The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societies. The focus of this text is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from around the world address this issue using a wide array of research designs and methodologies to provide a broad perspective on aging. Five topics are considered: well-being among older adults; social support; functional status, well-being, and successful aging; cross-cultural approaches to the study of aging; and research perspectives in aging....
The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societ...
Outlines challenges facing older people and their families both in the United States and around the world. This book presents an overview of various theoretical and methodological issues; generational influences on well-being, as well as generational influences on care giving.
Outlines challenges facing older people and their families both in the United States and around the world. This book presents an overview of various t...
