The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. In the coming decades, people aged 65 and over will make up an increasingly large percentage of
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk
The International Handbook of Population Aging examines research on a wide array of the profound implications of population aging. It demonstrates how the world
In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks
'While there already exists a crowded body of publications addressing the effect of an aging population on the economy, this monograph is most outstanding in pr