Book description
The "demographic revolution" - the aging of societies - has
become a worldwide phenomenon, affecting governments, economies, social
trends, relationships among nations, and, most of all, the elderly
themselves and their families. The pace of aging differs among nations,
however, as do the solutions for the new social needs and the rate of
addressing them. Although no two nations are alike, one way for dealing
effectively with new social demands is to learn from the creativity,
achievements, and failures of other societies. This volume examines the
issues confronting global aging through the prism of three multicultural
nations; the United States, Israel, and Australia. All three countries face
the challenges of coping with continued immigration, dramatic social and
demographic change, and the growing nexus of social diversity, along with
aging, but have established different infrastructures of programs, services,
and public benefits for their older citizens. While highlighting their
societies' experiences, the scholars contributing to this book discuss
international achievements in meeting the ultimate challenge of aging well,
as well as limitations and unmet needs, focusing on the art of coping with
growing old, adapting to health challenges, and making a place for older
persons in society. The authors not only identify the insights, indicators,
and trends that may affect both developed and developing worlds, but also
offer practical solutions for enhancing personal and societal well-being,
thus making the most of this demographic revolution.
Intended audience: students of gerontology and geriatrics; those working in
nongovernmental organizations: private, for-profit, and non-profit agencies,
including voluntary, charitable, and religious groups; those working in
national, regional, and local governments; all general readers intrigued
with the aging of societies and longevity.
About the author
Sara Carmel is a professor of medical sociology and
gerontology, president of the Israel Gerontological Society, and
director of the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Aging at
Ben-Gurion University.
Carol A. Morse is a professor and foundation director of Health and
Wellbeing Research, Monash University, Melbourne.
Fernando M. Torres-Gil is a nationally recognised scholar and
researcher in the areas of ethnicity, diversity, public policy, and
gerontology in the USA.
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