Aging and Gerontology. Aging is a universal phenomenon that adversely affects human beings . Gerontology is the branch of science that deals with old age, the ageing process, and the problems faced by old people in general and in society.

Aging and Gerontology

Sociology Books 2008

Let us strive to realize human rights for older people and give them a meaningful place in a society they helped create.

Aging is a universal phenomenon that adversely affects human beings. Gerontology is the branch of science that deals with old age, the ageing process, and the problems faced by old people in general and in society. It is important to know the aging process, its impact on the individual and on society because the world will soon have more aged people.

The study of gerontology provides students with knowledge and critical understanding of the processes of aging and adult development. It helps to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities and options involve working with healthy and independent older adults, with older adults who have health problems and other age-related limitations.

The number of older people in the U.S. has increased ten-fold since 1900. By 2030, 20% of Americans, about 70 million people, will have passed their 65th birthday.
The population age 85 and above is currently the fastest growing segment of the older population.
There were about 65,000 people age 100 or older in 2000, and the number of centenarians is projected to grow quickly so that there may be as many as 381,000 by 2030.

Legal and Ethical Issues and Aging;

Disability and Functioning in Aging;

Images of Aging in the Humanities;

Grandparent-grandchild relationships;

Molecular Biology of Aging;

Cognitive Function and Aging;

Activity and Successful Aging;

Assistive Technology and Aging.

How and why do we age?

Is old age a period of decline?

How is individual aging related to the structure of society?

What are the problems of an aging society?

What is aging from a developmental or life course perspective?

What is the social and economic outlook for an aging society?

AARP Resource Center, free service for researching recent articles: research.aarp.org/ageline/

AARP's AgeSource Worldwide - research.aarp.org/general/agesource_home.html - AgeSource Worldwide describes clearinghouses, databases, libraries, directories, statistical resources, bibliographies and reading lists, texts, and Web "metasites" focusing on aging and allied subjects. Information from more than 20 countries is represented, and coverage includes topics ranging from Alzheimer's disease to wills and estate planning.

Administration on Aging (AoA)-federal government agency that provides information on state and federal sites and resources: .aoa.dhhs.gov/agingsites/default.htm

Ageline - columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?ALX6897 - Citations for publications related to aging.

Aging and Society of the German Sociological Association. This is the english version of the homepage of the working group on Aging and Society of the German Sociological Association. sektion-altern.de/English/eindex.htm

American Assocation of Retired Persons (AARP) - aarp.org/ - AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, they seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose. The AARP site features sections on current legislation and elections as well as policy and research. For AgeLine database of over 60,000 book and article summaries, see: research.aarp.org/ageline

Andrus Foundation-Part of AARP, this site provides information on research at: andrus.org/index.shtml

Association of Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGE-SW)-organization of social workers teaching gerontology: .agesocialwork.org

Generations United, formed in 1986 as the first national advocacy organization for public policy and programs that recognize the interdependence of children, youth, families and older adults. It represents the collective voice of many networks for young and old. Sponsors the National Center on Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children (go to site, select _Kinship Care_ on left). Additional resources on kinship care. Has developed strong partnerships with organizations advocating for youth, such as the Child Welfare League. .generationsunited.org/

Geriatric Social Work Practicum Development Program coordinated by the New York Academy of Medicine and funded by the John A.Hartford Foundation: .nyam.org/srvpfa/gsw/

Gerontological Society of America - geron.org/ - The Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.

Institute of Gerontology (Wayne State University) - iog.wayne.edu/ - The Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology (IOG) strives to contribute to the enhanced quality of life for older people in Metropolitan Detroit, the State of Michigan and across the nation. The mission of the IOG is to increase knowledge about aging, improve the practice of gerontology, and influence public policy. The site includes GeroWeb, an online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals.

Intergenerational Innovations, Seattle. Links young and old in volunteer activities. .intergenerate.org/. 206-525-8181

Intergenerational Program, Hunter College/Brookdale Center on Aging. Refer to them for their Grandparent Caregiver Law Center. Brookdale Foundation focuses on program and research efforts related to grandparents as caregivers. .brookdale.org/gpc/index.html.

Kinship Foster Care, Grandparent Caregivers: A National Guide (Legal Services for Prisoners with Children and the Brookdale Center of Aging) - .prisonactivist.org/lspc/ngcm/foster.html/

MEL Social: Aging - Aging Administration on Aging and the Aging Network, federal government site. http://mel.lib.mi.us/social/SOC-aging.html

National Academy on an Aging Society (policy arm of GSA): www.agingsociety.org

National Center for Health Statistics-Part of CDC, this site provides information on health statistics for all ages at: .cdc.gov/nchs/

National Center on Women and Aging. Women face tremendous challenges as they confront their later years. The mission of the National Center on Women and Aging is to focus national attention on the special concerns of women as they age, to develop solutions and strategies for dealing with these concerns, and to reach out to women and organizations across the country, promoting the changes necessary to improve older women's lives. http://www.heller.brandeis.edu/national/mission.html

National Institute of Aging : Information on the following programs: Biology of Aging, Behavioral and Social Research, Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging, and Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program. http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/

Project on Death in America: Transforming the Culture of Dying (Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations) - soros.org/death/

Reports from WHO-Kobe Center, a research center devoted to developing health and welfare systems for an ageing population: .who.or.jp/ageing/index.html

Reports from World Health Organization (WHO) on ageing and the life course: .who.int/hpr/ageing/

SAGE-SW- An arm of CSWE, this program, entitled Strengthening Aging and Gerontology Education in Social Work provides information on curriculum resources and models, research and reports and contains an annotated bibliography: .cswe.org/sage-sw

The Gerontological Society of America was established in 1945 to promote the scientific study of aging, to encourage exchanges among researchers and practitioners from various disciplines related to gerontology, and to foster the use of gerontological research in forming public policy. http://www.geron.org/ . Publishes Journals of Gerontology: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences and Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. The society also publishes The Public Policy and Aging Report.

The Gerontological Society of America's online job service, AgeWork Career Center, .agework.com/

The Resource Directory for Older People - aoa.gov/directory/default.htm - A cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging. The directory contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters relating to the needs of older persons.

World Health on Aging report on active aging: .who.int/hpr/Ageing/Active AgeingPolicyFrame.pdf

Calvin College: calvin.edu/academic/social_work/Gerorich/index.htm
San Jos� State University: sjsu.edu/depts/SocialWork/swarc/
University of Kansas: socwel.ku.edu/oaltc/GeroRich/index.htm
University of Minnesota: ssw.che.umn.edu/aging/aging_default.htm
The University of Iowa: uiowa.edu/~socialwk/geriatric
Gerontological Social Work at The University of Hawaii: hawaii.edu/sswork/gero/

The Journal of Aging Studies features scholarly papers offering new interpretations that challenge existing theory and empirical work. Articles need not deal with the field of aging as a whole, but with any defensibly relevant topic pertinent to the aging experience and related to the broad concerns and subject matter of the social and behavior sciences, and the humanities. - web.soc.ufl.edu/faculty/journage.htm

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development - baywood.com/authorpage/ia/ag.html

Journal of Aging and Health - Editor - Kyriakos S. Markides University of Texas, Galveston, USA - ...deals with social and behavioural factors relating to ageing and health, emphasizing health and quality of life. - sagepub.co.uk/frame.html?http://www.sagepub.co.uk/

Ageing & Society - Edited by Tony Warnes, University of Sheffield, UK
The Journal of The Centre for Policy on Ageing and The British Society of Gerontology
Aims and Scope: Ageing and Society is an interdisciplinary and international journal devoted to publishing papers which further the understanding of human ageing in the wider social and cultural context. It draws contributions and readers from a broad spectrum of subject areas. In addition to original articles, Ageing and Society features an extensive book review section and a regular updating on specified research areas. There are occasional review symposia and special issues on important topics.

Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging
Becca R. Levy and Martin D. Slade - Yale University, Suzanne R. Kunkel - Miami University, Stanislav V. Kasl - Yale University, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. apa.org/journals/psp.html
This research found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging, measured up to 23 years earlier, lived 7.5 years longer than those with less positive self-perceptions of aging. This advantage remained after age, gender, socioeconomic status, loneliness, and functional health were included as covariates. It was also found that this effect is partially mediated by will to live. The sample consisted of 660 individuals aged 50 and older who participated in a community-based survey, the Ohio
Longitudinal Study of Aging and Retirement (OLSAR). By matching the OLSAR to mortality data recently obtained from the National Death Index, the authors were able to conduct survival analyses. The findings suggest that the self-perceptions of stigmatized groups can influence longevity.

What is Sociology of Aging and the Life Course? - Sociology of Aging and the Life Course provides an analytical framework for understanding the interplay between human lives and changing social structures. Its mission is to examine the interdependence between (a) aging over the life course as a social process and (b) societies and groups as stratified by age, with succession of cohorts as the link connecting the two. asanet.org/sectionaging/

Concerns for the aging population in NC ENDURING INEQUITIES IN LATER LIFE - aging.unc.edu/infocenter/resources/2000/grcfacts.pdf

Explicit, evidence-based criteria to assess the quality of prescribing to elderly nursing home residents C. Alice Oborne, Richard Hooper, Cameron G. Swift, and Stephen H. D. Jackson - ageing.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/32/1/102

The effect of education on knowledge and management of elder abuse: a randomized controlled trial Barbora Richardson, Ginnette Kitchen, and Gill Livingston - ageing.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/31/5/335

Impact of a dedicated syncope and falls facility for older adults on emergency beds - Rose A. Kenny, Dermot O'Shea, and Heather F. Walker - ageing.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/31/4/272

Are older people willing to give up their place in the queue for cardiac surgery to a younger person? Ann Bowling, Aldo Mariotto, and Olga Evans - ageing.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/31/3/187

Unplanned readmission to hospital: a comparison of the views of general practitioners and hospital staff - Ben Pearson, Robert Skelly, Derek Wileman, and Tahir Masud - ageing.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/31/2/141

Age and sex-related bias in the management of heart disease in a district general hospital - Nigel J. Dudley, Ann Bowling, Matthew Bond, Dorothy McKee, Marie McClay Scott, Adrian Banning, Andrew T. Elder, A. Tony Martin, and Iva Blackman - ageing.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/31/1/37

The Ageing of the World's Population - Over the past few years, the world's population has continued on its remarkable transition path from a state of high birth and death rates to one characterized by low birth and death rates. At the heart of that transition has been the growth in the number and proportion of older persons. Such a rapid, large and ubiquitous growth has never been seen in the history of civilization. - un.org/esa/socdev/agewpop.htm

The theory of gerotranscendence in brief - The development of the new theory of gerotranscendence has been described by Tornstam (1989, 1994). With points of departure from own studies as well as from theories and observations of others I have suggested that human aging, the very process of living into old age, is characterized by a general potential towards gerotranscendence. Simply put, gerotranscendence is a shift in meta perspective, from a materialistic and rational view of the world to a more cosmic and transcendent one, normally accompanied by an increase in life satisfaction. linux.soc.uu.se/research/gerontology/gerotrans.html

Aging: Concepts and Controversies
by Harry R. Moody - ISBN: 0761987681 - Pine Forge Press
From the opening chapter, the author encourages students to see aging not as a fixed period of life but as a process beginning at birth and extending over the entire life course. The pedagogical design of this book focuses on controversies and questions rather than on assimilating facts or coming up with a single "correct" view about aging or older people. The readings are selected to highlight ongoing debates in the field and to stimulate students to think more deeply about what is at stake in the issues presented.

Aday, R. H. (1991). Youth’s attitudes toward the elderly: The impact of intergenerational partners. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 10(3), 372-384.
Aday, R. H. (1996). Changing children’s perceptions of the elderly: The effects of intergenerational contact. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 16(3), 37-51.
Aday, R. H., Sims, C. R., & Evans, E. (1996). Changing children’s attitudes toward the elderly: The longitudinal effects of an intergenerational partners program. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 10(2), 143-151.
Aday, Ron H. (compiler). Crime and the Elderly: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Greenwood Press, 1988. Ref. Z5703.4 .A35 A33 1988. Over 300 annotated entries are included in this bibliography. The work is divided into three parts. The first part deals with crimes against the elderly, while part two focuses on the elderly as criminals. The final section includes entries relating to resources and information on organizations and agencies that have an interest in crime and the elderly.
An International Directory of Organizations in Aging. Washington, DC: American Association for International Aging, 1988. Ref. HQ 1060 .I55 1988x. The organizations listed in this directory are those dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of the elderly. Each of the 364 organizations, representing 136 countries, are profiled in this work. In the profile is included the mission of the organization along with member countries, priority concerns in aging, activities and publications offered by the organization.
Angelis, J., & Reisch, K. (1989). Aging Across the Curriculum. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
Anne Jamieson, Christina Victor (Editors) - Researching Ageing and Later Life: The Practice of Social Gerontology - Review - Synopsis - The changing demographic profiles of modern societies has led to a growing interest in understanding ageing and later life among those working within the social sciences and humanities. This edited volume addresses the methodological challenges entailed in studying the process of ageing and life course changes, as well as the experience of being old. The book focuses on the theory and practice of doing research, using a wide range of examples and case studies. The contributors, who are prominent researchers in the field, review the range of practices in the use of different methodologies and give in-depth examples, based on their own research experience. The book covers a variety of disciplines and methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, and a diversity of sources, including fiction, photographs, as well as the traditional social science sources.
Babic, A. L. (1990). Primer on Aging. Acton, MA: Copley.
Bagnell, P.V.D. & Soper, P. (1989). Perceptions of Aging in Literature: A Cross-Cultural Study. New York: Greenwood Press.
Balkema, John B. (ed.). Aging: A Guide to Resources. Syracuse, NY: Neal-Schuman, 1983. Ref. Z 7164 .O4 A33 1983. An annotated bibliography of books, journal articles, and government documents on social gerontology arranged in sections reflecting the major concerns in aging. Name and subject indexes appended.
Binstock, Robert H. and Shanas, Ethel. Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1985. Ref. HQ 1061 .H336 1985. Designed to provide comprehensive information, major reference sources, and suggested areas for further research. Emphasis is on the social aspects of aging as viewed through the perspective of the social sciences. Major sections are entitled: the study of aging, the social aspects of aging, aging and the social structure, aging and the social systems, aging and social intervention. Contains an author index to the extensive bibliographies, as well as a comprehensive subject index.
Birren, J. E. (Ed.). (1996). Encyclopedia of Gerontology: Age, Aging, and the Aged (2 vols.). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Birren, James E. & Cochran, Kathryn. (2001). Telling the Stories of Life Through Guided Autobiography Groups. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press. 0801866340. A guidebook for group leaders who want to work with older persons in group settings at recalling and recording their autobiographies. It includes a wealth of general information as well as detailed instruction on planning individual sessions. The authors have included much about how this type of exercise benefits participants.
Birren, James E. and Shaie, K. Warner. (eds.). Handbook of the Psychology of Aging. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985. Ref. BF 724.55 .A35 H36 1985. This work is divided into six main parts: (1) theory and methods in the psychology of aging, (2) biological influences on behavior, (3) social influences on behavior, (4) behavioral processes, (5) psychological applications to the individual, (6) psychological applications to society. Following each chapter is an extensive list of references. Contains author and subject indexes.
Birren, James E., Sloane, R. Bruce...[et al.], editors. 2nd ed. Handbook of Mental Health and Aging. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1992. Ref. +RC 451.4 .A5 H38. 1991. This work contains original contributions by specialists from many disciplines reviewing the theory, research and current practice of mental health and aging. Author and subject indexes included. An extensive list of references follow each of the work's chapters.
Blumenthal, Herman T. Handbook of Diseases of Aging. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1983. Ref. RC 952.5 .H345 1983. "This handbook examines the group of disorders that account for most of the disease-caused mortalities in late life." Contains author and subject indexes.
Carter, Jimmy. (1998). The Virtues of Aging. New York: Ballentine. ISBN 0-345-42592-8. A former President of the United States shares personal stories along with his ideas on the challenges and blessings of growing old.
Chopra, Deepak and Simon, David. (2001). Grow Younger, Live Longer: Ten Steps to Reverse Aging. Harmony Books. ISBN 0609600796. A step-by-step plan which allows readers to regain an energetic and youthful outlook. In easy- to-follow language, the authors suggest ways to nourish your mind and body, allowing you to forestall, or even reverse, the aging process.
Claflin, Edward (editor). (1998). Age Protectors: Your Guide to Perpetual Youth. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, Inc. ISBN 0-87596-454-0. From the editors of Prevention Health Books, this collection of essays by leading doctors and experts presents methods for increasing longevity and slowing down the aging process. It addresses a number of health problems with practical, step-by-step solutions.
Clark, Etta (1995) Growing Old Is Not For Sissies II: Portraits Of Senior Athletes. San Francisco: Pomegranate Artbooks. ISBN 0876544782. Inspirational black and white photographs of older athletes, both male and female, as they compete and work out. The book includes photos of swimmers, body builders, surfers and more with accompanying quotes and comments.
Cole, T. R., & Winkler, M. G., (Eds.). (1994). The Oxford Book of Aging. Oxford Univ. Press.
Costa, Joseph J. Abuse of the Elderly. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books, 1984. Ref. HV 1461 .A28 1984. This work is divided into two sections. The first section explores the elderly as victims. Part two offers information on resources and services. State and local agencies and organizations on aging are listed along with information on available education and training materials. Included is also a listing of abstracts, indexes, periodicals, and journals dealing with the elderly.
Couper, D. (1992). Schools in an Aging Society. Hartford, CT: Connecticut State Department of Education and Department on Aging.
Cox, Harold (editor). (1999) Annual Editions: Aging 00/01. Guilford, Connecticut: Dushkin/McGraw Hill. ISBN 0-07-233950-0. A collection of recent articles in the field of gerontology. Designed to represent a number of viewpoints and a number of approaches to problem-solving, this book provides a unique perspective on aging in America. Nicely illustrated.
Coyle, Jean M. Women and Aging: A Selected, Annotated Bibliography. New York: Greenwood Press, 1989. Ref. Z 7164 .O4 C68 1989. This bibliography contains over 600 entries pertaining to women and aging. Although the focus is mainly on the older women, there are some references that pertain to middle-aged women. Among the major areas covered in this work are roles and relationships, employment, health, sexuality, religion and retirement.
Dass, Ram. (2000). Still Here: Embracing Aging, Changing, and Dying. New York: Riverhead Books. ISBN 1-57322-049-3. Sixties icon Ram Dass explores what it means to get older. He looks into the aging process in order to lead readers to a sense of purpose and spirituality. In so doing, he tries to provide a new positive perspective on aging and dying.
David M. Weiss, Diane E. Mahlman,...[et al.], editors. National Guide to Funding in Aging. . New York: The Foundation Center, 1987. Ref. HV 1461 .W42 1987. Describes foundations, voluntary organizations, and federal and state funding programs for arts, civil rights, education, employment, health, housing, etc.
Digeronimo, Theresa Foy. (2001). How to Talk to Your Senior Parents About Really Important Things: Specific Questions and Answers and Useful Things to Say. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 0787956163. A sensitively written book on how to deal with many difficult issues that boomers are faced with regarding their aging parents. This book is a wonderful tool for improving communication between the generations, providing detailed instructions for bringing up and discussing many topics including money, careers, and health.
Dychtwald, Ken. (1999). Age Power: How the 21st Century Will Be Ruled by the New Old. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam. ISBN 0874779545. One of America’s leading experts on gerontology explains how the aging of the baby-boomer generation will change the way we all live in the coming years. Dychtwald looks at the role of older people in past societies and shows how and why the “new old” will be different. He identifies some ways in which we might better prepare for this coming wave of Age Power.
Edwards, Willie M. and Flynn, Frances. Gerontology: A Core List of Significant Works with Historical Perspectives from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Ann Arbor, MI: The University of Michigan, 1982. Ref. Z 7164 .O4 E38 1982x. Major focus of this edition is on works from the three title countries, however, eight additional countries are included. "Proceedings of conferences, congresses, courses and colloquia are included in the international section or their cross-reference significance." Author and title indexes are appended.
Egendorf, Laura K. 2002. An Aging Population. Opposing Viewpoints. Greenhaven Press: San Diego, CA.
Eide, Margaret and Twyla Mueller Racz. Alzheimer's Disease. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1987. Ref. Z 6665.7 .A45 E37 1987. Alzheimer's Disease is the focus of this annotated bibliography that contains over 250 references. Some of the areas covered are: symptoms and causes of the disease, diagnosis, care and treatment, and psychological and social aspects. All references are English language materials that should be readily available at most libraries across the country.
Encyclopedia of Senior Citizens Information Sources. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research Company, 1987. Ref. +Z7164 .O4 E52 1987. "A bibliographic guide to approximately 13,500 citations for publications, organizations and other sources of information on nearly 300 subjects relating to the concerns of senior citizens."
Ernaux, Annie. A Man's Place. New York: Four Walls Eight Windows, 1992.
Finch, Caleb E. and Schneider, Edward L. (eds.). 2nd ed. Handbook of the Biology of Aging. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1985. Ref. QP 86 .H35 1985. Designed for the general scientific audience as well as the specialist, this handbook focuses attention on the interrelationships between aging and disease. Major sections include: perspectives on aging and mortality, aging in lower systems, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, neurobiology, human biology and pathology. There are extensive bibliographies on all topics discussed, as well as author and subject indexes.
Fowler, M. & McCutcheon, P., (Eds.). (1991). Songs of Experience: An Anthology of Literature on Growing Old. New York: Ballantine.
Fowler, M. & McCutcheon, P., (Eds.). (1994). Love in Full Bloom: The Many Faces of Love in the Golden Years. New York: Ballantine.
Gambone, James. (2000). Refirement: A Boomer’s Guide to Life After 50. Minneapolis: Kirk House Publishing. ISBN 1886513260. As the title suggests, Gambone advocates putting “fire” into the retirement years. In this book, he calls for an active lifestyle that reflects a person’s wants and values. He advises people to live their later years in a way that will give something back to the next generation.
Gibson, H.B. (2000). Loneliness in Later Life. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 033392018X. Using the results of a British survey and a collection of autobiographies, Gibson draws some interesting conclusions about loneliness and old age. He finds that being alone is not necessarily a negative thing for many older people and that many people deliberately seek solitude. He looks at loneliness as it has appeared in works of literature through the ages and finds that in today's modern society, older people are much healthier and more active with many more options for living than they had in previous generations.
Guttmann, David. European American Elderly: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Greenwood Press, 1987. Ref. Z7165 .U5 G92 1987. This bibliography includes 310 annotated references. The references cited are works on the elderly Euro-American population published in the United States over the past fifteen years. All references "refer to people 65 years or older and deal with one or more group of elderly who are defined as Euro-Americans." The elderly in this work refer to both old and new immigrants.
Guttmann, David. Jewish Elderly in the English-Speaking Countries. New York: Greenwood Press, 1989. Ref Z7164 .O4 G87 1989. The annotated references in this bibliography total over 275. Some of the broad topics covered include characteristics of Jewish aged, special problems of Jewish aged and the well being of Jewish elderly.
Hamon, R., & Koch, D. (1993). The elder mentor relationship: An experiential learning tool. Educational Gerontology, 19, 147-159.
Harris, Diana K. Dictionary of Gerontology. New York: Greenwood Press, 1988. Ref. HQ 1061 .H338 1988. All terms included in this work are defined in a clear, concise manner. In most cases, examples or brief sentences are given for each term. This work also serves as a bibliography since there is at least one complete citation provided at the end of each entry.
Harris, Diana K. The Sociology of Aging. New York: Garland Publishing, 1985. Ref. Z7164 .O4 H374 1985. The years 1960-1980 are covered in this annotated bibliography. This work is divided into several sections; each deals with a different aspect of the sociology of aging theme. Also included is a section that provides names and addresses of offices and associations on aging.
Henderson, Sallirae. (2000). A Life Complete: Emotional and Spiritual Growth for Midlife and Beyond. New York: Scribner. ISBN 0-684-83775-7. Henderson shows how the decisions one makes in middle age can have tremendous bearing on later life. She found that many older people were plagued by regrets and unresolved issues from their youth and middle years. In this book, she presents a plan for getting rid of those unpleasant and unproductive emotions so that old age can be filled with a sense of purpose and serenity.
Hooyman, N. R. & Kiyak, H. A. (1996). Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Janelli, L. M. (1993). Grandparent’s depictions in children’s literature: A revisit. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 14(2), 43-52.
Jay Sokolovsky, ed. The Cultural Context of Aging: Worldwide Perspectives., 2nd ed. Westport, CN: Bergin & Garvey, 1997.
Johnson, Richard P. (1998). The 12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality: Powerful Lessons on Living Agelessly. Liguori, Missouri: Liguori. ISBN 0-7648-0230-5. Johnson lays out 12 lessons on spiritual aging that he has formulated from a Christian perspective. He attempts to celebrate the aging process by encouraging people to embrace their older years and not view them as “the beginning of the end.”
Kausler, Donald, H. and Kausler, Barry C. (2001). The Graying of America: An Encyclopedia of Aging, Health, Mind, and Behavior. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press. ISBN 0252026357. Using non-technical language, this encyclopedia presents and interprets subjects in the areas of biology, psychology, and sociology as they apply to the aging process. Over 300 articles are included.
Kingson, E., Hirshorn, B., & Cornman, J. (1986). Ties that bind: The interdependence of generations. Cabin John, MD: Seven Locks Press.
Kohn, M., Donley, C., & Wear, D., (Eds.). (1992). Literature and Aging: An Anthology. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
Krause, D., & Chapin, R. (1987). Examination of attitudes about old age in a sample of elementary school children. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 7(3-4), 81-91.
Kupetz, B. N. (1994). Ageism: A prejudice touching both young and old. Day Care and Early Education, 21(3), 34-37.
Lambert, D., Dellmann-Jenkins, M., & Fruit, D. (1990). Planning for contact between the generations: An effective approach. The Gerontologist, 30, 553-557.
Laws, G. (1995). Understanding ageism: Lessons from feminism and postmodernism. Gerontologist, 35, 112-118.
Learning About Aging. National Retired Teachers Association and American Association of Retired Persons. Chicago: American Library Association, 1981. Ref. Z 164 .O4 L42. An annotated bibliography of 120 books and 33 audiovisual entries intended to help secondary school teachers locate materials for curricula on aging.
Leslie Morgan and Suzanne Kunkel. Aging: The Social Context. Pine Forge Press, 1998.
Levine, C. (1989). Resources for Teaching About the Aged. The Journal of Aging and Judaism.
Lyons, C. (1982). On Growing Older: Curriculum Guides-Grades 1-6. Pittsburgh, PA: Generations Together, University of Pittsburgh.
Mack, C., & Wilson, J. (1989). Share It with the Children: Preschool Curriculum on Aging Instructional Guide. Pittsburgh, PA: Generations Together, University of Pittsburgh.
Maddox, George L., et al. The Encyclopedia of Aging. New York: Springer Publishing Co., 1987. Ref. HQ 1061 .E53 1987. This reference work offers concise, descriptive articles on approximately 500 entries. Topics include social, psychological, and biomedical issues and concepts relating to the elderly and the aging process. Government and community services and programs, research instruments and selected organizations and conferences are also covered. Cross-referenced and indexed.
McCollum, S., & Shreeve, W. (1994). Young and old making a difference. Early Child Development and Care, 99, 103-112.
McGowan, T. G., & Blankenship, S. (1994). Intergenerational experience and ontological change. Educational Gerontology, 20(6), 589-604.
McGuire, S. L. (1993). Promoting positive attitudes through aging education: A study with preschool children. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 13(4), 3-12.
Meadows, R. E., & Fillmer, H. T. (1987). Depictions of aging in basal readers of the 1960s and 1980s. Educational Gerontology, 13(1), 85-100.
Miller, James E. (1997). Welcoming Change: Discovering Hope in Life’s Transitions. Minneapolis: Augsburg. ISBN 0-8066-3338-7. An insightful exploration of change along with simple, affirming suggestions for managing life’s transitions. Text interspersed with inspiring quotations and balanced with full-color nature photographs that suggest hope and strength.
Moody, Harry R. (1998). The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages That Shape Our Lives. New York: Doubleday. ISBN 0385486774. Moody finds common ground between the many types of spiritual quests that people embark on in their later lives. He has come up with a 5-step process that he believes encompasses the majority of these efforts. Using stories from everyday life as well as myth and legend, Moody shows us how these journeys can lead us to a fulfilling later life.
Moody, Harry R. 2002. Aging. Concepts and Controversies. 4th Edition. Pine Forge: CA.
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Myers, David. (2000). A Quiet World: Living with Hearing Loss. New Haven: Yale University Press. ISBN 0300084390. Myers, who himself suffers from gradual hearing loss, looks into the world of the hard-of-hearing. He shows how not being able to hear tends to isolate people from the rest of the world, but reports on numerous medical advances, from surgery to hearing aids which can help those suffering from hearing loss. He also gives advice to family and friends of those with hearing loss on how to communicate with them.
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National Directory of Educational Programs in Gerontology and Geriatrics. Washington, DC: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, 1991. Ref. HQ 1060 .N35 1991. A profile of each institution listed in this directory has been supplied. The profiles include an overview of the campus, a description of gerontology programs offered, information on gerontology related actiities and financial aid information.
Newman, S. (1985, November). A Curriculum on Aging in our Schools; Its Time Has Come. Paper presented at the Brookdale Institute on Aging and Human Development, New York. (ERIC Documentation Reproduction Service No. ED275572)
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Oriol, William E. Federal Public Policy on Aging Since 1960: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Greenwood Press, 1987. Ref. Z7164 .O40 74 1987. This bibliography covers the years 1960 through early 1986. In excess of 750 annotated references are included. The references are organized into 35 sections. Each section focuses on a different detail of public policy on aging such as retirement income, home health services and consumer issues. References are indexed by author and subject. The appendix included offers information on congressional committees and national organizations.
Paster, Zorba with Meltsner, Susan. (2001). The Longevity Code: Your Personal Prescription for a Longer, Sweeter Life. Clarkson Potter/Publishers. ISBN 0609603604. The popular radio host and physician introduces five spheres of wellness – physical, mental, kinship/social, spiritual, and material – that encompass all aspects of life. Within each sphere, Dr. Paster identifies both “busters,” negative lifestyle aspects, and “boosters,” positive lifestyle aspects. The book helps identify which “busters” are most detrimental to you and how you can replace them with “boosters” using a clip-out card system.
Piper, Hanns G. The Nursing Home Primer. White Hall, VA: Betterway Publications, 1989. Ref. RA 997 .P54 1989. "A comprehensive guide to nursing homes and other long-term care operations." General information is provided on nursing home selection and alternative non-institutional services. Among the subjects included in this work are adjustment to the nursing home, financial and legal considerations and psychological changes.
Pipher, Mary Bray. (2000). Another Country: Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders. New York: Riverhead Books. ISBN 1573227846. Psychologist Pipher explains some of the basic psychological differences between today’s older persons and their boomer children. She shows that while the kids grew up in an atmosphere of emotional openness, the older generation considered emotional displays a sign of weakness. This book tries to reconcile the two ways of thinking.
Polisar, D., Wygant, L., Cole, T. & Perdomo, C. (Eds.). (1988). Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? An Annotated Bibliography of Aging and the Humanities. Washington, DC: Gerontological Society of America.
Porter, L. & Porter, L. M. (Eds.). (1984). Aging in Literature. International Book Publishers.
Pratt, F. (1986). Aging education aim: To prepare youth for long lives. Perspective on Aging.
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Roizen, Michael & Stephenson, Elizabeth Ann. (2001). RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? New York: Cliff Street Books. ISBN 0060930756. Roizen, a gerontologist at the University of Chicago, has come up with a method for determining what he calls your “real age,” which is either the same or more or less than your actual age according to many factors that are taken into consideration. Once you determine your “real age” using a quiz, you can then read about many things you can do to reduce it. The book focuses on preventative health maintenance and presents its lessons in an easy to follow format.
Rowe, John & Kahn, Robert. (1998). Successful Aging. New York: Pantheon Books. ISBN 0-375-40045-1. A compelling presentation of the factors that determine how well we age—the result of the MacAuthur Foundation Study of Aging in America, which shows how to maintain optimum physical and mental strength throughout later life.
Schick, Frank L. (ed.). Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1986. Ref. +HQ 1064 . U5 S343 1986. Provides statistical data about the aging population in the United States as of December 1985. Included are tables and charts from over 120 publications, most of which are government sources.
Scott, J. N. (1986). Aging instruction offers new challenges for the social studies hour. The Social Studies, 77(3), 116-118.
Scott-Maxwell, F. (1968, 1979). The Measure of My Days. New York: Penguin.
Seefeldt, C. & Warman, B. (1990). Young and Old Together. Washington DC: The National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Sennett, D., (Ed.). (1988). Full Measure: Modern Short Stories on Aging. Grey Wolf Press.
Shalomi-Schachter, Zalman & Miller, Ronald S. (1997). From Age-Ing to Sage-Ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing Older. New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0446671770. Drawing on a number of religious traditions, Rabbi Shalomi-Schachter guides readers through a re-thinking of what old age should be. He envisions a life of mentoring and sharing knowledge with others. Among other subjects, Shalomi-Schacter emphasizes constructive ways of facing death.
Shenk, D., & Achenbaum, W. A., (Eds.). (1994). Changing Perceptions of the Aging and the Aged. New York: Springer.
Sheppard, H. L. (1990). Damaging stereotypes about aging are taking hold: How to counter them? Perspective on Aging, 19(1), 4-8.
Silverman, Jay, Elaine Hughes, and Diana Roberts Wienbroer. 2002. Rules of Thumb. A Guide for Writers, with 2002 APA Update and Electronic Tutor CD-ROM. 5th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Smith, C. H. (1989). Richard Eberhart's poems on aging. Journal of Aging Studies, 3, 75-80.
Snowdon, David. (2001). Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives. New York: Bantam Books. ISBN 0-553-80163-5. A very readable account of Dr. Snowdon’s groundbreaking study of aging which uses Nuns as research subjects. The book combines interesting descriptions of the scientific process with fascinating portraits of many of the Nuns involved. Dr. Snowdon sheds a lot of light on Alzheimer’s and the aging process and also poses many questions to be answered by ongoing research.
Sokoloff, J. (1987). The Margin that Remains: A Study of Aging in Literature. (American University Studies, Series 4, English Language and Literature, Vol. 37). New York: Peter Lang.
Sparks, Nicholas. (1996). The Notebook. New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0-446-52080-2. Set amid the austere beauty of coastal North Carolina, this short novel tells of a deep and lifelong love between a rugged man named Noah and his strong and talented wife, Allie. A moving portrait of love and its sweet endurance, even in the face of Alzheimer’s and end-of-life frailness.
Thomas, William H. (1996). Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home---The Eden Alternative in Action. Acton, Massachusetts: VanderWyk & Burnham. ISBN 0-9641089-6-8. This book describes a new approach to running nursing homes that emphasizes empowering the staff and patients to create healthy atmospheres free of boredom, overmedication, and loneliness and full of gardens, art, and children. It tells how to “edenize” any nursing home using a step-by-step method.
Thomas, William H.; Strohmeier, Lenice U. (Illustrator); Osti, Roberto (Illustrator). (1999) Learning from Hannah: Secrets for a Life Worth Living. Acton, Massachusetts: VanderWyk & Burnham. ISBN 1889242098. An autobiographical tale, disguised as fiction, which describes how Thomas, a Harvard educated doctor and geriatrics expert, came to found the Eden Alternative for nursing homes. In the story, a shipwrecked Thomas and his wife learn how to care for the elderly, in a healthy and respectful manner, on a remote island and then bring the ideas back to the “civilized” world.
Vaillant, George E. (2002). Aging Well: Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development. New York: Little Brown & Company. ISBN 0316989363. Using a study which followed 824 subjects from their teens to old age, Vaillant is able to tell us quite a bit about what leads to a happy, healthy life. He is able to show the importance of lifestyle choices, as opposed to a person’s background and also offers step-by-step advice for ways to improve.
Waggoner, G. (1995). Adopt an elder: Linking youth and the elderly. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 20 (1), 41-52.
Wall, Frank A. (1996). Where Did Mary Go? A Loving Husband’s Struggle with Alzheimer’s. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books. ISBN 1-57392-070-3. A very personal account of a husband’s struggle with his 64-year-old wife’s illness. He shares practical lessons learned during his years of caregiving.
Weg, Ruth B. Nutrition and Aging: A Selected Bibliography. Los Angeles: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontological Center, University of Southern California, 1977. Ref. Z 5776 .N8 W24. This "selected bibliography" includes data from studies on affect and attitude of older persons toward food and their eating patterns.
Wei, Jeanne Y. & Levkoff, Sue. (2000) Aging Well: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health. New York: John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 047132678X. Written by two Harvard Medical School faculty, this book deals with many aspects of how the body ages. It describes in detail a number of body systems, telling about the changes that the aging process brings. The book also includes strategies for dealing with age-related problems.
Wharton, George F. Sexuality and Aging: An Annotated Bibliography. Metuchen, NJ: The Scarecrow Press, 1981. Ref. Z 7164 .S42 W48 1981. This bibliography includes 861 works which provide basic facts about the changes that occur in the sexual organs and activity of older persons. Includes an author index.
Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?: An Annotated Bibliography of Aging and The Humanities. Washington, DC: The Gerontological Society of America, 1988. Ref. Z7164 .O4 W46 1988. The full bibliographic citations that comprise this work are from the field of humanistic gerontology. The more than 1,000 works referenced are all English language and have been published between 1975 and Spring, 1987. The topics covered include ethics and philosophy, history, literature and art, religion and interdisciplinary humanities as they relate to gerontology.
Wilder, Effie. (1995). Out to Pasture, But Not Over the Hill. Atlanta: Peachtree Publishers. ISBN 1-56145-101-0. A charming novel by 85-year-old Effie Wilder, which stars Hattie McNair, a journal-keeper and eavesdropper whose humor and indomitable spirit offer an amusing and heartwarming look at the often avoided topics of aging and retirement.
Willcox, Bradley J.; Willcox, D. Craig; & Suzuki, Makoto. (2001). The Okinawa Program: How the World’s Longest-Lived People Achieve Everlasting Health—And How You Can Too. New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers. ISBN 0-609-60747-2. Based on a landmark 25 year study of centenarians, this book shows how the Okinawans have become the longest-lived population in the world. It lays out an easy-to-follow plan, which includes diet, exercise and lifestyle changes which will help readers increase their chances of living longer, too.
Wolfelt, Alan. (1997). The Journey Through Grief: Reflections on Healing. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press. ISBN 1-879651-11-4. Information-packed yet brief reflection that provides a healing balm and source of empowerment for mourners as well as much-needed insight for professional caregivers.
Wyatt-Brown, A. M., & Rossen, J. (Eds.). (1993). Aging & Gender in Literature: Studies in Creativity. Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia.
Young-Eisnedrath, Polly. (1997). The Resilient Spirit: Transforming Suffering into Insight and Renewal. New York: Perseus. ISBN 0201517450. Young-Eisnedrath encourages people to learn from their hardships and draw on their life experiences to overcome pain. She uses both Buddhism and the works of C.G. Jung to make her points.