Older Americans, vital communities
Subtitle: a bold vision for societal aging
By: W. Andrew Achenbaum.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Baltimore, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 202
Subjects: Older people -- United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century; Longevity -- Social aspects -- United States; Social change -- United States; Self-actualization (Psychology) in old age -- United States; Older people -- Government policy -- United States; Social prediction -- United States -- 21st century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: A new demographic revolution demands novel structural responses; title: The new faces of individual aging; title: The new age of production and consumption; title: (Re)creating networks for life-long learning and sharing talents; title: Reforming the U.S. health system to care for an aging population; title: Renewing religious experiences and spiritual practices for a new age; title: Extending the civic engagement of senior citizens; title: Epilogue.