Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
A distinct characteristic of this century has been the increase in population of individuals 60 years of age and older (Galbraith, 1986). Recent medical advances have enabled more people to live longer, healthier lives (Galbraith, 1986). Most affected by these advances have been individuals 75 years and older. The United States Bureau of Census (1973) reported that between 1960 and 1970 the number of persons in the 75 years and older category increased at nearly three times the rate of those in the 65-75 age group. Between 1970 and 1980, the 75 years and over population increased an additional 2.4 million. With nearly 16 percent of the total population, or 36.5 million persons, 60 years and over, "a graying" of America is occurring (U.S. Census, 1982). It is projected that by the year 2030, 17 percent of the total American population, or 52 million people, will be age 65 or over (U.S. Bureau of Census, 1975).
Year of Submission
1988
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Ann Vernon
Date Original
1988
Object Description
1 PDF file (17 leaves)
Copyright
©1988 Mary Frances Osborne
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Osborne, Mary Frances, "Elder Abuse" (1988). Graduate Research Papers. 3073.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/3073
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