An Introduction to Gerontology: List of tables

1. Introduction Ian Stuart-Hamilton 2. The biology of ageing: a primer Joao Pedro de Magalhaes 3. Fostering resilience, promoting health, and preventing disease in older adults Sharon Ostwald and Carmel Dyer 4. Ageing and health: managing co-morbidities and functional disability in older people Carmel Dyer and Sharon Ostwald 5. Social care and older people Raymond Ngan 6. Cognitive processes and ageing Paul Verhaeghen 7. The psychology of atypical ageing Bob Woods 8. Sociological perspectives on ageing Kate Davidson 9. Retirement Lynn McDonald 10. Sexuality and ageing Rebecca Flyckt and Sheryl A. Kingsberg 11. Policies on ageing Suzanne Wait 12. Cross-cultural differences in ageing Sandra Torres 13. Technology and ageing Anthea Tinker 14. Literary portrayals of ageing Diana Wallace 15. Palliative care for older adults Lynn O'Neill and Sean Morrison 16. Conclusions Ian Stuart-Hamilton.