Dr. Kate de Medeiros is Associate Professor of Gerontology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, USA. De Medeiros earned her PhD in gerontology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research has been funded by agencies such as the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Aging, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

"This compact, focused guide is perfect for students and others new to the field of gerontology." Thomas Cole, The University of Texas "An outstanding, invaluable guide to research in gerontology. The range of areas covered is hugely impressive." Chris Phillipson, The University of Manchester

• Contents;Preface;Age and Aging;Gerontology: A Historical Overview;Myths and Common Assumptions About Aging;Health and Functional Abilities in Later Life;Rethinking Family and Family Structures;Death, Grief, Loss and Loneliness;Social Location and Place;Financing Old Age;Narrative and Creativity;Glossary.

Dr. Kate de Medeiros is Associate Professor of Gerontology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, USA. De Medeiros earned her PhD in gerontology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research has been funded by agencies such as the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Aging, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

"This compact, focused guide is perfect for students and others new to the field of gerontology." Thomas Cole, The University of Texas "An outstanding, invaluable guide to research in gerontology. The range of areas covered is hugely impressive." Chris Phillipson, The University of Manchester

• Contents;Preface;Age and Aging;Gerontology: A Historical Overview;Myths and Common Assumptions About Aging;Health and Functional Abilities in Later Life;Rethinking Family and Family Structures;Death, Grief, Loss and Loneliness;Social Location and Place;Financing Old Age;Narrative and Creativity;Glossary.

Dr. Kate de Medeiros is Associate Professor of Gerontology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, USA. De Medeiros earned her PhD in gerontology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research has been funded by agencies such as the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Aging, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

"This compact, focused guide is perfect for students and others new to the field of gerontology." Thomas Cole, The University of Texas "An outstanding, invaluable guide to research in gerontology. The range of areas covered is hugely impressive." Chris Phillipson, The University of Manchester

• Contents;Preface;Age and Aging;Gerontology: A Historical Overview;Myths and Common Assumptions About Aging;Health and Functional Abilities in Later Life;Rethinking Family and Family Structures;Death, Grief, Loss and Loneliness;Social Location and Place;Financing Old Age;Narrative and Creativity;Glossary.