The Growth of social gerontology -- Aging in other countries and across cultures in the United States -- The Biological and physiological context of social aging -- Managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being in old age -- Cognitive changes with aging -- Personality and mental health in old age -- Love, intimacy and sexuality in old age -- Social theories of aging -- The Importance of social supports : family, friends, neighbors, and communities -- Opportunity and challenges of informal caregiving -- Living arrangements and social interactions -- Productive aging : paid and nonpaid roles and activities -- Death, dying, bereavement and widowhood -- The resilience of elders of color -- The Resilience of older women -- Social policies to address social problems -- Health and long-term care policy and programs.
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