Positive Ageing and Learning from Centenarians evaluates the mechanisms of positive ageing in a uniquely interdisciplinary way to explore the question of how we age and how some people age successfully. Drawing together the findings of recognised longevity researchers from around the world, the bookapplies an integrated vision to educational and social aspects of human ageing. It examines research into centenarians, and considers most of the disciplines related to longevity and healthy aging as education, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, demography, sociology, economics, as well as aspects related to nutrition and biological factors of longevity. The book examines how the results of these scientific investigations could improve the well-being of the oldest old's in the future, especially in the context of an aging societies. It provides an answer to the question of what we can learn from centenarians and what lessons we can from their lifestyle, which can contribute to live longer, better and happier. Based on cutting-edge research, the book will be highly relevant reading for researchers, academicsand students in the field of ageing and longevity, mental health research, health science, gerontology and psychology.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367753634
Author Michel Poulain
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 156g