Aging sourcebook
Subtitle: basic information on issues affecting older Americans, including demographic trends, social security, medicare, estate planning, legal rights, health and safety, elder care options, retirement lifestyle options, and end of life issues
By: edited by Dan R. Harris.
Contributors: Harris, Dan R.
Series: Personal concerns series ;; v. 3
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 889
Subjects: Older people -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Older people -- Services for -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: Perspectives regarding the role of the elderly in American society continue to change as older Americans continue to live longer, healthier, and lead more active lives. The Aging Sourcebook speaks directly to this growing population, covering such topics as Social Security, Medicare, legal and financial issues, health care and safety, long term care, and end of life issues. This volume contains useful information for the general reader concerned with the issues that affect the lives of older Americans.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.