Title: Older americans almanac : a reference work on seniors in the United States /
Authors: Manheimer, Ronald J.
Publisher: Gale Research,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Geriatrics; Aging; Aged; Old age United States Encyclopedias.; Older people United States Encyclopedias.; Aging United States Encyclopedias.; Gerontology United States Encyclopedias.
Contents: A history of aging in America -- Population growth, distribution, and characteristics -- Gender and ethnic diversity in aging -- The physical process of aging -- The mental process of aging -- The social process of aging -- Government and the aging network -- The older American voter -- Legal issues -- Issues of older workers -- Retirement -- The economic status of older adults -- Major financial issues of retirement planning -- Asset management : preserving the retiree's standard of living -- Estate planning -- Family relationships in later life -- Friendship and aging -- Social support in later life -- Physical wellness in the elderly -- Mental wellness -- Health status of older Americans -- Diseases and conditions -- Oral health and aging -- Mental disorders -- Health care services -- Physicians, medications, and hospitalization -- Making medical care decisions -- Caregiving -- Long-term care -- End-of-life issues -- Housing for older persons -- Transportation issues -- Technology and aging -- Spirituality and religious affiliation.