"ISSN 1538-6686." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
ch 1. Older Americans : a diverse and growing population -- ch 2. The economics of growing old in the United States -- ch 3. Living arrangements of the older population -- ch 4. Working and retirement : new options for older adults -- ch 5. Education, voting, and political behavior -- ch 6. On the road : older adult drivers -- ch 7. The health and medical problems of older adults -- ch 8. Mental health and mental illness -- ch 9. Caring for older adults : caregivers -- ch 10. Health care use, expenditures, and financing -- ch 11. Crime and abuse of older adults.
Summary:
Explores the current condition of growing old in the United States. Includes the economic status of older people; Medicare and Medicaid; the living arrangements of older adults; working and retirement; and the education levels, voting trends, and political behavior of older Americans. Physical and mental health problems; drug and alcohol abuse; care for seniors; crime; and death and dying are also covered.
Series:
Information Plus reference series Gale virtual reference library
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