Aging in America

Aging in America
ISBN-10
0313350930
ISBN-13
9780313350931
Series
Aging in America
Category
Family & Relationships
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2009-12
Publisher
Praeger
Authors
John C. Cavanaugh, Christine K. Cavanaugh

Description

This three-volume set provides insightful and understandable summaries of the state-of-the-art studies of aging--the most important social demographic issue facing America today. Aging in America will help us plan for the future and meet the needs of what has already become an 11-fold increase in the number of U.S. residents 65 or older. Organized around three broad themes related to aging--psychological issues, mental and physical health, and social issues--with a volume devoted to each, this unique set rallies respected scholars from across disciplines to discuss a phenomenon that will profoundly affect each of us individually and our society as a whole. The volumes cover a wide range of topics, including neuroscience, memory, end-of-life choices, health, care-giving, medication adherence, the benefits of exercise, personal relationships, elder abuse, and other vital issues. The gains of longevity are explored, as are the agonies of loss as we age. As a society, we need to assure that older adults not only survive but thrive. This set helps point the way. Each chapter contains a full reference section 28 charts and tables convey demographic data

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