Acknowledgements

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents iii
3. List of figures and boxes iv
4. Acknowledgements v
5. Foreword vi
6. Introduction 1
7. Demography, topography and mental health problems in later life 7
8. Mental health, psychological well-being, successful ageing and quality of life 33
9. The life course, inequalities and mental health in later life 53
10. The impact of age-related risks and inequalities on mental health in later life 81
11. Socio-economic disadvantage and poverty 105
12. Abuse, mistreatment and neglect 115
13. The fourth age, frailty and transitions 129
14. The mental health and well-being of people living with dementia 143
15. Conceptualising dementia 165
16. Promotion and prevention 199
17. Conclusion 237
18. Notes 259
19. References 263
20. Index 337