IS THE UNITED STATES PREPARED FOR THE BABY BOOMERS TO GROW OLD? This
book seeks to answer these questions. It also suggests strategies to
make sure that the answer to these questions becomes YES.
Much has been written about the Baby Boom generation but this is the
first book to address current issues they face while simultaneously
projecting ahead to challenges and benefits that are likely to
characterize this next generation of older persons. It is based on
keynote presentations by noted leaders in the field of aging, who
discuss their expectations of their old age. Thus, it is both an
introductory primer to aging today as well as a book that raises
questions, suggests solutions, and indicates avenues of planning for
the future.
The book takes a close look at the state of readiness of health and
social service providers for the large numbers of older persons in
society's future. A careful look is taken at what is and what might be
in the areas of income security, health security and health care,
long-term care, and housing and living arrangements. The importance of
this book lies in the fact that it addresses the lack of planning by
both the Baby Boomers and services providers, and identifies steps to
be taken, with particular emphasis given to needed changes in the
education of health and social service professionals to prepare them
for what lies ahead.
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ISBN
9780826197566
Publisert
2009
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1. utgave
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Vendor
Springer Publishing Company
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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