HLTHAGE 1BB3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Gerontology, Disengagement Theory, Feminist Theory
2 Apr 2016
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Aging is universal, concern for older people, demand for services. Gerontology: the systematic study of aging that draws on many different sub fields. Goals: to produce accurate knowledge about aging, and create a better life for adults. Critical gerontology: recognize the different contexts in which older people live. Problem is not that there is an increase in the number of seniors but our society devalues the elderly. Myths and stereotypes of aging (widely held but false notions) Discrimination of people based on age (older people) Eugene blanchard (france) was once older person alive, 114 and 94 days. Exaggerated often prejudiced view of group of people (positive and negative) Due to media, advertising, politics, eye witnesses. Try to distance from the label of old . Accept label and fit role of old . Change in self identity can impact well being and self esteem later in life. Biomedicine: physiology and health changes with age. Psychosocial studies: changes in individuals and groups.
