Graying of America

Phrase which describes the gerentological concept of population aging

Baby Boomer

People born between 1946-1964

Active Life Expentancy

The measure of the number of years a person can expect to live without a disability.

Geriatric Care Managers

Social service professionals with expertise in devising, monitoring, and coordinating care plans for older people.

Rollover

A tax free transfer from one tax qualified vehicle to another.

Downsize

Sell residence to free up assets for retirement use while they move to more senior friendly housing.

Lentigo

Discoloration or spotting that occurs on the face, backs of the hands, and forearms of people over 50.

Activities of Daily Living

(ADL)

Dressing, bathing, self feeding and toileting

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

(IADL)

Light housework, prepare meals, grocery shop, use of telephone, use of transportation, keep track of money or bills, and manage medicines.

Fiscal Welfare

An indirect payment made to individuals through the tax system (ie, Retirement Savings Contribution Credit)

Social Assistance

Type of social benefit which contains eligibility criteria designed in part to encourage the able-bodied poor to work by providing minimal benefits (ir, SSI)

Supplemental Security Income

(SSI)

Benefit program administered by the SSA that pays monthly income to clients who are 65 or older, blind or disabled.

Older Americans Act

(OAA)

Law that assists senior Americans in living independently and has generated several topics of importance for lower income clients and others.

Respite Care

To enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities.

Phased Retirement

A reduction in hours and commitments rather than a complete removal from the workforce.

Financial Gerontology

A field of study concerned with the dynamics of financial security, well-being, and the quality of life within and across generations.

Echo Boomers

People born between 1977-1994 (children of baby boomers)

Elderly Dependency Ratio

The number of persons 65 or older per 100 persons of working age )18-64).

20 per 100 in 1990

Crisis Theory

Views the occupational role as the major source of personal validation.

Continuity Theory

Stresses the persistence of personal identity through the expansion of other roles.

The Age Discrimination and Employment Act

(ADEA)

Made it illegal to discriminate against workers over 40 since 1967.