Psychology of Aging

Psychology of Aging, 2nd Edition delivers a structured analysis of the psychological, biological, and social dimensions inherent to human aging. Published in 2024 by Springer Publishing Company, this 352-page textbook edited by Erin L. Woodhead and Brian P. Yochim establishes foundational concepts for understanding late-life development across academic research and clinical practice.

The volume organizes primary coverage into distinct thematic sections. It examines cognitive functioning, brain neuroplasticity, neurocognitive disorders, personality shifts, and emotional development. Subsequent chapters detail mental health conditions, family relationship changes, employment transitions, legal frameworks, and the grief processes surrounding death, dying, bereavement, and widowhood.

Each chapter integrates learning objectives at the outset to guide comprehension. The volume supports graduate students in gerontology programs alongside upper-level students in nursing, medicine, social work, biology, and physical, occupational, or speech therapy who prepare for clinical or research careers focused on older adults.