Healthy Aging in Sociocultural Context examines conceptual models and realities of healthy aging in three countries - the United States, Sweden, and Japan - that are at the forefront of population aging and diversity, considering how healthy aging reflects the intersection of individual and societal factors, including immigration and labor force participation. This examination results in an integrated conceptual model of healthy aging, which serves as the basis for policies and programs - including intergenerational and intercultural programs, policies, and socialization opportunities designed to promote healthy aging education - that have worldwide implications.

Part 1: Healthy Aging and Policy Implications in the United States 1. Healthy Aging in Community Context Andrew E. Scharlach 2. Healthy Aging in the United States William A. Satariano 3. Healthy Aging for Diverse Older Adults in the United States Winston Tseng Part 2: Healthy Aging and Policy Implications in Sweden 4. Healthy Aging in Sweden Gerdt Sundström and Mats Thorslund 5. Healthy Aging Among Immigrants in Sweden: What We Know and Need to Find Out Sandra Torres Part 3: Healthy Aging and Policy Implications in Japan 6. Health Care System and Policy Implications for Older Adults in Japan Takeshi Nakagawa and Yasuyuki Gondo 7. Healthy Aging and Intergenerational Intervention in Japan Takayuki Sasaki 8. Healthy Aging and Policy Implications for Older Immigrants in Japan Kazumi Hoshino Part 4: Future Directions 9. Sociocultural Support Model for Healthy Aging for Older Immigrants: Perspectives from the United States, Sweden, and Japan Kazumi Hoshino 10. Conclusion Andrew Scharlach and Kazumi Hoshino

Andrew E. Scharlach is Eugene and Rose Kleiner Professor of Aging at the University of California at Berkeley.

Kazumi Hoshino is a Residential Faculty Fellow in the Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.