Rethinking the Aging Transition: Psychological, Health, and Social Principles to Guide Aging Well

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
List of Figures
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction
	1.1 Gerontology: The Option
	1.2 Tying Disparate Themes Together
	References
Chapter 2: Aging and Physicians
	2.1 Bioethics and Aging
	2.2 Bioethics and Medicalization
	2.3 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 3: Aging and Retirement
	3.1 Retirement: A Blessing or a Curse
	3.2 Retirement: Theoretical Perspectives
	3.3 Retirement and Intergenerational Relationships
	3.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: Healthy Aging and Aging Well
	4.1 Promoting Concepts of Better Aging or Aging Well
	4.2 Determinants of Aging Well
		4.2.1 Personality
		4.2.2 Interpersonal Relationships
	4.3 Challenges of Aging Well
	4.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: Aging, Caregiving, and COVID-19
	5.1 Rethinking Eldercare
	5.2 Rethinking Kinship Care
	5.3 Long-Term Care and Nursing Homes
	5.4 Person-Centered Care: Potential and Present Challenges
	5.5 Family Caregiving: A Promising Option
	5.6 COVID-19: Challenges on Caregiving
	5.7 COVID-19: Impact on Medicare, Social Security, and Disability
	5.8 End-of-Life Care: The Current Scenario
	5.9 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: Aging and Mental Health
	6.1 Mental Health Problems: Prevalence
	6.2 Common Mental Health Issues in Older Adults
		6.2.1 Affective Disorders
			6.2.1.1 Depression
			6.2.1.2 Bipolar Disorder
			6.2.1.3 Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia
			6.2.1.4 Involutional Melancholia
		6.2.2 Anxiety Disorders
			6.2.2.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorders
			6.2.2.2 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
			6.2.2.3 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
			6.2.2.4 Phobias and Panic Disorders
		6.2.3 Serious Mental Illness
			6.2.3.1 Schizophrenia
		6.2.4 Personality Disorders
		6.2.5 Neurocognitive Disorders
	6.3 Current Therapeutic Approaches
		6.3.1 Behaviorism
			6.3.1.1 Behavioral Therapy for Depression
			6.3.1.2 Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
			6.3.1.3 Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia
		6.3.2 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
			6.3.2.1 CBT for Depression
			6.3.2.2 CBT for Anxiety and Other Phobias
			6.3.2.3 CBT for Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
			6.3.2.4 CBT for Personality Disorders
		6.3.3 Psychoanalytic Therapy
			6.3.3.1 Psychoanalytic Therapy for Depression
			6.3.3.2 Psychoanalytic Therapy for Anxiety and Other Phobias
			6.3.3.3 Psychoanalytic Therapy for SMI
			6.3.3.4 Psychoanalytic Therapy for Personality Disorders
		6.3.4 Family Systems Therapy
			6.3.4.1 Family/Systems Therapy for Depression
			6.3.4.2 Family/Systems Therapy for Anxiety and Other Phobias
			6.3.4.3 Family/Systems Therapy for Personality Disorders
	6.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Aging and Dementia
	7.1 Cognitive Health and Its Impairment
		7.1.1 Prevalence
		7.1.2 Causative Factors
		7.1.3 Predisposing Factors
	7.2 Dementia: Does Terminology Matter?
	7.3 Dementia: A Case Study from a Caregiver’s Perspective
	7.4 The Virtual Dementia Tour
	7.5 The Virtual Dementia Tour: Realizations
	7.6 Management of Dementia: Common Practices and Their Challenges
	7.7 Complementary and Alternative Approaches: A Promising Option
	7.8 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8: Aging and Diversity
	8.1 Diversity and Health
	8.2 Diversity and Its Determinants
	8.3 Socioeconomic Inequality and Healthcare Utilization
	8.4 Fundamental Rights and Diversity
	8.5 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: Aging and Longevity
	9.1 Impact of Longevity on the Aging Process
	9.2 Longevity from a Unique Cultural Perspective
		9.2.1 Medical Advancement Versus Lifestyle Modification
		9.2.2 Genetic Configuration Versus Positive Outlook
		9.2.3 Unique Features in the Indian Lifestyle for Excess Longevity
			9.2.3.1 Sociocultural Factors
			9.2.3.2 Interpersonal Relationships
	9.3 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 10: Aging, Disease Prevention, and Technology
	10.1 Health Promotion: Nourishing Inner Technologies
		10.1.1 Hormesis and Aging
		10.1.2 Hormesis and Calorie Restriction
		10.1.3 Cardiovascular Health
		10.1.4 Cognitive Health
		10.1.5 Sensory System
		10.1.6 Nutrition
			10.1.6.1 Sugar
			10.1.6.2 Fruit
			10.1.6.3 Turmeric
		10.1.7 Musculoskeletal System
		10.1.8 Physical Activity
		10.1.9 Stress and Behavioral Modifications
	10.2 Assistive Outer Technologies in Aging
	10.3 Uncovering the Technology Within
	10.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 11: Aging and Death
	11.1 Death: A Universal Truth
	11.2 Death Education
	11.3 Death: Cultural Perspectives
	11.4 Death: Ethical Issues
	11.5 Death and Advance Care Planning
	11.6 The Final Story
	References
Chapter 12: Aging and Spirituality
	12.1 Hinduism: The Sacred Journey of the Soul, in Life and Afterlife
	12.2 Concepts of Soul and Reincarnation in Hinduism
	12.3 The Concept of God in Hinduism
	12.4 Influence of Hinduism on the Societal Structure of India
	12.5 The Concept of Yoga in Hinduism
	12.6 Influence of Hinduism on Other Civilizations
	12.7 Conclusion
	References
Index