Age through Ethnic Lenses

An ever-more diverse America is getting older but American policies are not growing with the needs of our ethnic and aging society. <I>Age Through Ethnic Lenses</I> explores the distinct characteristics and unique social political economic and cultural situations of America's aged while highlighting the common needs and objectives among all aging Americans. With portraits of Asians Latinos individuals of European and African origins Native Americans Socio-religious groups women gay men and women and the rural aged this book broadens our perspective on the issues of long-term care and provides a valuable guide for future public policy as we enter the twenty-first century.