Aging Across the United States - Matching Needs to States’ Differing Opportunities and Services

About the author

Charles Lockhart is Professor of Political Science at Texas Christian University.Jean Giles-Sims is Professor of Sociology at Texas Christian University.

Summary

Compares services and opportunities for older Americans by region and state. Examines the criteria of recreational lifestyle, meaningful contributions and supportive communities, affordability and safety, health and high-quality medical care, and accessible, high-quality long-term care.

Product details

• Authors: Jean (Professor of Sociology Giles-Sims, Giles-Sims Jean, Charles (Professor of Political Science Lockhart, Lockhart Charles
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2012
• EAN: 9780271037578
• ISBN: 978-0-271-03757-8
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Illustrations: Karten
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Linguistics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Age groups: the elderly, Social services & welfare, criminology, Age groups: the elderly / old age