Part I. Theoretical Orientations and Methods
Chapter 1: The Berlin Aging Study: Sample, Design, and Overview of Measures
Chapter 2: Sample Selectivity and Generalizability of the Results from the Berlin Aging Study
Chapter 3: Generational Experiences of Old People in Berlin
Chapter 4: Six Individual Biographies from the Berlin Aging Study
Part II. Major Results from the Four Research Units
Chapter 5: Morbidity, Medication, and Functional Limitations in Old Age
Chapter 6: Psychiatric Illnesses in Old Age
Chapter 7: Trends and Profiles of Psychological Functioning in Very Old Age
Chapter 8: Socioeconomic Conditions and Social Inequalities in Old Age
Part III. Interdisciplinary Findings
Chapter 9: Men and Women in the Berlin Aging Study
Chapter 10: Social Relationships in Old Age
Chapter 11: Self, Personality, and Life Regulation: Facets of Psychological Resilience in Old Age
Chapter 12: Limits and Potentials of Intellectual Functioning in Old Age
Chapter 13: Sensory Systems in Old Age
Chapter 14: Everyday Competence in Old and Very Old Age: Theoretical Considerations and Empirical Findings
Chapter 15: On the Significance of Morbidity and Disability in Old Age
Chapter 16: Utilization of Medical and Nursing Care in Old Age
Chapter 17: Sources of Well-Being in Very Old Age
Part IV. Overview and Outlook
Chapter 18: What Do We Know About Old Age and Aging? Conclusions from the Berlin Aging Study