... the tripartite model of reminiscence functions (self-positive, self-negative and prosocial) predicts life satisfaction and self-rated health in this population. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 330 older adults (aged 58–102 years, M = 68.04; 68.5% female) from Aguascalientes and Michoacán...

...Pooja Darda; Rozalin Routray Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine India, which is experiencing the most rapid aging rate in human history. It is projected that the population of individuals aged over 60 years will double between 2022 and 2050. In this paper, the authors discuss the way...

...Neha Shaw; Deepika Pandita Purpose This paper aims to build a conceptual framework to consider the consequences of biological and occupational aging of sex workers. It determines the effects of aging on cultural inclusion, perceived dignity, economic security and societal stigma through...

... their specific needs. Many lack traditional family support, as they tend to be single, childless and often alienated from biological families. Chosen families provide crucial support but usually weaken with age due to shared generational aging. In this context, affirmative care emerges as a critical approach...

... Center. This was a retrospective, observational, analytical study of the factors associated with frailty in older adults from the Naval Medical Center of Peru. Findings Data from 1667 participants was analyzed, 682 of them were female (40.9%) and 985 were male (50.1%); regarding age, most...

... for in old age. Table 2 Material inheritances transmission by older childless donors Precipitating events Aging, illness and dependence Relational and social losses Realizing they will not have children Contents and moments Tangible and intangible content Transmission in life and after...

... facility. As self-reported health is a subjective measure, elderly people might have a tendency of under-reporting the health problem because of lower socioeconomic status. This incidence can cause inaccurate estimate of the health problem of the aged at the time of formulating health policy or providing...

.... Originality/value A unique, personal perspective. Tina Wallace can be contacted at: tinacwallace@icloud.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Care homes Older people Aging Bereavement Covid-19 Lockdown I heard today that one...

...Marta Gonçalves; Sérgio Caramelo; José Almeida Ribeiro Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how the Institute of Public and Social Policies could be useful for Portuguese society in terms of post-graduate training in the area of aging. Design/methodology/approach...