Board And Care

A collection of 47 portions of essays, articles, and books addressing many of the social, political, and legal problems occasioned by having an increasing number of older Americans. First defines and explores the emerging field of elder law, then looks at such dimensions as work, income, and wealth; housing; mental capacity; health care decision making; long-term care; health care finance; family and social issues; abuse, neglect, victimization, and elderly criminals; and legal representation and ethical considerations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Prepared at the request of several committees of Congress, this report discusses the medical, social, political, and financial aspects of dementia in the elderly and assesses the impact of these diseases on the Nation. The U.S. Office of Technology Assessment published this first government report on Alzheimer's disease in 1987.