Issues in AgingIssues in Aging combines social, psychological, biological, and philosophical perspectives to present a multifaceted picture of aging. Novak illustrates both the problems and the opportunities that accompany older age. This text helps students understand the tremendous variability in aging and introduces them to careers working with older adults. This new edition reflects the continued changes in the way we age. The fourth edition has been updated to include emerging issues in aging. These include the prevalence of HIV/AIDs in later life, current research on mental potential in old age, the creation of age-friendly cities, and new options for end-of-life care. Each chapter begins with a set of learning objectives to guide students in their reading, and concludes with a list of main points, questions for discussion or study, suggested readings, and relevant web sites to consult. Each chapter also includes up-to-date charts and graphs as well as key terms to help students understand the issues presented. Break out boxes reveal the human side of aging through the stories of individuals in real life and in the media.
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Contents
Aging Today | |
Another Form of Ageism Ageism | |
Conclusion | |
Theories and Methods | |
Three Theoretical Perspectives | |
Ethical Issues in Research | |
Conclusion | |
Age Differences and Income Gender and Income Marital Status | |
Pension Reform | |
The Future | |
Retirement and Work | |
Housing and Transportation | |
Housing Options | |
The Future of Housing | |
Conclusion | |
Demography | |
The Developed Nations | |
The Causes of Population Change | |
The Impact of Population Aging | |
Consult | |
Personal Health and WellBeing | |
Compression of Morbidity Hypothesis | |
Antiaging Medicine and Science | |
The Psychology of Aging | |
New Models of Mental Ability in Later Life | |
Social Psychological Change | |
Conclusion | |
Race and Ethnicity | |
Three Theories on Minority Group Aging | |
Responses to Minority Group Aging | |
Consult | |
The Health Care System | |
A Response to Older Peoples Needs | |
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | |
Conclusion | |
Finances and Economics | |
Leisure Recreation and Education | |
New Activities in Old | |
Senior Centers | |
Community Service and Volunteer Work | |
Conclusion | |
Family Life and Relationships | |
Marriage and Widowhood | |
Grandparenting | |
The Future of the Family | |
Social Support | |
Caregiving | |
The Future of Social Supports | |
Death and Dying | |
Politics and Policies | |
Activism | |
Civic Engagement | |
Conclusion | |
Works Consulted | |
Glossary of Terms | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Issues in Aging |
| Author | Mark Novak |
| Edition | 4, illustrated |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2018 |
| ISBN | 1315445344, 9781315445342 |
| Length | 826 pages |
| Subjects | › › Social Science / Sociology / General |
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