The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging

This comprehensive guide explores various aspects of aging, emphasizing healthy and dignified later life. The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging provides insights from multiple academic disciplines.

This Handbook brings together leading scholars from various academic disciplines to further the discourse around the most topical issues of aging today. It focuses on themes such as healthy, active, and productive aging, as well as the importance of aging with satisfaction and being treated with respect and dignity. Drawing on a range of bio-medical, psychological, and socio-demographic sciences, The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging outlines the latest discoveries in the study of aging.

Recent studies indicate that more individuals are reaching old age in better health and enjoying that health for longer periods. This Handbook treats the study of aging as a multidisciplinary scientific subject, emphasizing the interplay of various fields. It offers high motivation, positive attitudes, and behaviors for aging well, along with lifestyle changes that can help individuals maintain their health throughout their lifespan and into old age.

Written by leading scholars, the chapters explore key aspects of aging, including biological mechanisms, health in aging, active and productive lifestyles, satisfaction in later life, and the significance of respect and dignity. Aimed at both health professionals and general readers, The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging presents a new, positive approach to navigating later life, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and improving the aging experience.