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

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'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