With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest
for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet s aging population. The
daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and
disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed
countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong s elderly serve as a
salient guide to older people s social, psychological, and
healthcare needs concerns of increasing importance as the world
grows older.
"Aging in Hong Kong" examines this emblematic population as a
case study specifically in comparison with their counterparts in
the West, shedding light on diverse, interrelated currents in the
aging experience. Referencing numerous international studies, the
book contrasts different health service arrangements and social
factors and relates them to a variety of health outcomes. Its
wide-ranging coverage documents health and illness trends, reviews
age-friendly policy initiatives, relates health literacy to
patients active role in their own care, and discusses elders as an
underserved group in the division of limited health funding and
resources. This multiple focus draws readers attention to policies
that need revisiting or retooling as chapters analyze major life
areas including:
Living environment.Retirement and post-retirement employment
issues.Financial asset management.Health literacy regarding aging
issues.Elder-positive service delivery models.Ageism in the
prioritization of healthcare.End-of-life issues.
By assembling such a wealth of data on its subject, "Aging in
Hong Kong" puts ongoing challenges into clear focus for
gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural
psychologists, public health policymakers, and others involved in
improving the quality of elders lives."
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