Another baby boomer turns fifty every seven-and-a-half seconds. At this rate, by 2030, one quarter of the United States' population will be over sixty-five, and by mid-century, the senior citizen...
Aging in America: SOCIETAL ISSUES
Describes the emotional, physical, and social problems faced by the aged and suggests ways in which individuals can prepare for and better cope with the experiences of growing old
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.
33. Suzanne Perry, “Topic of Aging Gets New Look with the Support of Foundations,” Chronicle of Philanthropy, March 8, 2007, 16. 34. Abigail Trafford, “Taking a Fresh Look at Aging,” Washington Post, March 21, 2006, F4. 35.
Aging in America: Future Challenges, Promises, and Potential : Forum Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, One...
Aging in America traces the story of aging over the course of the last half century, demonstrating our culture's negative attitudes toward a natural and inevitable human process and offering a deep understanding of the subject's past in ...
This book demonstrates how a scholar's work can significantly move the field forward."—I-Fen Lin, Professor of Sociology, Bowling Green State University
Aging in America
A textbook at low college level.
We need to put Social Security back on a long-term path to solvency and strengthen our nation's pension systems so that Americans can plan for a secure retirement after a lifetime of work.
These are critical data sources because they are the only sources that provide comparable and comprehensive statistics for all communities across the nation.
How has this population changed over time? Where are the most diverse or most homogenous communities? What proportion of the senior population is still working? What are their incomes? Is there affordable housing in this area for seniors?