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Enormous advances in our knowledge of genetic contributions to aging and disease, and in our understanding of the potential for manipulation of the aging process, have taken place during the past 20 years. This is the first volume in decades to consolidate this research in one place. It provides a broad and current overview of the most promising advances in genetic research on aging, current understanding of genetic contributions to the basic processes of aging, and age-related disease. The Review focuses on the aging process from lower organisms to man, and is organized in ascending order of biological complexity starting with stem cells and progressing through worms, flies, mice, and humans. Where relevant, the Review also includes information about yeasts and non-human primates. The research presented in the Review uses a species-comparative approach that makes finding cross species similarities (gene conservation) and differences (gene differentiation) apparent. This approach reflects the way in which the field is organized, making it highly useful for investigators who want quick access and a concise summary of a particular topic. Key Features: Provides state-of-the-art information about promising advances in genetic research on aging Comprises the first comprehensive volume regarding genetic research about aging in decades Authored by leading scholars in the field Disseminates enormous advances in our understanding of the aging process

It is recognized that an individual's experience of old age is fundamentally influenced by their earlier life experiences. This title presents an overview of the theoretical underpinnings of the Life Span and the Life Course perspectives on health disparities in aging populations, examining them in the context of a changing structure of society.

This state-of-the-art volume focuses on the evidence base, the practical nature of the optimizing physical activity and function, and the real world recommendations provided by experts in the field. The book has been written by a wide variety of international experts across multiple disciplines, including nursing, medicine, physical therapy, and exercise physiology.

Contributed by experts, this volume presents some of the important research describing life between the ages of 65-75 or the Crown of Life period. It incorporates some of the important data to address important issues of the early post-retirement period. It includes topics that cover aspects and social issues of retirement and ""The Third Age"".