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<p>About the Editors vii</p> <p>Contributors ix</p> <p>Full Contents of <i>Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide</i> xi</p> <p>Introduction to <i>Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide</i> xxv</p> <p>1 Introduction: Wellbeing in Later Life 1<br /><i>Cary L. Cooper and Thomas B. L. Kirkwood</i></p> <p><b>Part 1 Longevity and Wellbeing 7</b></p> <p>2 The Changing Demographic Context of Aging 9<br /><i>Roland Rau and James W. Vaupel</i></p> <p>3 Biological Determinants and Malleability of Aging 31<br /><i>Thomas B. L. Kirkwood</i></p> <p>4 Wellbeing as Experienced by the Very Old 53<br /><i>Carol Jagger and Katie Brittain</i></p> <p><b>Part 2 Factors Influencing Wellbeing 67</b></p> <p>5 Psychological Wellbeing in Later Life 69<br /><i>Kate M. Bennett and Laura K. Soulsby</i></p> <p>6 Nutrition and Lifelong Wellbeing 91<br /><i>C. Alexandra Munro and John C. Mathers</i></p> <p>7 Physical Activity, Exercise, and Aging 105<br /><i>Grainne S. Gorman, Josh Wood, and Michael I. Trenell</i></p> <p>8 Capability and Independency in Later Life 125<br /><i>John Bond</i></p> <p>9 Combating Isolation Through Technology in Older People 145<br /><i>Peter Gore</i></p> <p>10 Wellbeing and Vitality in Later Life: The Role of the Consumer Industry 165<br /><i>Michael Catt and Frans J. G. van der Ouderaa</i></p> <p>11 Education and its Role in Wellbeing 181<br /><i>Jim Soulsby</i></p> <p><b>Part 3 Wellbeing at the End of Life 197</b></p> <p>12 The Threat to Wellbeing from Cognitive Decline 199<br /><i>Louise Robinson and Lynne Corner</i></p> <p>13 When Vitality Meets Longevity: New Strategies for Health in Later Life 219<br /><i>Rudi G. J. Westendorp, Bert Mulder, A. J. Willem van der Does, and Frans J. G. van der Ouderaa</i></p> <p>14 Maintaining Wellbeing Through the End of Life 235<br /><i>Julian C. Hughes</i></p> <p><b>Part 4 Comparative Perspectives on Wellbeing 253</b></p> <p>15 Cultures, Aging, and Wellbeing 255<br /><i>Ngaire Kerse, Mere Kepa, Ruth Teh, and Lorna Dyall</i></p> <p>16 Wellbeing in the Oldest Old and Centenarians in Japan 275<br /><i>Yasuyuki Gondo, Yasumichi Arai, and Nobuyoshi Hirose</i></p> <p>17 Wellbeing in Later Life in Eighteenth-Century England 287<br /><i>Helen Yallop</i></p> <p><b>Appendix</b></p> <p>Foresight Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project: Mental Capital Through Life: Future Challenges 299<br /><i>Thomas B. L. Kirkwood, John Bond, Carl May, Ian McKeith, and Min-Min Teh</i></p> <p>Index 389</p>

"The Guide’s major strengths are its breadth and depth with reviews of the literature, case studies, empirical findings, historical reflections, and future guidance. Scientists working on any subfield can now see how their work informs other fields and ideas for interdisciplinary projects." (<i>PsycCRITIQUES</i>, March 2015) <p>"I would recommend this book for acquisition. Each volume has its own ISBN and there are volume indexes, rather than a master index, so specialist libraries could purchase individual volumes. The different volumes hang together well however, so I would recommend getting the set if possible. This set has arrived on the crest of a wave of academic and, to a lesser extent, public interest. Academic libraries catering for courses in psychology, health-related subjects, education, social policy or economics will all find useful material here." (<i>Reference Reviews</i>, 2014)</p> <p>“This series could complement a variety of libraries, such as a home or personal library, office, or academic setting. Wellbeing is a global topic that influences each individual. This series is a valuable resource.” (<i>American Reference Books Annual</i>, 1 June 2014)</p> <p> </p>

<b>Thomas B. L. Kirkwood</b> is Professor of Medicine and Director of the Newcastle Initiative on Changing Age at Newcastle University. <p><b>Cary L. Cooper</b> is Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University.</p>

<p><i>Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide</i> is the first multi-volume, interdisciplinary exploration of the topic of wellbeing. The notion of wellbeing has grown in importance and prominence across the globe in recent years and this reference work provides an in-depth examination of the characteristics that enable individuals and organizations to thrive and flourish. Under the direction of noted academic Cary Cooper, and edited by a distinguished group of senior scholars from a variety of disciplines, this project looks at wellbeing from multiple perspectives, including children and families; the workplace; the environment; later life; economics; and interventions and public policy. Spanning the social sciences and encompassing the latest research, this is an essential reference for scholars, students, professionals, and policymakers who want to enhance and promote human wellbeing.</p> <p><i>Wellbeing in Later Life</i> indentifies opportunities to enhance later life and dispels many widely held misconceptions about aging.  Citing the latest research from multiple disciplines, the contributors cover all aspects of aging and wellbeing, from biological mechanisms that affect aging to lifestyle, attitudes, and social factors. They examine the challenges inherent in humanity’s increasing longevity and make recommendations for maintaining and enhancing wellbeing throughout later life. With an emphasis on the malleability of human aging, this volume forges meaningful connections between research and practice about aspects of aging that have long been considered separate but are now seen as inextricably linked.</p>

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