Older adults describe the satisfaction and stress of caring for spouses and frail parents. Retirees describe community service and leisure activities. Social Security, pensions and other income sources are discussed. Illness and Disability Examines chronic health problems and availability of supportive services. Older people discuss how they cope with physical and mental illness and face tough decisions regarding institutionalization and costs of long-term care.
Elders describe their views on widowhood and management of grief.
Experts examine the ethical dilemmas posed by terminal illness. Experts and elders examine the political clout of advocacy groups, older women and minority elders. The Future of Aging Explores generational conflicts, resource needs of a growing population of elders and the role of technology in improving quality of life for older adults. Experts describe how aging will be different in the 21st Century.