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In this SectionContents 1. Brief Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Older Population in the United States Chapter 2: Global Aging and Older Immigrants in the U.S. Chapter 3: Physical Well-being: Physiological Changes and Health Chapter 4: Mental and Emotional Well-Being Chapter 6: Family, Friends, and Other Informal Supports Chapter 7: Informal and Family Caregiving Chapter 8: Productive Aging: Leisure, Spirituality and Civic Engagement Chapter 10: Economic Well-being: Retirement, Employment and Poverty Chapter 11: Community Well-Being: Living Arrangements and Social Interactions Chapter 12: Enhancing Older Adults' Well-being through Technology Chapter 13: Policies to Promote Older Adults' Well-Being Chapter 14: Careers in Aging 2. Full Table of Contents Introduction Why Study Gerontology? Key Terms How Do We Study Older Adults? Organization of the Text Chapter 1: Older Population in the United States Changing Demographics of the U.S. Population Maximum Life Span The Rapid Growth of the Old-Old and Oldest-Old Increasing Diversity Among the Older Population Longevity in Health or Disease? What does the Future Hold? Chapter 2: Global Aging and Older Immigrants in the U.S. Global Trends in Aging Economic Implications for Industrialized Countries Older Adults in Traditional Societies and the Impact of Modernization Immigrants to the United States Chapter 3: Physical Well-being: Physiological Changes and Health Biological Theories of Aging "Normal" Physiological Changes with Age Common Chronic Diseases Accidents Use of Physician Services Health Promotion Chapter 4: Mental and Emotional Well-Being Aging and Cognitive Function Personality in the Later Years Mental Disorders among Older Persons Chapter 5 Social Theories of Aging The Importance of Social Theories of Aging Social Gerontological Theory before 1961: Role and Activity The Next Stage of Theory Development: Disengagement and Continuity Theory Newer Social Theoretical Perspectives A Focus on Structural Factors: Political Economy and Social Constructionism Recent Developments in Social Gerontological Theory Chapter 6: Family, Friends, and Other Informal Supports We All Need Informal Social Support The Centrality of Family Supports Older Partners as Social Support Sexuality, Intimacy and Emotional Support Other Family Supports Chapter 7: Informal and Family Caregiving What is Informal Caregiving? Services and Support for Caregivers Underpaid Caregivers Direct Care Workers Chapter 8: Productive Aging: Leisure, Spirituality and Civic Engagement Defining Productive Aging Leisure Religious Participation, Religiosity, and Spirituality Civic Engagement Chapter 9: Loss within the Context of Aging The Nature of Grief Typical Non-Death Losses Faced by Older Adults Death of Loved Ones Approaching One's own Death and the Dying Process End-of-Life Care: Palliative Care and Hospice The Right to Die Legal Options Regarding End-of-Life Care Chapter 10: Economic Well-being: Retirement, Employment and Poverty Retirement Employment Economic Status Changing Conceptions of Work and Retirement Chapter 11: Community Well-Being: Living Arrangements and Social Interactions The Aging Experience in Rural, Urban, and Suburban Areas Housing Patterns of Older People Social and Health Services to Promote Aging in Place Housing Policy and Growing Housing Needs Chapter 12: Enhancing Older Adults' Well-being through Technology Information and Communication Technologies Managing Health Online Technology in the Workplace Technologies to Help Aging in Place Can Computer Games Promote Elders' Well-being? Chapter 13: Policies to Promote Older Adults' Well-Being Understanding Policies, Programs and Regulations Historical, Economic and Political Context Social Security: An Income Security Program Social Services through the Older Americans Act Medicare and Medicaid Directions in Long-term Services and Supports Chapter 14: Careers in Aging Why Consider a Career in Aging? The Wide Range of Jobs in Aging Preparing for a Career in Aging A Multidisciplinary, Multigenerational Outlook
