HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture : Health and Aging Lecture - January 16th, 2012
4 Feb 2012
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Introduction to aging and society: terminology, myths of aging y consider theory in the study of aging, theoretical levels of analysis central, central theoretical paradigms. Today we are concerned with learning about aging because our aging population is growing. y aging is universal y concern for older persons y demand for services. In most regions of the world the older population is growing faster than the total population y the proportion of older persons is increasing. Aging population canada y older canadians more than 13% of the population y expected to reach approximately 25% by 2036. What is gerontology? y a system that systematically studies aging. Goals of gerontology y researchers work to produce accurate knowledge about aging y professionals apply this knowledge to create a better life for clients. Theory is a statement that tries to explain how facts or events are related. Theory frames and guides a research process from beginning to end.
