The only graduate text to encompass the full range of issues regarding the psychology of aging
This is the first graduate-level text that offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging. Among the multitude of topics addressed are biological theories of aging, neuroimaging methods in aging research, neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve and cognitive interventions, a detailed overview of neurocognitive disorders in aging such as Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body disease, relationships in aging, work vs. retirement, cultural issues in aging, and aging and the legal system, to name just a few critical topics.
With an emphasis on promoting critical thinking, the text is enriched with discussion questions in each chapter along with suggestions for more in-depth readings. In addition it includes chapter PowerPoints and an Instructor's Manual with sample syllabi for a 10-week course and a 15-week course. Written for graduate students in multiple gerontology-related disciplines, the text is also of value to individuals studying nursing, medicine, social work, biology, and occupational, physical, and speech therapies.
Key Features:Addresses the biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components, and social aspects
Written by a variety of experts on each area
Emphasizes critical thinking throughout the text
Presents discussion questions in each chapter
Includes PowerPoints and an Instructor's Manual with sample syllabi
Tailored to graduate students from multiple disciplines embarking on clinical or research careers involving older adults.

1. Introduction to the Psychology of Aging:
Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP

Section 1: Biological Underpinnings of Aging

2. Biological Theories of Aging:
Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP

3. The Aging Body and Age-Related Health Conditions:
J. Kaci Fairchild, Ph.D., Kari A. Haws, Ph.D., and Christie Mead, M.A.

4. Changes to the Brain: Methods of Investigation, Aging, and Neuroplasticity:
Tyler A. Rickards, Ph.D., Juliana Baldo, Ph.D., and Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP

Section 2: Psychological Components of Aging

5. Personality and Emotional Development:Erin L. Woodhead, Ph.D.

6. Mental Health and Aging: Erin L. Woodhead, Ph.D., Preston Brown, and Victor Kwan, M.A.

7. Cognition and Aging: Spring Gehring, M.A., Kyrstle Barrera, Ph.D., and Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP

8. Cognitive Reserve and Cognitive Interventions: Nicholas Bott, Psy.D. and Maya Yutsis, Ph.D., ABPP

9. Neurocognitive Disorders in Late Life: Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP

10. Relationships, Families, and Aging: Changes in Roles with Aging: Rachel Rodriguez, MPH, Ph.D., ABPP and J.W. Terri Huh, Ph.D., ABPP

11. Aging, Work, and Retirement: Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D. and Cynthia McQuown, M.A.Ed

Section 3: Social Aspects of Aging

12. Death and the Dying Process, Bereavement, and Widowhood: Andrea June, Ph.D. and Meghan Marty, Ph.D.

13. Cultural Differences in Aging Experiences of Ethnic and Sexual Minority Older Adults: Kimberly E. Hiroto, Ph.D. and Sarah Yarry, Ph.D.

14. Aging and the Legal System: Sheri Gibson, Ph.D. and Magdalene Lim, Psy.D.