The other side of the mountain -- Prestige and power or pity and poverty: a historical overview of the elderly in America -- Parenting your parent: a contemporary analysis of the problem -- Elders and their caregivers: a profile -- In their best interest: to care or not to care -- Is it worth the effort? The impact of stress on caregivers and their families -- Elder abuse: victims and perpetrators -- Patterns, perceptions, and predictions.