In The Age of Dignity, thought leader and activist Ai-jen Poo offers a wake-up call about the demographic reality that w......more

Today’s world is aging at a great speed, and although increased longevity represents one of the greatest achievements of......more

This book explores the connections between sound and memory across all electronic media, with a particular focus on radi......more

If you work with older adults who are developmentally disabled and are seeking ways to incorporate exercise, arts activi......more

Here is an informative overview of the causes and consequences of elder abuse in countries around the world. This book d......more

The Baby Boomer generation is facing a time of heightened uncertainty. Blessed with unprecedented levels of education, h......more

’I want shocks! I’ve heard they are fun and a lot of blood rushes to your head.’ 77-year-old Norma is having a tricky da......more

News of Alzheimer’s disease is constantly in the headlines. Every day we hear heart-wrenching stories of people caring f......more

News of Alzheimer’s disease is constantly in the headlines. Every day we hear heart-wrenching stories of people caring f......more

As the much publicized "graying of America" progresses, political groups that lobby for the elderly have achieved enormo......more

Japan is aging rapidly, and its government has been groping with the implications of this profound social change. In a p......more

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This ground-breaking study of the baby boomer generation, who are now entering old age, breaks new ground in ageing rese......more

This ground-breaking study of the baby boomer generation, who are now entering old age, breaks new ground in ageing rese......more

Timeless wisdom on growing old gracefully from one of ancient Rome’s greatest philosophers Worried that old age will ine......more

This book examines the transformations in home lives arising in later life and resulting from global migrations. It prov......more

When her husband’s ill health forces them to move into an assisted living facility, Anne M. Wyatt-Brown suddenly finds h......more

Growing up in care is not just a part of childhood, but can have ongoing impacts across a person’s life. Various inquiri......more

Decision Making near the End of Life provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments that have impacted dec......more

From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers......more

Written by a renowned scholar and practitioner of gerontology and aging, this is a concise, reader-friendly overview of ......more

This book explores the lived, embodied experiences of aging men as a counterpoint to the weary stereotypes often imposed......more

Including the voices of key protagonists in the development of the public health workforce, this book is an important ad......more

The Politics of Age and Disability in Contemporary Spanish Film examines the onscreen construction of adolescent, elderl......more

Reform and Responsibility in the Remaking of the Swedish National Pension System is a close up and detailed study throug......more

As death rates continue to rise, this collection brings together scholars engaged in policy associated with death to ana......more

With contributions from a range of experts across OECD countries, this book examines changes in long-term care systems t......more

This study establishes age as a category of literary history, delineating age in its interaction with gender and narrati......more

I applaud this] book for providing a much needed overview of the entire behavioral intervention pipeline. It fills a u......more

There are not many books that address the boundaries of care of older people from a work-life perspective. This book, au......more

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The Arctic and its unique natural resources have become objects of increasing concern. Rapid climate change and ageing o......more

"It is with great pleasure that I encourage you all to read and share the amazing wealth of information provided in this......more

In Aging in World History, David G. Troyansky presents the first global history of aging. At a time when demographic agi......more

In Aging in World History, David G. Troyansky presents the first global history of aging. At a time when demographic agi......more

Governments are encouraging later-life working and state pension ages are being raised. There is also a growing debate o......more

This book focuses on the diverse interrelationships between aging and transnationality. It argues that the lives of olde......more

This book is a study of nostalgia, belonging and community which provides a new theoretical framework for understanding ......more

Governments are encouraging later-life working and state pension ages are being raised. There is also a growing debate o......more

People are leading significantly longer lives than previous generations did, and the proportion of older people in the p......more

This book brings together recent scholarly work concerned with efforts around the world to transform cities so that they......more

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"The authors’ knowledge of long-term care is obvious and they provide professional perspectives of the challenges and ch......more

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This book focuses on older people as makers of meaning and insight, highlighting the ways older people form part of soci......more

This much-needed volume, part of the Ageing and the Lifecourse series, combines insights from different disciplines and ......more

Later years are changing under the impact of demographic, social and cultural shifts. No longer confined to the sphere o......more

This important new book focuses on the practical considerations involved in including thanatology in the nursing curricu......more

Population ageing is among the most important developments of our time. This book explores the profound challenges faced......more

"This book presents us with an interesting study of how various technologies, including web-based tools and information ......more

From the unique experiences of nursing home residents, an empathic psychologist derives lessons for living a better life......more

Bernhard Weicht provides a multi-layered analysis of how we understand and construct care in everyday life, the meanings......more

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This book examines the social aspects of healthy ageing for older individuals. It features more than 15 papers that expl......more

Women in Late Life explores thorny issues related to gender and aging, including ageism, cultural expectations, body ima......more

Social class in later life: Power, identity and lifestyle provides the most up-to-date collection of new and emerging re......more

"This volume is full of good writing, lively situations, some wonderful photos, revealing quotes and simulating ideas. I......more

As people live longer and better lives, both women and men may look forward to many years in retirement. But living well......more

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"Sex changes with aging, but for every problem, there is a solution," says Joan Price, "senior sexpert" for the over-fif......more

By 2030, over 30% of the Japanese population will be 65 or older, foreshadowing the demographic changes occurring elsewh......more

Bernhard Weicht provides a multi-layered analysis of how we understand and construct care in everyday life, the meanings......more

How do individuals perceive the experience of aging? Can this perception predict such developmental outcomes as function......more

In 2011, seven thousand American "baby boomers" (those born between 1946 and 1964) turned sixty-five daily. As this larg......more

In 2011, seven thousand American "baby boomers" (those born between 1946 and 1964) turned sixty-five daily. As this larg......more

’Ageing, Corporeality and Embodiment’ argues that both ageing as a unitary social process and agedness as a distinct soc......more

As populations age around the world, increasing efforts are required from both families and governments to secure care a......more

Great Myths of Aging looks at the generalizations and stereotypes associated with older people and, with a blend of humo......more

With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet’s aging populat......more

Ageing, meaning and social structure is a unique book advancing critical discourse in gerontology and makes a major cont......more

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Research documents that rural elders are poorer, live in less adequate housing, and have far fewer health and service op......more

This unique book represents the first multi-disciplinary examination of ageing, from basic cell biology to social partic......more

Healthy Aging in Sociocultural Context examines two emerging trends facing countries throughout the world: population ag......more

Open up Dignity and Old Age, and you’ll find a wealth of thoughtful suggestions for how you and others can gain more res......more