1．DIMENSIONS OF THE PROBLEM 1
Magnitude in the General Population 1
Importance in Childhood 16
Extent in the Working Ages 19
Significance Among the Aged 28
2．CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS 37
The Aging Process 37
Genetic Influences and Dietary Factors 48
Emotional，Psychological，and Psychosomatic Aspects 56
Socio-Environmental Factors 71
3．INSTITUTIONAL CARE 79
Hospitals 79
Convalescent Homes 91
Nursing，Boarding，and Foster Homes 97
Homes for the Aged 106
Almshouses and Other Public Institutions 109
4．NONINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES 119
Clinics 119
Home Care Programs 123
Home Nursing 128
Housekeeper Service 131
Housing for the Aged 134
5．REHABILITATION 139
Achievements，Needs，and Goals 139
Physical and Occupational Therapy 147
Hospital Recreational and Educational Programs 153
Community and Other Recreational and Educational Programs 156
6．STATE AND LOCAL APPROACHES TO THE PROBLEM 163
Recommendations for Action 163
Community Organization and Techniques 182
Medical Care and Control Programs 197
INDEXES 207
Authors 207
Agencies and Institutions 213