"The information series on current topics ... Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas."
Includes index.
ISSN: 1538-6686.
Contents
ch. 1. Older Americans : a diverse and growing population -- ch. 2. The economics of growing old in the United States -- ch. 3. Living arrangements of the older population -- ch. 4. Working and retirement : new options for older adults -- ch. 5. Education, voting, and political behavior -- ch. 6. On the road : older adult drivers -- ch. 7. The health and medical problems of older adults -- ch. 8. Mental health and mental illness -- ch. 9. Caring for older adults : caregivers -- ch. 10. Health care use, expenditures, and financing -- ch. 11. Crime and abuse of older adults.
Summary
Explores the current condition of growing old in the United States. Includes the economic status of older people; Medicare and Medicaid; the living arrangements of older adults; working and retirement; and the education levels, voting trends, and political behavior of older Americans. Physical and mental health problems; drug and alcohol abuse; care for seniors; crime; and death and dying are also covered.