No Country for Old Age.

The article discusses old age according to English sociologist John Vincent as a period of life before death and theories by Danishphilosopher Søren Kierkegaard. The author notes that Old age is a cultural category, configured by kinship networks, economic systems, and basic value orientations, rather than a stage defined in specific biological terms. Also discussed is claims related to Social Security safety net to the Americans with Disabilities Act.