This volume begins with two essays by Ruth A. Wienclaw that introduce the effects and theories of biological and psychological aging. In the first, Wienclaw compares the genetic and stochastic theories and ultimately concludes that both play a role in the biological aging process. Wienclaw then analyzes the psychological and behavioral concerns often associated with older adults, such as coping with memory loss, experiencing a decline in perception, and coming to terms with the inevitability of death. Wienclaw also discusses the social aspects of aging and points out that “as older adults increasingly lead longer, healthier lives, it is important to also reexamine older definitions of aging and to rethink social policy and attitudes in order to avoid marginalizing this growing segment of the population.” In keeping with this statement, Maureen McMahon analyzes the growing levels of ageism, a form of discrimination against older adults. McMahon also notes that elderly adults, particularly single women of 80 years or older, must often deal with issues of social isolation, which can be marked by depression, anxiety, and decreased longevity. The next essay discusses the aging problems faced by minorities and the two main schools of thought surrounding the phenomenon of minority aging.