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| Gerontologist | 2 |
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| Books | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
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Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Social Security | 3 |
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Peer reviewedHeflin, Thomas L. – Gerontologist, 1976
The provisions of the Social Security Act of 1935 are reviewed and suggestions are made for improvement in the system. The author stresses that the income maintenance standards must be revised so that the Social Security system will continue to exist. (HLM)
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Individual Characteristics, Insurance, Older Adults
Peer reviewedBinstock, Robert H. – Gerontologist, 1983
Examines three axioms which stereotype older adults, i.e., socioeconomic status, political action, and demography. Aging-based organizations are in a position to focus on age relations rather than the aged. Presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA, November 21, 1982. (JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Individual Characteristics, Older Adults, Political Issues
Schick, Frank L., Ed.; Schick, Renee, Ed. – 1994
This statistical handbook contains 378 tables and charts illustrating the changes in the United States' aging population based on data collected during the 1990 census and several other surveys. The tables and charts are organized by topic as follows: demographics (age and sex distribution, life expectancy, race and ethnicity, geographic…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Demography, Economic Status
