Aging and Development- Front Cover; Aging and Development; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; List of illustrations; Figures; Tables; Boxes; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction: aging and development; PART I: Developmental perspectives on aging; Chapter 2: Theories of adult development: midlife to old age; Psychodynamic theories; Theories based on empirical investigation; Disengagement theory and its rivals; Newer developmental models of aging; Socio-emotional selectivity theory; The study of wisdom; Chapter 3: Current research on developmental aspects of aging
Regulation of emotionGenerativity; Reminiscence and life review; PART II: Aging and adaptation; Chapter 4: Theories of aging and adaptation; Differential aging; Selective optimisation with compensation; Shifting between assimilation and accommodation; Relationships and future-time perspective; The dynamic maturational model of attachment; Chapter 5: Current research themes on aging and adaptation; Attitudes to aging; The supportive role of personal relationships; Meaning, spirituality and religion; PART III: Development and adaptation in advanced old age; Chapter 6: Perspectives on late life
'Real old age'Characteristics of the very old; Adaptation to late life; Coming to terms with living in care settings; Dementia: the negation of development?; The terminal phase of life; Chapter 7: Current research on development and adaptation in late life; Continuity of the self in late life; Meeting psychological needs in assisted-living and care settings; Living well with dementia; Chapter 8: Concluding thoughts and suggestions for further reading; Selected websites; Glossary; References; Index
