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The transitional phase from pre-older adult to older adult affects
the wellbeing of the concerned person economically, physically, and
psychologically. This book is a description of the aging transition
and discusses various psychological, health, and social challenges
faced by older adults globally. It also offers a comparative study
on the lifestyles of older adults in India and the United States.
Although there is no consensus yet on an all-encompassing theory of
aging, this book centers on various theories related to aging
processes in an effort to advance discussion on different aspects
of aging. Various theoretical formulations, such as
person-centered, Hinduism, biopsychosocial, and positive
psychology, guided the author to address the topics covered in this
volume. Aging and Physicians Aging and Retirement Aging,
Caregiving, and COVID-19 Aging and Diversity Aging and Longevity
Aging, Disease Prevention, and Technology Aging and Spirituality
Through the chapters, the author builds an understanding of the
fundamental relation of aging with various health and socioeconomic
factors, and also emphasizes a person-centered, holistic approach
that values personal autonomy, choice, comfort, dignity, and
purposeful living to support aging well. Rethinking the Aging
Transition: Psychological, Health, and Social Principles to Guide
Aging Well has academic value from a multicultural perspective that
would be of benefit to graduate and undergraduate students in
gerontology and other disciplines that study aging and older adult
populations. With the main aim of raising awareness, this book is
an important resource for a diverse group of populations globally,
including clinical and non-clinical caregivers, other health(care)
professionals, and policy-makers.
The transitional phase from pre-older adult to older adult affects
the wellbeing of the concerned person economically, physically, and
psychologically. This book is a description of the aging transition
and discusses various psychological, health, and social challenges
faced by older adults globally. It also offers a comparative study
on the lifestyles of older adults in India and the United States.
Although there is no consensus yet on an all-encompassing theory of
aging, this book centers on various theories related to aging
processes in an effort to advance discussion on different aspects
of aging. Various theoretical formulations, such as
person-centered, Hinduism, biopsychosocial, and positive
psychology, guided the author to address the topics covered in this
volume. Aging and Physicians Aging and Retirement Aging,
Caregiving, and COVID-19 Aging and Diversity Aging and Longevity
Aging, Disease Prevention, and Technology Aging and Spirituality
Through the chapters, the author builds an understanding of the
fundamental relation of aging with various health and socioeconomic
factors, and also emphasizes a person-centered, holistic approach
that values personal autonomy, choice, comfort, dignity, and
purposeful living to support aging well. Rethinking the Aging
Transition: Psychological, Health, and Social Principles to Guide
Aging Well has academic value from a multicultural perspective that
would be of benefit to graduate and undergraduate students in
gerontology and other disciplines that study aging and older adult
populations. With the main aim of raising awareness, this book is
an important resource for a diverse group of populations globally,
including clinical and non-clinical caregivers, other health(care)
professionals, and policy-makers.
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