elderly

A collection of primary resources examining controversies surrounding the elderly, including negative stereotypes that impact Americans' perceptions of the elderly, depression, medical care, and poverty.

Contains eleven essays which address issues surrounding senior citizens and driving, such as the safety and screening of senior drivers, transit programs, and the effects if taking the keys away from elderly drivers.

Presents the script of the play "Driving Miss Daisy, " the story of the strong bond that develops over the course of twenty-five years between an elderly Jewish widow and her chauffeur, an African-American man.

Traces the history of the struggle for equity for the elderly in America from colonial times through the twentieth century, focusing on how demands for senior rights have revolved around the debates between progressives and conservatives over what constitutes justice in old age.

Contains a collection of essays that examine the needs of the elderly in American society and how they are being met, including information on social security, Medicare, and various public policies.

Presents twenty-three articles debating issues related to aging in America, discussing the economics of supporting an aging population, social security reform, health care, and the social perception of the elderly.

Various authors debate age-related issues such as how society views the elderly, do the elderly need outside help, is social security distributed fairly, and can society meet the elderly's health care needs.

Provides contemporary and historical information, including statistics, on several aspects of aging in the U.S., including growth of the older population, economic status, living arrangements, working and retirement, politics, driving, health, assistance and care, crime, and dying.

Fourth-grader Albert is afraid of the old people at the nursing home near his school, until he goes to visit Mr. Spear, the elderly man who has helped him with his reading.

Presents the script of the play "Driving Miss Daisy," the story of the strong bond that develops over the course of twenty-five years between an elderly Jewish widow and her chauffeur, an African-American man.