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Introduction to aging : a positive, interdisciplinary approach / Judith A. Sugar, Ph. D., Robert J. Riekse, Ed. D., Henry Holstege, Ph. D., Michael A. Faber, M.A.

Sugar, Judith. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780826108807
ISBN: 0826108806
ISBN: 0826108849
ISBN: 9780826108845
Physical Description: xvi, 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-307) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I Growing older in the 21st century -- 1. We are growing older -- 2. The evolution of aging -- Section A Aging in a new century -- Section B Historical social theories of aging -- Practical application I -- Part II The realities of growing older -- 3. Physical changes and the aging process -- 4. Health, wellness, and normal aging -- 5. Mental health and mental abilities -- 6. Sexuality and aging -- 7. Death, dying, and bereavement -- Practical application II -- Part III The diverse living conditions of older people -- 8. Living environments of older people -- 9. Housing options for older people -- 10. Economics of aging: work and older persons.

11. Retirement: a changing American Institution -- Practical application III -- Part IV Support systems -- 12. Primary support systems -- Section A The family -- Nuclear and extended -- Section B Other support systems -- 13. Formal support systems -- 14. Medical care, Medicare, and medications -- 15. Assisted living/long-term care -- Practical application IV -- Part V Older people at risk -- 16. Elders at risk: older women and older minority group members -- 17. Elder abuse: crimes/scams/cons -- Practical application V -- Part VI Public policy issues -- 18. The policies and politics of aging: a new paradigm -- Practical application VI.