Summary
Published Date: December 01, 2017
The older population is diverse, and will only become more so in the coming years. The article documents the diversity of the older population, and emphasizes how the changing demographics of that population present specific challenges for older women. The study, which cites the Elder Index and other Center research, examines differential health and resource profiles, which result from the dominant structures and cultural norms that characterize caregiving, job markets, and government policies.
