Global aging comparative perspectives on aging and the life course

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Cover Title Copyright Contents Contributors Preface List of Countries Chapter 1: Our Aging World Introduction Culture, “Old Age,” and Aging Culture and Old Age Chronological Age Ageism Myths About Old Age in Different Cultures What to Call Older Persons Useful Economic and Population Concepts Geography and Global Aging Urban and Rural Country Classifications The Study of Global Aging To Get Educated Self-Interest The Smart Move Summary Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays A Global Perspective on Older Adults in Advertising Gender, Aging, and Power in Rural Bangladesh: Getting Older as the Priming of Women Chapter 2: The Study of Global Aging Introduction Types of Global Aging Investigation Using a Comparative Perspective The Importance of Comparison: From Description to Explanation The Challenge and the Promise of Comparative Research Conclusion Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays The Challenges of Measuring Mental Illness: A Comparison of the United States and Nepal Aging and Dementia in Brazil Chapter 3: Demographic Perspectives on an Aging World Introduction Demographic Transition Theory Demographic Divide Speed of Population Aging Demographic Dividends Measures of Population Aging Population Pyramids Proportion Aged Median Age Life Expectancy Dependency Ratios Prospective Age Interpreting and Using Demographic Data Summary Discussion Questions Key Words References Essay Population Aging in Iran and Its Implications Chapter 4: Aging Environments Introduction Home and Place as Building Blocks of Environment Home Place Housing for Older People Housing Housing and Environmental Theories of Aging Aging in Place and “Appropriate” Housing Housing Insecurity and Homelessness Housing and Wealth Livable Cities/Age-Friendly Cities Urban and Rural Living Environments Age-Friendly Initiatives Summary Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays Toward an Age-Friendly Urban and Housing Policy in Malta Designing Dementia-Friendly Neighborhoods to Improve Mobility and Wayfinding Chapter 5: Health Patterns and Behavior Introduction Disease in Old Age From Acute to Chronic Diseases Global Patterns of Disease The Burden of Disease Differences Within Older Populations—Does Aging Cause Disease? The Role of Culture in Disease Patterns Disability in Old Age Defining Disability Why Is Disability an Important Topic for Global Aging? Disability Measures for Global Comparisons Measuring Disability Comparatively Data Comparability Global Patterns of Disability Health/Illness Behavior of Older People The Sick Role Help Seeking Adherence Conclusion Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays Cultural Views of Dementia in Nigeria The Changing Nature of Health Care and Social Identity Among Older Adults in the Indian Himalayas Chapter 6: Health Care Systems Introduction Types of Health Care Systems Folk Medicine Traditional Medicine Modern Medicine Models of Organizing and Financing Modern Medicine The Bismarck Model The Beveridge Model The National Health Insurance Model The Out-of-Pocket Model Health Systems and Older People The Patient in Charge of Care Medical Consumerism Health Literacy Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health Promotion and Self-Care Self-Directed Care Conclusion Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays Russia’s Health and Health Care System An American in Havana: Observations About Aging in Cuba Chapter 7: Long-Term Services and Supports Introduction Defining LTSS Typologies of LTSS A New Typology Cross-Cutting Issues for an Aging Planet Financing Support for Family Need to Develop an Efficient and Effective LTSS System Need for Prevention Conclusion Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays The Need for Foreign LTC Workers in Japan Palliative Care: Quality of Life at Its End Chapter 8: Older Workers Introduction Working in India The Meaning of Work Formal and Informal Work Differences in Participation Issues Related to Informal Work Implications for Older Workers Improving Informal Employment Health Limitations and Work Flexible Work Arrangements An Aging Workforce Working Longer Gender Disparities Poverty at Older Ages Future of Employment in the Context of Global Aging Summary Discussion Questions Key Words References Essay Older Swedes: Living in the “Role Model of Welfare States” Chapter 9: Retirement and Pensions Introduction Retirement in Nigeria The Many Faces of Retirement Retirement Defined Types of Retirement Pension System Components Mandatory Retirement by Law Public and Private Pension Systems Social Security Systems Functional and Health Limitations and Disability Private Pension Systems Retirement in Developing Nations Retirement Policy Issues for an Aging World Can We Afford to Grow Old? Should Mandatory Retirement Be Retired? What Happens When All Workers Are Not Included in the Retirement System? Should Public Pension Plans Redistribute Income? What Is the Best Way for a Nation to Design Its Retirement System? Summary Discussion Questions Key Words References Chapter 10: Families Introduction Contemporary Definitions of Family Population Aging, Globalization, and Diversity in the Structure of Contemporary Families The Impact of Population Aging and Economic and Social Changes on the Structure of Families: The United States as a Case Study The Impact of Population Aging and Economic and Social Changes on the Structure of Families Around the Globe The Living Arrangements of Older Adults Relationships Within Families Family Solidarity in Western Europe and Israel Intergenerational Family Transfers Factors That Influence Family Functioning Government Policies and Programs Values About Family Relationships Two Emerging Patterns in Families: A Troubling Challenge and an Important Opportunity Elder Abuse: A Dark Side of Family Life Grandparents: New Opportunities and Responsibilities Conclusions Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays What Do You Call Your Grandmother? Social and Economic Support for Rural Elders in Kenya Chapter 11: Caregiving Introduction Caregiving Stress and Burden Who Provides Care? Informal Caregiving Gendered Caregiving Older Adults as Caregivers Role of Technology in Caregiving Formal Supports for Caregiving NGOs and Caregiving Conclusion Discussion Questions Key Words References Essay The Pain and Joy of Care Chapter 12: World Religions and Aging Introduction Religion as a Personal Support System Religious Commitment at Older Ages World Religions and Aging Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam Discussion and Conclusion Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays Ritual Suicide and the Place of Older Jain Women in Contemporary India Working with the Difficult Stuff: Meditation and Buddhist Perspectives for Living, Aging, and Dying Well Chapter 13: Global Aging and Global Leadership Introduction Aging Lessons from Abroad Global Aging Themes Worth Remembering Global Efforts and Interventions The Vienna World Assembly The Madrid Plan Update of the Madrid Plan Upstream Nongovernmental Organizations Becoming a Global Leader Discussion Questions Key Words References Essays Population Aging and Voluntarism in Romania Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults Index