SOC334H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Old Age, Absenteeism, Loose Coupling
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Importance of gerontology: gerontology: the study of senior or old people, the discipline that systematically studies aging. It may contain different aspects of aging (social, psychological, biological) So who is ageist: we live in a gerontophobia culture, in that so many people now fear ageing and hold prejudices against the over 60s. Mervyn has worked in all fields of social care, specialising in issues related to ageing. He co- founded and is president of pasa, and was uk director of better government for older people. He considers himself an oldie and relishes opportunities to add older people to his list of those who contribute to stereotyped ageist assumptions that underpin public policy and services. Change agents cooperative seeks to change how we think about older people and ageing. Implications of elderspeak: creates low self-esteem, reduces a person"s ability to communicate effectively, decreases the quality of interaction, reduces the older person"s sense of control.
