America's Elderly: Policy Implications. Special Policy Edition. v35 n4 (Policy Suppl) Jan 1981.

Autor/in	Barberis, Mary
Institution	Population Reference Bureau, Inc., Washington, DC.
Titel	America's Elderly: Policy Implications. Special Policy Edition. v35 n4 (Policy Suppl) Jan 1981.
Quelle	35 (1981) 4, (17 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Adult Day Care; Aging (Individuals); Family Role; Government Role; Housing Needs; Individual Needs; Need Gratification; Older Adults; Population Trends; Poverty; Retirement; Social Services; State of the Art Reviews; Visiting Homemakers + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aging; Altern; Bedürfnisbefriedigung; Älterer Erwachsener; Bevölkerungsprognose; Armut; Pensionierung; Social service; Soziale Dienstleistung; Soziale Dienste; Entwicklungsstand
Abstract	The elderly make up 11% of the total population of the United States, and senior citizens, particularly those aged 75 and over, are the fastest growing group in the country. Although one-fourth of the federal budget is allotted to their support, many older persons have difficulty in gaining access to the programs designed for their benefit. The elderly comprise a disproportionate share of all poor households as financial problems of the retirement system continue to grow. Currently plans to coordinate government programs and improve the method of financing the retirement system are receiving increased attention. Financing Social Security from general revenue funds or with actuarial reserves are two possible alternatives to the present pay-as-you-go system. Health care is also of concern to policymakers, as long-term needs of the chronically ill elderly must be considered. New program initiatives should emphasize homemaker services, geriatric day care, and compensations for families that support elderly relatives. The strengthening of informal relationships among the elderly, their families, friends, community groups, private organizations, and government at state, local, and federal levels is also necessary. (Author/NRB)
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Update	2004/1/01