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Aging in European Societies

Part of the International Perspectives on Aging Book Series (volume 6)

Editors: Phellas, Constantinos

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-8345-9

ISBN: 978-1-4419-8344-2

Publisher: Springer US - Springer Journals

Sep 26, 2012

1 - 10 of 18 Chapters

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Chapter 1Introduction

Constantinos, Phellas

Pages: 1 –7

[The World Health Organization once asked (2002): “As people are living longer, how can the quality of life in old age be improved? How do we help people remain active and independent as they age? How do we strengthen health promotion and prevention policies especially those directed to older...
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Chapter 2Challenging Statutory Pensions Reforms in an Aging Europe: Adequacy Versus Sustainability

Amitsis, Gabriel

Pages: 9 –32

[This chapter discusses the development of statutory first pillar pensions’ reforms within the fragmented European social policy regime. It provides a doctrinal analysis concerning the institutional and operational status of pension reforms, discussing the performance of national systems before...
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Chapter 3Technology and Ageing: Potential for European Societies

Claßen, Katrin; Schmidt, Laura I.; Wahl, Hans-Werner

Pages: 33 –46

[The issue of aging and technology has been and remains to be a key issue in European aging research as well as in major European funding schemes such as the Framework Programs (see the issue of “Ambient Assisted Living/AAL” in particular). In this chapter, we address the various roles which...
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Chapter 4Dependence and Individualism: The Influence of Modern Ideologies on Older People’s Food Security

Fjellström, Christina; Mattsson Sydner, Ylva

Pages: 47 –60

[Individualism has become a dominant part of modern thinking which means that each and everyone should be responsible for their own lives. This could be exemplified by taking care of health and body by responsible food choice. People are encouraged to be as independent as possible no matter what...
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Chapter 5European Older Adults’ Social Activity Networks in National Context: A Cross-National Exploration of National Cultural, Policy, and Economic Characteristics

Mair, Christine A.

Pages: 61 –81

[Previous sociological and gerontological research documents the benefits of social ties for older adults. By integrating literature on linked lives, activity theory, and social networks, I suggest the concept of a “social activity network” (SAN), which is a broad network composed of...
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Chapter 6What About Happiness in Later Life?

Paúl, Constança; Teixeira, Laetitia; Ribeiro, Oscar

Pages: 83 –96

[Along with the remarkable rise of life expectancy, happiness has become a major issue for people who live a longer life. The aging process encompasses some declines that challenge the well-being of people. The chapter begins with the discussion of happiness across the life span, its relation...
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Chapter 7Dementia and Quality-of-Life Issues in Older People

Diaz-Ponce, Ana; Cahill, Suzanne

Pages: 97 –115

[This chapter will argue that whilst population ageing is a positive feature of recent times and something we should clearly celebrate, an inevitable consequence of increased longevity is the growth in numbers of older people across Europe who will present with a dementia. An overview of facts...
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Chapter 8Changes in Functional Ability with Ageing and Over Time

Deeg, Dorly J. H.; Huisman, Martijn; Terwee, Caroline B.; Comijs, Hannie C.; Thomese, G. C. Fleur; Visser, Marjolein

Pages: 117 –132

[With increasing life expectancy, a major concern is whether the years gained are spent in good or in poor health. Disability has become the main indicator of health at older ages. Important questions are how it increases with age, what factors increase the chance of disability and what...
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Chapter 9Family Networks and Supports in Older Age

Chiatti, Carlos; Melchiorre, Maria Gabriella; Di Rosa, Mirko; Principi, Andrea; Santini, Sara; Döhner, Hanneli; Lamura, Giovanni

Pages: 133 –150

[This chapter will focus on the role of family networks and other social support networks for well-being in older age, providing empirical data across European countries on different sources of support. The first section will illustrate how family care in this respect represents a relevant actor,...
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Chapter 10Factors Influencing Inequalities in the Quality of Life

Ioannidi, Elli; Mestheneos, Elizabeth

Pages: 151 –161

[Quality of life (QoL) continues to be an important but contentious issue whether studied in the general population or amongst older people. Objective and subjective factors impact on the QoL of older people. Objective indicators include levels of income and education, housing standards and the...

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