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Author:   Lisa Hollis-Sawyer (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA) ,  Amanda Dykema-Engblade (Department of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9780124201361

ISBN 10:   0124201369
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   09 March 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter I: Gender Differences in Aging and Mental Health Needs Chapter 2: Women’s Resiliency and Psychological Adaptation to Aging Chapter 3: Self-Acceptance for Aging Women Chapter 4: Aging Women and Mental Aerobics Chapter 5: Physical Changes and Self-Perceptions in Women’s Aging Chapter 6: Aging Women and Healthy Longevity Chapter 7: Importance of Daily Physical Activity for Older Women Chapter 8: Diversity Among Older Women Chapter 9: Expansion of Women’s Roles in Later Life Chapter 10: The Important Role of Social Relationships for Aging Women Chapter 11: Women’s Sexuality in Later Life Chapter 12: Women’s Economic Health and Work/Retirement in Later Life Chapter 13: Breaking Stereotypes of Aging Women Chapter 14: Civic Engagement and the Power of Older Women Chapter 15: Public Policies and the Next Steps in the Evolution of Women’s Aging

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Lisa A. Hollis-Sawyer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Master's Gerontology program and Psychology Department at Northeastern Illinois University. She received her doctorate in Industrial Gerontology from The University of Akron and conducted post-doctoral aging-related training at Boston University. Her research interests range from eldercare to aging workforce issues. Her current research is focusing on the impact of children's literature regarding aging on early aging perceptions and associated stereotyping tendencies. Amanda Dykema-Engblade, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She earned her doctorate in social psychology from Loyola University, Chicago. Her primary research interests include small group performance and decision-making.

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