Daedalus 144:2 (Spring 2015) - Successful Aging of Societies

Dædalus was founded in 1955 as the Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. It draws on the enormous intellectual capacity of the American Academy, whose members are among the nation's most prominent thinkers in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The theme for the Spring 2015 issue is “Successful Aging of Societies”

Contents

Successful Aging of Societies
John W. Rowe


The Demographic Transformation of America
S. Jay Olshansky


Hispanic Older Adult Health & Longevity in the United States: Current Patterns & Concerns for the Future
Robert A. Hummer & Mark D. Hayward


The Future of Intergenerational Relations in Aging Societies
Frank F. Furstenberg, Caroline Sten Hartnett, Martin Kohli & Julie M. Zissimopoulos


Labor-Force Participation, Policies & Practices in an Aging America: Adaptation Essential for a Healthy & Resilient Population
Lisa F. Berkman, Axel Boersch-Supan & Mauricio Avendano


Productivity & Engagement in an Aging America: The Role of Volunteerism
Dawn C. Carr, Linda P. Fried & John W. Rowe


Resetting Social Security
S. Jay Olshansky, Dana P. Goldman & John W. Rowe


Global Population Aging: Facts, Challenges, Solutions & Perspectives
David E. Bloom, David Canning & Alyssa Lubet


Individual & Social Strategies to Mitigate the Risks & Expand Opportunities of an Aging America
Julie M. Zissimopoulos, Dana P. Goldman, S. Jay Olshansky, John Rother & John W. Rowe