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Fulfilling Ageing

Part of the International Perspectives on Aging Book Series (volume 30)

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-60071-6

ISBN: 978-3-030-60069-3

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Jan 5, 2021

1 - 10 of 10 Chapters

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Chapter 1Introduction

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 1 –56

[Introduction provides an overview of the book, introducing the major biological, psychological, social, cultural, historical, and existential themes that will be further developed in the rest of the chapters. In particular, the concept of fulfilling ageing is defined and explained here as a...
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Chapter 2Old Ages in History

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 57 –118

[Old ages in history is a review of how older people have been regarded throughout history, whether their roles in society have changed, how and why. We will also highlight what kind of lessons we can learn from the historical past that can be useful today, not only to understand the reality of...
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Chapter 3Old People Across Cultures

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 119 –200

[Old people across cultures focuses on the cross-cultural similarities and differences in the meaning of being old, the behaviour of older people, and the cultural traditions that derive from the process of ageing and that also shape it in the view of the members of an ethnic group.]
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Chapter 4Ageing in Better Mental HealthMentalhealth

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 201 –354

[This develops the topic of Ageing in better health. Here we return to the biology of ageing, that was first introduced in Chap. 1, but with a special emphasis on brain plasticity, a very important topic that is the focus of a fast-developing research program, and we also review psychological...
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Chapter 5The Psychology of Older Ages

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 355 –460

[This chapter starts with an analysis of self-identity and then reviews emotions and cognition in the elderly. Aspects of memory and personality and how they can affect the psychology of older people are addressed next, to then conclude with a section devoted to an analysis of psychological...
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Chapter 6The Social Dimension of Older Ages

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 461 –632

[This chapter focuses on the many factors affecting the social integration of the elderly and the psychological complexities associated with loneliness. Partners and the family are first in line as potential social factors that can contribute to elders’ well-being, but the community at large,...
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Chapter 7Language and Communication

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 633 –720

[Language and communication starts with an analysis of intra-generational communication, or the ways in which old people communicate with each other. Intra-generational communication tends to differ from communicating with younger generations (inter-generational communication) which, in turn,...
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Chapter 8Journey Towards the End of Life

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 721 –890

[This deals with the existential aspects of old age, including changes in life meaning and concerns about legacy. Existential well-being often benefits from the development of spirituality which, in turn, can be expressed in several ways, including through specific religious beliefs and...
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Chapter 9Ageing in Evolutionary Perspective

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 891 –936

[Ageing in evolutionary perspective delves into an area of inquiry that is still in development but that it promises to be of great utility in the study of ageing. In this chapter we analyse several evolutionary aspects of longevity and ageing and aim to lay down the foundations for an...
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Chapter 10Fulfilling Ageing

Cordella, Marisa; Poiani, Aldo

Pages: 937 –945

[Fulfilling ageing provides our synthesis of old age and here we also review some approaches to helping older people live a more fulfilling life. We emphasise the intermingled individual and social dimensions of fulfilling ageing, through the idea of finding personal meaning in the experience of...

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