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The Elderly

Thompson, Tamara
ISBN-10: 0737727829
ISBN-13: 9780737727821

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This anthology series covers today's most current national and international issues and contains the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way. Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields; the authors represent leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views.

This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included. The ICurrent Controversies /I series will prove invaluable to libraries and classrooms in need of young adult materials on today's leading issues and controversies.

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Foreword	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
Is the Growing Elderly Population a Serious Problem?
Chapter Preface	p. 17
Yes: The Growing Elderly Population Is a Serious Problem
The Growing Elderly Population Is a Serious Problem	p. 19
The Growing Elderly Population Will Create a Health Care Worker Shortage	p. 29
Aging Prisoners Strain the Nation's Penal System	p. 36
No: Concern About the Aging Population Is Exaggerated
Doomsday Predictions About Population Aging Are Exaggerated	p. 42
The Growing Elderly Population Is Healthier and Wealthier than Ever	p. 49
The Elderly Contribute to Society	p. 57
Does Health Care Meet the Needs of the Elderly?
Chapter Preface	p. 62
Yes: Health Care Meets the Needs of the Elderly
Medicare Reforms Have Improved Health Care for the Elderly	p. 64
Medicaid Eligibility Requirements Protect the Elderly Poor	p. 71
Long-Term Care Insurance Meets the Needs of the Elderly	p. 81
No: Health Care Does Not Meet the Needs of the Elderly
Medicare Should Be Reformed	p. 90
Medicaid Eligibility Requirements Must Be Reformed	p. 100
Ageism Prevents the Elderly from Getting Proper Medical Care	p. 110
Elderly Minorities Receive Inferior Health Care	p. 115
The Alzheimer's Epidemic Threatens to Overwhelm the Health Care System	p. 126
Should Social Security Be Privatized?
Chapter Preface	p. 130
Yes: Social Security Should Be Privatized
Trivatizing Social Security Will Benefit All Americans	p. 132
Privatizing Social Security Gives Workers Control Over Their Future	p. 136
Privatizing Social Security Will Benefit the Economy	p. 142
No: Social Security Should Not Be Privatized
Private Social Security Accounts Should Not Replace Guaranteed Benefits	p. 146
Privatizing Social Security Would Create Too Much Personal Risk	p. 161
The Traditional Social Security Program Helps Americans Share Life's Risks and Rewards	p. 166
What Challenges Do the Elderly Face?
Chapter Preface	p. 177
Elderly Workers Face Discrimination	p. 179
The Elderly Are Vulnerable to Abuse	p. 192
The Elderly Have High Suicide Rates	p. 198
The Elderly Are Vulnerable to Financial Exploitation	p. 201
The Elderly Lack Affordable Housing	p. 207
Lack of Transportation Options Restrict Elderly Independence	p. 210
Ageism Remains a Serious Problem for the Elderly	p. 214
The Elderly Face a Lack of Compassion	p. 218
Glossary	p. 221
Organizations to Contact	p. 225
Bibliography	p. 233
Index	p. 237
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List price:	$27.50
Edition:	2006
Publisher:	Cengage Gale
Binding:	Trade Cloth
Pages:	242
Size:	5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight:	0.75 lbs.
Language:	English

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