Aging into the Twenty-First Century

Marcia Moshé is an instructor in the Psychology Department at the
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.

This collection of papers by professionals, service providers, seniors,
and researchers examines issues of aging from a multidisciplinary
perspective. The book’s objectives are to promote a more positive
image of the elderly (as well as more positive attitudes toward them);
to foster a better understanding of the aging process; and to stimulate
ideas on how to plan for and develop a society that promotes the health
and well-being of Canada’s seniors in the coming century. According to
the editor, the text is relevant to Canadian “professionals, community
groups and consumers ... who have an interest in gerontology and
geriatrics.” However, many of the papers were written for a
professional rather than lay audience.

The extremely small, dark print makes this lengthy text exceedingly
difficult and unappealing to read. Many of the papers, which appear to
have been given as oral presentations, should have been better-edited to
make them more suitable for publication. Unfortunate drawbacks, given
the importance of the topic.