ISBN:
9789401793315
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (343 pages)
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Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.26095
Keywords:
Aging -- Social aspects -- Asia
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Well-being -- Age factors -- Asia
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Aging ; Social aspects ; Asia..
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Well-being ; Age factors ; Asia
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Abstract:
This book brings together state-of-the-art research on successful aging in Asian populations and highlights how the factors that contribute to successful aging differ from those in the West. It examines the differences between the Asian and Western contexts in which the aging process unfolds, including cultural values, lifestyles, physical environments and family structures. In addition, it examines the question of how to add quality to longer years of life. Specifically, it looks at ways to promote health, preserve cognition, maximize functioning with social support and maintain emotional well-being despite inevitable declines and losses. Compared to other parts of the world, Asia will age more quickly as a result of the rapid socioeconomic developments leading to rising longevity and historically low fertility rates in some countries. These demographic forces in vast populations such as China are expected to make Asia the main driver of global aging in the coming decades. As a result, researchers, professionals, policymakers, as well as the commercial sector, in both East and West, are increasingly interested in gaining a deeper understanding of aging in Asia.
Abstract:
Intro -- Contents -- 1 Successful Aging: Concepts, Reflections and Its Relevance to Asia -- Definitions of Successful Aging -- The Rowe and Kahn Model -- Organization of the Book -- The Social Contexts of Successful Aging -- Family and Social Relationships -- Optimizing Physical and Mental Health -- Emotional Resilience -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I Social Contexts of Successful Aging -- 2 Demographic and Family Trends in Asia -- Demographic Trends -- Concomitant Changes in the Family and Policy Considerations -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 3 Challenges to Successful Aging in Transitional China -- Introduction -- Health Gains of Older People in China -- Health Disparities in the Chinese Elderly Population -- Urban-Rural Divide -- Health Care Systems in Urban and Rural Areas -- Health Disparities Between Urban and Rural Elders -- Regional Variations -- Socioeconomic Differentials -- Gender Differences -- Policies Addressing Health Disparity -- Rapid Urbanization and Health Risk Factors in China -- Changes in Lifestyle -- Environmental Threats -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Successful Aging and Economic Security Among Older Koreans -- Introduction -- Rapid Aging in Korea -- Poverty Rate Among Older Koreans -- Retirement Age and Pensions -- Changing Family Values -- Revision of the Civil Code -- Medical Expenses -- Gender Gap and Poverty -- Suicide Among Older Koreans -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Demographic and Structural Determinants of Successful Aging in Singapore -- Introduction -- Singapore's Changing Demographics -- Singapore's Policies to Promote Successful Aging -- Financing Old Age -- Formal Labor Force Participation -- Family and Intergenerational Relations -- Long Term and Chronic Care -- "Baby Boom" Generation -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Policy and Program Measures for Successful Aging in Japan -- Introduction.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9331-5
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