Beyond 50 : A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability

The focus of this report is on the range of services that enhance the long-term independence of persons 50 & older with disabilities. Chapters: Demographic Trends & Disability Rates; Health Services & Independence; Family & Social Support & Independence; Long-Term Supportive Services & Independence; Physical Environment & Independence; Costs of Long-Term Supportive Services; Summing Up: A Mixed Picture for Long-Term Independence; Speaking for Themselves; AARP/Harris Interactive Survey; Innovative Programs & Services; An International Perspective; Conclusions; Consumer Checklists for Long-Term Independence; & Disability Measures. Charts & tables.Gibson, Mary Jo is the author of 'Beyond 50 : A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756735609 and ISBN 0756735602.