The Oldest Old

Ruth E. Dunkle; Hae Sook Jeon

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195173727.003.0016

The Oldest Old

Ruth E. Dunkle, Hae Sook Jeon

School of Social Welfare

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Abstract

As the demographic landscape of the world changes, people are curious about those who live well beyond their life expectancy; those people referred to as the oldest old. Their chronological age has been a fascination to researchers and practitioners. This chapter reports findings in the main areas of function and well-being, sociodemographic factors, mental health, social support, and health. Where possible, findings regarding the very old (85+) are compared and contrasted with those on the young old (65-75 years of age) and the old (75-85 years of age). Racial and ethnic variations are addressed, as well as caregiving and service delivery issues, and culturally competent care for the very old.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199893218
ISBN (Print)	0195173724, 9780195173727
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195173727.003.0016
State	Published - 1 Apr 2010

Keywords

Aging
Elderly
Life expectancy
Very old

UN SDGs

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