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Administration on Aging (DHEW), Washington, DC. Federal Council on the Aging. – 1979
This publication contains the reports of two major public advisory bodies which studied and conducted hearings on mental health needs of the elderly and developed recommendations for public policy to address these needs. The first report reviews current mental health needs and considers the projected needs for dealing with emotional stress during…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Emotional Problems, Geriatrics, Gerontology
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1985
Rapid technological change in American society has been accompanied by accelerating growth of the population over 65. This report discusses the new challenges that will face the public and private sectors in both responding to the needs and making use of the resources of older Americans. The report discusses five chronic conditions that severely…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Age Groups, Aging (Individuals), Disease Incidence