Main description:

This book focuses on the dynamic process of aging and on interventions to support the development of older and integrated societies, from a multidisciplinary point of view. Gathering contributions from researchers and professionals with different backgrounds, including social and health sciences, education, engineering and IT, biology, geography and environmental science, it aims at understanding the phenomenon of population aging, in order to contribute to the development of future functional communities, fostering well-being and autonomy of the elderly, their integration and participation. Based on the proceedings of the 2nd International Congress Age.Comm Longevity and Development, organised online on November 11-12, 2021, from Castelo Branco, Portugal, this book addresses a wide range of specialists dealing with the process of aging, integration and community development in the societies of the future.

Contents:

The role of music in lifelong learning.- Community Development-A Proposal For Action In A Village Contextcommunity Development-A Proposal For Action In A Village Context With Older People.- Determinants of Future Housing Preferences of Portuguese Ageing Adults.- Geriatric Attitudes among Portuguese Medical Students: a UCLA Geriatrics attitude scale study.- Health Perceptions and Health Care Accessibility Perception of Portuguese Ageing Adults.