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Wiesmann, U., & Hannich, H.-J. (2019). A salutogenic inquiry into positive aging – a longitudinal analysis. Aging & Mental Health, 23(11), 1562–1568.
This article finds that these three components of the sense of coherence—feelings of comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness lead to more positive experiences of aging.

Williams, A. (2017). Challenging conditions experienced by older adults. In Counseling and professional identity: Helping relationships with older adults (pp. 142-168). SAGE Publications, Inc.
This chapter looks directly at mental health challenges and cognitive changes faced by older adults.

Williams, A. (2017). Health challenges that impact the well-being of older adults. In Counseling and professional identity: Helping relationships with older adults (pp. 91-141). SAGE Publications, Inc.
This chapter outlines some of the physical changes and health challenges faced by older adults.

Levi-Belz, Y., & Aisenberg, D. (2020). Together we stand: Suicide risk and suicide prevention among Israeli older adults during and after the COVID-19 world crisis. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(S1), S123–S125.
This article considers the amplified impact of isolation and older adults during Covid-19 and the relationship to suicide risk.