Introduction.- Community as a Care Ecology.- The Development of Community Eldercare in Shanghai.- Geographic Proximity i......more
This book assembles many of the great leaders of the senior living and care industry to discuss their paths to and views......more
Chronicling the evolution of David Gutmann’s cross-cultural, empirical studies on which his developmental theories of ag......more
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This book is not about retiring; it’s about redefining-making the Third Act of life meaningful, joyful and powerful....more
This book is not about retiring; it’s about redefining-making the Third Act of life meaningful, joyful and powerful....more
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Informative and insightful, this is the essential family guide to preparing for ageing parents. This is a book that forc......more
Dive into this insightful, funny, and honest exploration of mother/daughter relationships by Dawn Hubsher and Cher Hubsh......more
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WINNER OF A 2021 INDIEREADER DISCOVERY AWARD!!! Runner-Up in the Literary-Humor category for the 2021 Maxy Awards! 2021 ......more
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Age as Disease explores the foundations of gerontology as a discipline to examine the ways contemporary society construc......more
Stem Cells and Aging covers what is known about the effect of time and age on the basic units of life, which are the cor......more
This book offers an interdisciplinary analysis of the experience of economic vulnerability among older adults. Drawing o......more
A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on ho......more
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Nancy Poland’s memoir, Dancing with Lewy, gives hope to caregivers tending to a loved one with a debilitating illness....more
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This book critically explores the world of older prisoners to provide a more nuanced understanding of imprisonment at ol......more
RETIREMENT IS NO LONGER THE STORY OF OLD AGE. IT IS THE STORY OF LONG LIFE. According to US census data, the average per......more
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Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Old Ages in History.- Chapter 3. Old People Across Cultures.- Chapter 4. Ageing in ......more
Older aged adults face many adversities over the later life course. This edited volume will address the ways in which se......more
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The book provides an interesting analysis of the time-use data to examine the extent to which active ageing is occurring......more
This book pioneers evidence-based research on healthy aging through the application of self determination theory (SDT). ......more
THE VIEW FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN... Getting to retirement is like getting to the top of Mount Everest: only ......more
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Death may be inevitable, but fearing the end-of-life is avoidable. Learn how to put your fear of your final days to rest......more
As a journalist, Gutkind has covered such varied topics as baseball, mental illness, motorcycle enthusiasts, and robots ......more
Although philosophy, religion, and civic cultures used to help people prepare for aging and dying well, this is no longe......more
Although philosophy, religion, and civic cultures used to help people prepare for aging and dying well, this is no longe......more
This book is a compilation of thoughts, beliefs, and philosophies of an older writer; experienced, no longer trying to d......more
This timely volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive summary about what is known about aging and work and address......more
This open access book addresses the current debate on extended working life policy by considering the influence of gende......more
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This open access book takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide a holistic understanding of late old age, and situat......more
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Chapter 1- Ageing in India: A Demographic Outlook Chapter 2 - Dependence and Disability: the age related derivatives Cha......more
This edited volume approaches the life experiences and well-being of Japanese people from an empirical perspective. It e......more
Offers a multi-dimensional picture of ageing issues in the rural northern context Demonstrates how political positions a......more
New York Times bestselling author. When dark, sinister clouds loom, Victoria and Joe find themselves facing life-changin......more
Chapter 1 Grandparenting Children with Disabilities.- Chapter 2 Joys and Special Bonds.- Chapter 3 Intensive Grandparent......more
This book provides an insightful sociological study of the declining Japanese population, using statistical analysis to ......more
This book provides a timely overview of the impacts of digitalization from the perspective of everyday life, and argues ......more
This comparative resource charts the interface between the University of the Third Age (U3A) movement and active ageing,......more
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This book provides a comprehensive human rights analysis of key areas of law affecting older persons, including legal ca......more