The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging (Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology)

Recent studies show that more people than ever before are reaching old age in better health and enjoying that health for a longer time. This Handbook outlines the latest discoveries in the study of aging from bio-medicine, psychology, and socio-demography. It treats the study of aging as a multidisciplinary scientific subject, since it requires the interplay of broad disciplines, while offering high motivation, positive attitudes, and behaviors for aging well, and lifestyle changes that will help people to stay healthier across life span and in old age. Written by leading scholars from various academic disciplines, the chapters delve into the most topical aspects of aging today - including biological mechanisms of aging, aging with health, active and productive aging, aging with satisfaction, aging with respect, and aging with dignity. Aimed at health professionals as well as general readers, this Cambridge Handbook offers a new, positive approach to later life. 01_0_pp_i_ii_The_Cambridge_Handbook_of_Successful_Aging Contents Contributors Introduction 1 The_Concept_of_Successful_Aging_and_Related_Terms 2 The_Biomedical_Bases_of_Successful_Aging 3 Successful_Aging_and_the_Longevity_Revolution I Biomedical_Aspects 4 The_Connection_between_Cellular_Senescence_and_Age-Related_Diseases 5 From_Inflamm-Aging_to_Immunosenescence 6 Telomere_Dynamics_and_Aging_Related_Diseases 7 GeneLifestyle_Interactions_in_Longevity 8 Plasticity_of_the_Brain_and_Cognition_in_Older_Adults 9 Arterial_Stiffness_and_Blood_Pressure_during_the_Aging_Process 10 Prevention_of_Frailty 11 Preventive_Effects_of_Physical_Activity_in_Older_People 12 Nutrition_and_Cognition 13 Nutrition_Muscle_Function_and_Mobility_in_Older_People 14 Gerontechnologies_and_Successful_Aging 15 Optimization_of_Drug_Use_in_Older_People II Psychosocial_Factors 16 Bio-Psycho-Social_Bridge 17 The_Adaptation_Process_of_Aging 18 Behavioral_Health 19 Effects_of_Environmental_Enrichment_and_Training_across_Life_Span_in_Cognition 20 Wisdom 21 Emotions_and_Successful_Aging 22 Personal_Control_and_Successful_Aging 23 Coping_Mechanisms_through_Successful_Aging 24 Spirituality_and_Transcendence 25 Intergenerational_Family_Relationships_and_Successful_Aging 26 Involvement_with_Life_and_Social_Networks 27 Defining_Success_in_Exceptional_Longevity 28 Promoting_Successful_Aging 29 Promoting_Successful_Aging_in_the_Community III Socio-Demographic_Issues 30 The_Promise_of_Active_Aging 31 Linking_the_Socio-Physical_Environment_to_Successful_Aging 32 The_Active_Aging_Index 33 Aging_and_Capabilities Index This Handbook brings together leading scholars from various academic disciplines to further the discourse around the most topical issues of aging today - healthy, active, and productive aging, aging with satisfaction, and being treated with respect and dignity. It draws on a range of bio-medical, psychological and socio-demographic sciences.