Challenges Of Aging On U.S. Families
Subtitle: Policy And Practice Implications
Publisher: Haworth Press
Published: July 20, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 221
ISBN-13: 9780789028778
Subjects: Family & relationships; Social Science; Older people; Sociology; USA; Gerontology; Public Policy - Social Policy; Sociology - Marriage & Family; Government policy; Family relationships; Services for; United States
Description: "The coming boom in the population of the aging will impact families at several levels. Challenges of Aging on U.S. Families: Policy and Practice Implications explores this trend, presenting the latest original research on the changing roles of caregivers along with the economic and emotional effects on the family unit. Respected authorities discuss in detail long-term care and the standard of living of families, with a focus on the effects of changing family structures on families themselves and society at large. Detailed tables provide clarity of thought while comprehensive bibliographies offer further opportunity for study."--BOOK JACKET.