Growing old in America / Wexler, Barbara

This book explores the current condition of growing old in the United States, including information on the economic status of older people, the Social Security program, Medicare and Medicaid, working and retirement, and the living arrangements and care of the elderly.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about a range of health issues, covering aging, with discussion of population, economic status, living arrangements, working, education and voting behavior, physical and mental health, care, victimization, and trends and projections.

Offers comprehensive statistical information on the issues surrounding growing old, addressing the unique needs and contributions of the country's older generations.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about topics related to aging in America such as economic status, living arrangements, and driving, and provides a list of further resources and a directory of organizations.

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.

Contains an overview of information related to aging in America, providing tables, charts, and statistics that cover current and historical topics such as economic status, living arrangements, and driving ability, and more. Includes list of further resources and a directory of organizations.