| Author: | Joan T. Erber, Lenore T. Szuchman | ISBN: | 9781118521502 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | September 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joan T. Erber, Lenore T. Szuchman |
| ISBN: | 9781118521502 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | September 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
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
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
