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

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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.

Author(s): Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2021

Language: English
Pages: 194
City: Cham

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