HLTHAGE 1BB3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Forces, Neurogenesis, Macular Degeneration

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health, Aging and Society
• Course: HLTHAGE 1BB3
• Professor: Yvonne Leblanc

Document Summary

Age cohort - a group of people born in the same period of time. Disengagement theory - mutual withdrawal of individual and society to restore balance to the system, universal and beneficial for individuals and society. Buffering theory - close connection to family with social networks can act as a buffer to help ease those disadvantages. Activity theory - engagement in activity facilitates adjustment to aging, assumes that any activity will suffice. Continuity theory - adjustment to aging involves maintaining a consistent sense of self with the past and continuity with activities and values from mid-life. Age stratification theory - focuses on the movement of age cohorts over the life course and examines the similarities and differences between them. Cumulative disadvantage theory - disadvantages earlier in life accumulate and are magnified over the life course. Political economy theory - the political and economic structure of capitalist society cause problems for older people.