Lee Ann Mjelde-Mossey (University of Col Iris Chi (University of Southern Califor
According to a recent population report by the United Nations, "in most countries, older women greatly outnumber older men. In many cases, the difference is so large that the concerns of the older population should in fact be viewed primarily as the concerns of older women." Internationally, the concerns of older women emanate from the unique gendered challenges they experience because they are more likely to be widowed, poor, have lower educational attainment, fewer skills, restricted inheritance and land ownership, and have fewer sexual rights. To add to this negative scenario, ageist and...
According to a recent population report by the United Nations, "in most countries, older women greatly outnumber older men. In many cases, the differe...