| Description |
xxiv, 547 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Growing Older in America -- Ch. 1. We Are Getting Older -- Ch. 2. Growing Older as a New Century Approaches Theories of Aging -- Ch. 3. The Oldest Old and the Young Old -- Pt. 2. The Realities of Growing Older -- Ch. 4. Physical Changes and the Aging Process -- Ch. 5. Mental Abilities and Mental Health -- Ch. 6. Sexuality and Aging -- Ch. 7. Death and Dying -- Pt. 3. The Economics of Aging -- Ch. 8. Economic Survival -- Ch. 9. Work and Older Persons -- Ch. 10. Retirement -- Pt. 4. The Living Arrangements of Older People -- Ch. 11. Living Environments of Older People -- Ch. 12. Housing Options for Older People -- Ch. 13. Congregate/Assisted Living -- Pt. 5. Social Support Systems -- Ch. 14. Primary Support Systems: The Family -- Ch. 15. Other Support Systems: Friends-Religion/Spirituality-Support Groups -- Ch. 16. Formal Support Systems -- Ch. 17. Medical Care -- Ch. 18. Long-Term Care -- Pt. 6. Older People at Risk -- Ch. 19. Older Women -- Ch. 20. Older Minorities -- Ch. 21. Elder Abuse-Crimes/Scams/Cons -- Pt. 7. Public Policy and Politics -- Ch. 22. Public Policy and the Politics of Aging. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Old age -- United States.
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Gerontology -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Holstege, Henry, 1932-
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| ISBN |
0070527423 |
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