Aging in Rural America (SAGE Focus Editions)

How are the elderly who reside in rural areas affected by the social and physical context in which they live? Aging in Rural America addresses this question by pulling together the latest research and findings on rural older persons. Leading scholars review the latest information, highlight the controversies, and examine the methodological and substantive issues in current research. Following an introductory section that looks at the demographic characteristics of the rural elderly, the contributors survey issues related to resource development and look at the rural elderly in terms of their social needs, their economic contributions to communities, the development of senior centers as community focal points, and the need for transportation alternatives. Physical and mental health issues are also explored in terms of social support and psychological consequences, health promotion, and mental service dilemmas. Finally, social supports such as formal long-term care, home and community care, informal supports, and family relations are examined. Aging in Rural America is of major interest to researchers, policymakers, and advanced students in the area. "This is a comprehensive collection characterized by high quality original essays and current data. . . . Strongly recommended for all programs in gerontology." --Choice "Aging in Rural America, edited by C. Neil Bull, provides an excellent blend of review papers and original empirical studies examining aspects of aging in rural environments. The volume is an informative reader.... For those just beginning an exploration of rural aging, the volume will be especially useful because contributors have paid attention to construct definition. --Contemporary Gerontology "This well-organized collection of essays leaves little to criticize as it addresses the major research issues and focuses on a clearly defined area of research. . . . This volume admirably covers a broad range of salient research topics, with several chapters discussing services for the elderly." --Rural Development Perspectives

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803948859
• ISBN13: 9780803948853
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"