title: Looking beyond the myths of aging America.
abstract: In today's society, the elderly population is often the most misunderstood group. Many myths, such as all elderly people are poor in both health and income, are simply not always true. There is no longer a "typical" older person. They are much better off physically, financially, and socially than most realize. Healthcare providers and insurers must begin to understand the changing needs of the elderly. They must begin to meet those needs in both the healthcare services and financing alternatives they provide.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000639:trends*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006278:Medicare; D009229:Mythology; D011203:Poverty; D013240:Stereotyping; D014481:United States