This book provides a comprehensive view of rational suicide in the elderly, a group that has nearly twice the rate of suicide when chronically ill than any othe
The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully d
Americans are living longer, and the elder population is growing larger. To meet the ongoing need for quality information on elder health, the Encyclopedia of A
This text brings together spokespersons from several different disciplines who can present their arguments for or against rational suicide as a viable concept a
Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximat