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Author Lockhart, Charles, 1944-

Title Aging across the United States : matching need to states' differing opportunities and services / Charles Lockhart and Jean Giles-Sims.

Publication Info. University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2010]
©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 210 pages) : maps
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-202) and index.
Contents Finding active fun and companionship in a warm climate -- Making meaningful contributions and finding supportive communities -- Finding affordability and safety -- Sustaining health and obtaining high-quality medical care -- Finding accessible and high-quality long-term care -- Putting it all together: explaining state variation in senior friendliness.
Summary "Compares services and opportunities for older Americans by region and state. Examines the criteria of recreational lifestyle, meaningful contributions and supportive communities, affordability and safety, health and high-quality medical care, and accessible, high-quality long-term care"--Provided by publisher.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Older people -- United States -- States.
Older people.
United States.
Aging -- United States -- States.
Aging.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Added Author Giles-Sims, Jean.
Other Form: Print version: Lockhart, Charles, 1944- Aging across the United States. University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2010 9780271037561 (DLC) 2010021723 (OCoLC)631750583
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