For most Americans, staying" mentally sharp" as they age is a very high priority. Declines in
memory and decision-making abilities may trigger fears of Alzheimer's disease or other …

Over the last decade, Cultural Gerontology has emerged as one of the most vibrant
elements of writing about age (Twigg, J., & Martin, W.(Eds.)(2015). The Routledge handbook …

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling
overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes …

50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for hel** students
and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. Uses common myths as a …

While the determinants of successful aging receive much attention from researchers, few
studies have considered media portrayals of successful aging. Yet the mass media shape …

We would like to thank Rachel Hazelwood, our Editorial Administrator for the Routledge
Handbook of Cultural Gerontology who showed organisation, patience and kindness …

As our aging population grows ever larger, it is increasingly important to understand how
adults age and what we can do to provide up-to-date care to ensure their well-being as an …

The question of communication and understanding between different generations is
emerging as a key issue for the twenty-first century. The advent of ageing populations may …

While Canada is known for its official commitment to diversity, a close look at our media
reveals that though they frequently promote superficial representations of difference, they …

In this chapter we explore the relationship between gardens and gardening activity in later
life and the meanings older people ascribe to the domestic garden. As the work of Cheng et …