SY103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Ageism, Disengagement Theory, Sandwich Generation
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The greying of canada: powerful increase in the number of elderly people, in just over a century, the life expectancy of canadians has doubled, while the average number of children has declined by half. The cost of medical care has grown in recent years, a trend that shows no evidence of slowing. Growing old: biology and culture: studying the greying of a society"s population is the focus of gerontology - the study of aging and elderly people. Psychological changes: what goes up must come down - ability to learn new material and to think quickly decline, become more engaged with their own thoughts and emotions, and become less materialistic. Age strati cation: age is a basis for social ranking. Gives little power and prestige to elderly people. Finding meaning: assessing their lives, re ecting on their past, and remembering both disappointments and accomplishments as they realize that their lives are nearing an end.
