Aging: An Introduction to GerontologySAGE Publications, 1995 - Počet stran: 469 In this interdisciplinary text, Lewis R Aiken examines the elements that influence people in the later stages of life. Beginning with an historical overview of gerontology, the author discusses both pragmatic and philosophical concerns within the field. Factors impacting the process and results of ageing are carefully outlined and address such areas as biology, psychology, sociology, economics and politics. The interpersonal variability of the older population is stressed throughout the book, recognizing gender, ethnic, racial and cultural differences. Each chapter concludes with: a thorough review of the material covered; a series of questions and activities designed to enhance the learning experience; and a list of sugges |
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... Income of Older Americans by Race and Sex , 1989. Based on unpublished data from March 1990 Current Population ... income among older adults declines with age : The economic assets of an average 75 - year - old are not as great as those ...
... Income of Older Americans by Race and Sex , 1989. Based on unpublished data from March 1990 Current Population ... income among older adults declines with age : The economic assets of an average 75 - year - old are not as great as those ...
Strana 295
... Income As shown in Figure 10.4 , Social Security is the number one contributor to the incomes of older Americans . When all sources of income and all older Americans are considered , Social Security makes up the largest per- centage of ...
... Income As shown in Figure 10.4 , Social Security is the number one contributor to the incomes of older Americans . When all sources of income and all older Americans are considered , Social Security makes up the largest per- centage of ...
Strana 307
... income of older whites is greater than that of older blacks and Hispanics . Married older households have higher incomes than single or nonmarried households , and those who live in the South and nonmetropolitan areas also have lower ...
... income of older whites is greater than that of older blacks and Hispanics . Married older households have higher incomes than single or nonmarried households , and those who live in the South and nonmetropolitan areas also have lower ...
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Physical Structure and Functioning | 32 |
Illness and Health Care | 63 |
Cognitive Abilities | 100 |
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