Aging Matters: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, Updated Edition, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2016

  • Nancy R. Hooyman University of Washington
  • Kevin Y. Kawamoto
  • H Asuman Kiyak University of Washington, Seattle
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1. Older Population in the United States
2. Global Aging and Older Immigrants in the U.S.
3. Physical Well-being: Physiological Changes and Health
4. Mental and Emotional Well-Being
5. Social Theories of Aging
6. Family, Friends, and Other Informal Supports
7. Informal and Family Caregiving
8. Productive Aging: Leisure, Spirituality, and Civic Engagement
9. Loss within the Context of Aging
10. Economic Well-being: Retirement, Employment, and Poverty
11. Community Well-Being: Living Arrangements and Social Interactions
12. Enhancing Older Adults' Well-being through Technology
13. Policies to Promote Older Adults' Well-Being
14. Careers in Aging

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