Adult Development and Aging: The Canadian Experience, 2e

As Canada experiences explosive growth in its older adult population, more occupations are confronted with a rapidly aging society and the need to understand the particularity of aging vis-à-vis Canadian laws, healthcare options and policies, and social support systems. The second edition of Adult Development and Aging addresses this need with a realistic view of aging in modern Canadian society. Rather than use mental and physical decline as the lens through which to study adult development and aging, this text explores the cultural make-up of Canada and how cultural beliefs about and respect for elders manifests and impacts Canadian society while taking a positive approach to aging that highlights the many positive experiences of later life. With updated research and case studies, coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, a deeper look into the aging experiences of Indigenous Peoples, and extended coverage of cognitive changes, Adult Development and Aging equips students with the facts, data, and knowledge they need to meet the challenges of an aging society.