Caring for an aging society: cohort values and eldercare services.
Understanding the impact of cohort values is important in trying to project future aging service needs. The cultural characteristics of cohorts yet to reach the age of 65 are compared with those already 'old,' with specific focus on the Baby Boomers. Aging policies (and available services) reflect t...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Aging & Social Policy Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 15 - 37 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2001
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