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This best-selling, multidisciplinary, social aging text presents positive images of aging while considering the many factors that contribute to how aging individuals experiences life. Up-to-date and expanded, this text offers a comprehensive view that presents aging positively, portraying concepts of active aging and resiliency, and defining "productive aging" by elaborating on the numerous ways elders contribute to society and their families. Based on the latest research findings, it offers greater depth to critical issues of aging, attending to differences by age and cohort, gender, ethnic minority status, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. If you want to purchase the book and access code order this ISBN 0205802621 / 9780205802623 Social Gerontology:Multidisciplinary Perpective and MySocKit Access Code Package consists of 0205684297 / 9780205684298 MySocKit -- Valuepack Access Card 0205763138 / 9780205763139 Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
Contents
IN THIS SECTION:1.) BRIEF2.) COMPREHENSIVEPart I The Field of Social GerontologyChapter 1 The Growth of Social GerontologyPart II The Biological and Physiological Context of Social AgingChapter 3 The Social Consequences of Physical AgingChapter 4 Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well-Being in Old AgePart III The Psychological Context of Social AgingChapter 5 Cognitive Changes with AgingChapter 6 Personality and Mental Health in Old AgeChapter 7 Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality in Old AgePart IV The Social Context of AgingChapter 8 Social Theories of AgingChapter 9 The Importance of Social Supports: Family, Friends, Neighbors, and CommunitiesChapter 10 Opportunities and Challenges of Informal CaregivingChapter 11 Living Arrangements and Social InteractionsChapter 12 Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and ActivitiesChapter 13 Death, Dying, Bereavement, and WidowhoodChapter 14 The Resilience of Elders of ColorChapter 15 The Resilience of Older WomenPart V The Societal Context of AgingChapter 16 Social Policies to Address Social ProblemsPart I The Field of Social GerontologyChapter 1 The Growth of Social GerontologyThe Field of Gerontology Social Gerontology What Is Aging? An Active Aging Framework A Person-Environment Perspective on Social Gerontology Organization of the Text Why Study Aging? Growth of the Older Population The Oldest-Old Support Ratios Population Trends Impact of Demographic Trends Longevity in Health or Disease? How Aging and Older Adults Are Studied Research Methods Part II The Biological and Physiological Context of AgingChapter 2 The Social Consequences of Physical AgingBiological Theories of AgingCan Aging Be Reversed or Delayed?Research on Physiological Changes with AgeChanges in Sensory FunctionsChapter 3 Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well-Being in Old AgeDefining HealthQuality of Life in Health and IllnessChronic and Acute DiseasesCommon Chronic ConditionsFalls and Their PreventionUse of Physician Services by Older PeopleHealth Promotion with Older PeoplePart III The Psychological Context of AgingChapter 4 Cognitive Changes with AgingIntelligence and AgingFactors That May Influence Intelligence in AdulthoodThe Process of Learning and MemoryThe Information Processing ModelFactors That Affect Learning in Old AgeAge-Related Changes in MemoryImproving Cognitive Abilities in Old AgeWisdom and CreativityChapter 5 Personality and Mental Health in Old AgeDefining PersonalityStage Theories of PersonalityTrait Theories of PersonalitySelf-Concept and Self-EsteemSuccessful AgingMental Disorders among Older PersonsPsychotherapy with Older PersonsChapter 6 Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality in Old AgeAttitudes and Beliefs about Sexuality in Later LifeMyths and Reality about Physiological Changes and Frequency of Sexual ActivityLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Partners in Old AgeWomen and Age-Related Physiological ChangesMen and Age-Related Physiological ChangesChronic Diseases and SexualityPsychosocial Factors and Late-Life Affection, Love, and IntimacyFacilitating Older Adults' Intimacy and SexualityPart IV The Social Context of AgingChapter 7 Social Theories of AgingThe Importance of Social Theories of AgingSocial Gerontological Theory before 1961: Role and ActivityThe First Transformation of TheoryAlternative Theoretical PerspectivesRecent Developments in Social Gerontological Theory: The Second TransformationChapter 8 The Importance of Social Supports: Family, Friends, Neighbors, and CommunitiesThe Nature and Function of Informal SupportsThe Impact of Informal Networks and Social Supports on Well-BeingGrowth of the Multigenerational FamilyOlder PartnersChildless Older AdultsSibling RelationshipsOther KinIntergenerational Relationships: Adult ChildrenGrandparenthood and Great-GrandparenthoodFriends and Neighbors as Social SupportsInterventions to Strengthen or Build Social SupportsRelationships with PetsChapter 9 Opportunities and Challenges of Informal CaregivingWho Are Informal Caregivers?Costs and Benefits of Informal CareCaregiver GainsThe Gendered Nature of Family CareSpouses/Partners as CaregiversAdult Children/Grandchildren as CaregiversFamily Caregivers of ColorCaregiving for Persons with DementiaLegislation to Support Family CaregiversSupportive Services for Family CaregiversElder MistreatmentPlacement in Long-Term Care FacilitiesUnderpaid Caregivers: Direct Care WorkersChapter 10 Living Arrangements and Social InteractionsPerson-Environment Theories of AgingGeographic Distribution of the Older PopulationElder-Friendly/Livable CommunitiesRelocationThe Impact of the NeighborhoodVictimization and Fear of CrimeHousing Patterns of Older PeopleLong Term CareServices to Assist Aging in PlaceTechnology to Help Aging in PlaceHousing Policy and Government ProgramsHomelessnessAging in Place among Older PrisonersChapter 11 Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and ActivitiesWhat Do We Mean by Productive Aging? Definitions and CritiqueRetirementEmployment StatusEconomic Status: Sources of Income in RetirementPatterns and Functions of Nonpaid Roles and ActivitiesChapter 12 Death, Dying, Bereavement, and WidowhoodThe Changing Context of DyingThe Dying ProcessEnd-of-Life CareThe Right to Die or Hastened DeathLegal Options Regarding End-of-Life CareBereavement, Grief, and Mourning RitualsWidowhoodChapter 13 The Resilience of Elders of ColorDefining Ethnicity and CultureResearch HistoryOlder African AmericansOlder LatinosOlder American IndiansOlder Asian/Pacific IslandersImplications for ServicesChapter 14 The Resilience of Older WomenRationale for a Focus on Older Women's NeedsOlder Women's Economic StatusOlder Women's Health StatusOlder Women's Social StatusPart V The Societal Context of AgingChapter 15 Social Policies to Address Social ProblemsVariations among Policies and ProgramsFactors Affecting the Development of PoliciesThe Development of Policies for Older PeopleIncome Security Programs: Social Security and Supplemental Security IncomePrivate Pensions and Income Tax ProvisionsPolicy Dilemmas
