Very Short Introductions

• Explores the biological, psychological, and social changes humans undergo as they age, and discusses contemporary scientific research into these changes
• Considers sensitive questions about how best to care for the oldest parts of our society, and looks forward to recent innovations in the care profession for the elderly
• Discusses the key to positive and succesful ageing and the importance of the continuing participation of older adults in the social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and civic affairs of their communities
• Part of the Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide