The social processes of aging and old age

1. The Emergence of Aging: An Important Area of Study. 2. Changing Demographics of Aging. 3. Physical and Psychological Aspects of Aging. 4. A Social Psychology of Aging. 5. The Emergence of Social Theories of Old Age. 6. The Aging in Changing Living Situations. 7. The Elderly in the Family. 8. Patterns of Participation of the Aged in the Community. 9. Politics and the Emergence of Policies on Aging. 10. The Extent of Economic Dependency among the Aged. 11. Retirement as a Social Institution and a Process. 12. Health and Health Care for the Aged. 13. The Development and Provision of Long-Term Care for the Aged. 14. Social Service Provision in the Aging Network. 15. Religion as a Vital Aspect of Aging. 16. Dying and Death as Experiences of the Aged. 17. Possible Future Trends in Aging.