organizations (CBOs) such as Area Agencies on Aging and Centers for Independent Living are well-positioned within their communities to improve social determinants of health (housing, nutrition, social and ... -
Enhancing the SCSEP Network: Collaborations, Innovations, and Promising Practices
Cummins, Phyllis; Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Applebaum, Robert (2015-01-08)Using a mixed methods approach, this study sought to identify innovative and promising practices in providing employment and training services to older workers. Given current economic and demographic realities, understanding ... -
Evaluating Enhanced Service Coordination in Ohio’s Housing for Low-Income Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Mehdizadeh, Shahla; de Medeiros, Kate; Nelson, Matt; Hua, CassandraThis project was designed to evaluate the implementation and impact of Enhanced Service Coordination (ESC) in affordable housing for older adults and people with disabilities. The ESC model emphasizes proactive outreach ... -
Evaluation of Ohio's Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Mehdizadeh, Shahla; Applebaum, Robert; Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Faust, Patricia (2012-09-06)In 2011, the Ohio Legislature asked the Scripps Gerontology Center to evaluate Ohio's two PACE sites and make recommendations for further expansion. This report describes the findings from that evaluation. -
Leveraging Resources Between the Senior Community Service Employment Program and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Cummins, Phyllis A.; Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Boehle, Sarah G. (2014-02-13)This report describes a project that sought to determine the role the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) might play in supporting the Long-Term Care Ombudsman in their expanded role in the HOME Choice ... -
Lifting the Veil: How Networks Form, Operate, Struggle, and Succeed
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Lackmeyer, Abbe E.; Graham, Robert J.Organizational networks have become an increasingly prominent approach to the provision of services for complex, multi-dimensional needs such as behavioral and mental health needs, HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, and ... -
Lifting the Veil: How Networks Form, Operate, Struggle, and Succeed
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Lackmeyer, Abbe E.; Graham, Robert J.Organizational networks have become an increasingly prominent approach to the provision of services for complex, multi-dimensional needs such as behavioral and mental health needs, HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, and ... -
The National Aging Network Survey: 2013 Results
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Reece, Heather; Straker, Jane (2014-03-14)The 2013 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging builds on previous surveys to assess the evolving role of AAAs in the new health care delivery system. Findings from this survey highlight the changing population served ... -
The National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging: 2022 Results
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Graham, Robert J.; Karmacharya, IshaThis report presents the findings from the 2022 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging. This report provides key findings from the survey related to the following topics: service provision and populations served, social ... -
Projections and Characteristics of the 65+ Population in Adams County
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Mehri, Nader; Wilson, Traci L.; Nelson, Ian “Matt”This chartbook illustrates the characteristics of the county’s 65-plus population in 2015 and changes that have occurred since 2000. It also includes population characteristics, such as education, income level, and marital ... -
Projections and Characteristics of the 65+ Population in Allen County
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Mehri, Nader; Wilson, Traci L.; Nelson, Ian “Matt”This chartbook illustrates the characteristics of the county’s 65-plus population in 2015 and changes that have occurred since 2000. It also includes population characteristics, such as education, income level, and marital ... -
Projections and Characteristics of the 65+ Population in Ashland County
Kunkel, Suzanne R.; Mehri, Nader; Wilson, Traci L.; Nelson, Ian “Matt”This chartbook illustrates the characteristics of the county’s 65-plus population in 2015 and changes that have occurred since 2000. It also includes population characteristics, such as education, income level, and marital ...