The newly retired are entering a time of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which they are free from social expectations and, to a large extent, from obligations to others. Life's meanings are no longer provided by work and family. Instead, men and women have the freedom, and the need, to find new activities that they can imbue with meaning. The term, "Third Age" has been given to this time of life during which for most there is relatively good health, financial stability, and reduced family obligations. The problems and possibilities of this "Third Age" serve as the material for...
The newly retired are entering a time of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which they are free from social expectations and, to a large exte...
Older people in the United States are living longer, staying healthier, and leaving the labor force earlier than ever before. They have leisure time and are willing, able, and qualified to be productive members of society. This book focuses on the contributions that many older people can and do make and the policy changes that are necessary to harness this productive capacity--for the good of the country and for the good of the individuals involved. The contributors to this book--experts in economics, sociology, political science, social welfare, and policy studies--have drawn on new data...
Older people in the United States are living longer, staying healthier, and leaving the labor force earlier than ever before. They have leisure time a...
Japanese policymakers describe responses to their rapidly aging population, with sections on health and social care, work and retirement, and social policy, discussing aspects such as financing health care for the elderly, keeping older workers employed, and expansion of formalized in-home services. Of interest to policymakers, professionals, and s
Japanese policymakers describe responses to their rapidly aging population, with sections on health and social care, work and retirement, and social p...
Many older people, indeed the majority, have many years of relatively good health after the usual retirement age. Contrary to widely accepted stereotypes, evidence indicates that those who wish to use their skills and abilities for productive contributions may encounter significant barriers.
Bass, Caro, and Chen and the experts who contributed to the volume provide an original reassessment of the current options available to older people. The authors argue that polices, practices, and societal messages help determine what choices are realistically open to older individuals. The...
Many older people, indeed the majority, have many years of relatively good health after the usual retirement age. Contrary to widely accepted stere...
Within the context of long-range planning, this book examines the changing responsibilities of the state and family toward elders in different societies around the world. International Perspectives on State and Family Support for the Elderly presents a fresh range of lucid analyses of family caregiving policy from Canada, the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Austria, Denmark, Israel, and the People s Republic of China. Different institutional structures, levels of economic development, and cultural values, among other factors, impact policy development in various...
Within the context of long-range planning, this book examines the changing responsibilities of the state and family toward elders in different societi...
Many older people, indeed the majority, have many years of relatively good health after the usual retirement age. Contrary to widely accepted stereotypes, evidence indicates that those who wish to use their skills and abilities for productive contributions may encounter significant barriers.
Bass, Caro, and Chen and the experts who contributed to the volume provide an original reassessment of the current options available to older people. The authors argue that polices, practices, and societal messages help determine what choices are realistically open to older individuals. The...
Many older people, indeed the majority, have many years of relatively good health after the usual retirement age. Contrary to widely accepted stere...
The newly retired are entering a time of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which they are free from social expectations and, to a large extent, from obligations to others. Life's meanings are no longer provided by work and family. Instead, men and women have the freedom, and the need, to find new activities that they can imbue with meaning. The term, "Third Age" has been given to this time of life during which for most there is relatively good health, financial stability, and reduced family obligations. The problems and possibilities of this "Third Age" serve as the material for...
The newly retired are entering a time of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which they are free from social expectations and, to a large exte...
