Later Life: The Realities of Aging

Abstract

I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Emergence and Scope of Gerontology. 2. Problems, Public Perception, and Stereotypes of Older Americans. 3. Theoretical Perspectives on Aging. 4. Historical and Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Aging. II. THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE SOCIAL SYSTEM. 5. Biological and Health Correlates of Aging. 6. Psychological Changes in Later Life. 7. Age Norms, Age Constraints, and Adult Socialization. 8. Aging Minority Group Members. III. ADJUSTMENT PATTERNS AND CHANGING LIFESTYLES IN OLD AGE. 9. Family Patterns in Later Life. 10. Work, Leisure, and Retirement Patterns. 11. Living Environments in Later Life. 12. Death and Dying. IV. SOCIETAL ISSUES CONFRONTING OLDER AMERICANS. 13. The Economics of Aging. 14. Exploitation of the Aged: Crimes, Confidence Games, and Frauds. 15. Politics of Aging. 16. Social Services for Older Americans. 17. Religion and Aging. 18. Aging and the Aged: Future Prospects and Issues. Index.

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