Main description:

In this interdisciplinary book, experts from philosophy, medicine, law, psychology, economics, and social sciences address questions and develop solutions for a well-designed society of long life. Young as well as old people have to actively shape more and more of their life span. At the same time, aging becomes more multifaceted: the individual view on one's own life course is changing, and the needs and demands for a fulfilled life are diversifying. The implications affect all spheres of life - from education and workplace to health care and the culture of interaction. They require content-related and structural adjustments for a diverse society of longevity in which multiple generations live alongside each other. But how can change be managed responsibly, how can individual and collective responsibility be distributed appropriately, and how can a sustainable and fair social future be ensured?

Contents:

Introduction.- How Fair Is the German Old-age Pension System?.- Who Cares for What? Determinants of Preparation for Old Age across the Life Course.- Age Categories in Social Security Systems.- Life Course and Social Participation - (Not Only) a Question of Fairness.- Fair Participation for Aging Employees at the Workplace.- Becoming Motivated and Competent to Perform Health-enhancing Behaviors.- Autonomy and Care in the Law of the Human Biography.- The Extra Years: Creating More Opportunities for Women and Men by Redistributing (Working) Time.- Health Literacy in Europe: The Concept, Its Impact and Application.- Patient Involvement in Health Care: Conceptualization, Measurement, Uptake and Future Improvement.