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Great Myths of Aging

Author Lenore T. Szuchman , Joan T. Erber
Release Date: 2014/10/01
ISBN: 9781118521502
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Great Myths of Aging looks at the generalizations and stereotypes associated with older people and, with a blend of humor and cutting-edge research, dispels those common myths.

  • Reader-friendly structure breaks myths down into categories such as Body, Mind, and Living Contexts; and looks at myths from "Older people lose interest in sex" to "Older people are stingy"

  • Explains the origins of myths and misconceptions about aging

  • Looks at the unfortunate consequences of anti-aging stereotypes for both the reader and older adults in society

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    Table of Contents

    1. Cover
    2. Praise for Great Myths of Aging
    3. Great Myths of Psychology
    4. Title page
    5. Copyright page
    6. Dedication
    7. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    8. INTRODUCTION
    9. 1 THE BODY
      1. “Speak up! I can't hear you!”
      2. You can't be too careful (or … falling down and crashing cars)
      3. Now that you don't have sex anymore…
    10. 2 THE MIND
      1. “I'm just having a senior moment”
      2. “Did I tell you this already?”
      3. Older but wiser
    11. 3 THE SELF
      1. Older people are a disagreeable bunch
      2. “Give me my lunch. Now go away.”
      3. Why try to improve your life if the future is so brief?
    12. 4 LIVING CONTEXTS
      1. Growing old can only mean there is more opportunity to enjoy the bliss of family relationships
      2. Retirement is for sissies
    13. 5 ENDINGS AND LOSS
      1. All the good ones are either gay, married, or dead
      2. And then you die…
    14. REFERENCES
    15. INDEX
    16. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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