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In: Journal of women & aging: the multidisciplinary quarterly of psychosocial practice, theory, and research, Band 30, Heft 4, S. 363-363
ISSN: 1540-7322
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In: Journal of women & aging: the multidisciplinary quarterly of psychosocial practice, theory, and research, Band 30, Heft 4, S. 363-363
ISSN: 1540-7322
Population aging is primarily the result of past declines in fertility, which produced a decadeslong period in which the ratio of dependents to working age adults was reduced. Rising old-age dependency in many countries represents the inevitable passing of this "demographic dividend." Societies use three methods to transfer resources to people in dependent age groups: government, family, and personal saving. In developed countries, families are predominant in supporting children, while government is the main source of support for the elderly. The most important means by which aging will affect aggregate output is the distortion from taxes to fund PAYGO pensions.
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Intro -- Praise for Aging Joyfully -- Publishing Details -- Aging Joyfully -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Embracing Maturity with Wisdom and Joy -- Chapter 2: Loving Your Maturing Self from the Inside Out -- Chapter 3: Appreciating and Caring for Your Beautiful, Maturing Body -- Chapter 4: Tuning In to Your Relationships and Roles -- Chapter 5: Embracing Changes in Relationships and Roles -- Chapter 6: A Brave, Passionate You -- Postscript: Joyfully Living Your Dreams -- References -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- About Familius.
In: Routledge Library Editions: Aging Series
First published in 1981, this book provides an in-depth study of how old age was experienced in contemporary Australian society at the time. It was the first major piece of original research on aging to be published in Australia and in several important senses represented a clear departure from the mainstream of Australian gerontology.
In: The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Band 522, Heft 1, S. 116-129
ISSN: 1552-3349
Aging is among the more powerful and ubiquitous structural trends occurring in the United States. An increasingly large proportion of the population is middle-aged, young old, or old old. Dual views of aging from the inside and as generations moving through time are offered. The persistent and popular myth is that elders—persons 65-85 years old—are mostly old fogies, forgetful, sick or of limited ability, and generally out of it. While this indeed may describe some seniors, the reality is that almost the reverse is true for most. This article includes four sample "future history" scenarios from the viewpoint of elders for four time periods: Toward 1999, 2001+, 2020, and 2040. An example of a number of issues acting in concert is also presented. Last is a do-it-yourself futures exercise for the reader that may be both helpful and fun.
In: Journal of aging studies, Band 6, Heft 4, S. 307-317
ISSN: 1879-193X
ISSN: 0895-2841
This book seeks to map out the parameters and boundaries of soulful aging and explores philosophical and theological perspectives on the way we grow older. It extends work in the behavioural and social sciences which address the diverse and contested connections of older peoples inner voices and social relationships
In: Issues in Canada
"Canada, like other countries, is aging. The media has reported on a "grey tsunami," a demographic change reflecting longer life expectancy and the retirement of the so-called baby boomer generation. The numbers and percentages of older adults within our population continue to increase. In 2010, 15.3 percent of Canada's population was over 65; in 2030, it will be 24.1 percent. Many commentators have risen alarm about this flood of adults potentially bankrupting our health care system
ISSN: 1540-7322
In: Special care in dentistry: SCD, Band 3, Heft 4, S. 147-151
ISSN: 1754-4505
SummaryCaring for the elderly mandates recognition of their special problems and needs. The health provider must be patient and compassionate when caring for to plan ahead, to become more knowledgeable about all aspects of the elderly, and to work toward ensuring a high quality of life for everyone regardless of age. The elderly, and well versed in the basic principles of aging. Careful consideration must be given to physiological functions, and to the elderly person's psychological and social needs. The demographic imperative we now face embodies the past and future growth of the elderly, the expected change in the percentage of the working elderly, and economic problems that must be solved to provide optimal social and health care services for the elderly. Now is the time
In: Public policy & aging report
ISSN: 2053-4892
In: Sociology Reference Guide
Sociology Reference Guide: The Challenges of Aging -- Contents -- Introduction -- Growing Old: Biological & -- Physiological Aging -- Growing Old: Psychological Aging -- Growing Old: Social Aging -- Aging Challenges: Ageism -- Age & -- Social Isolation -- Aging & -- Culture, Race & -- Ethnicity -- Aging Theory: Social Conflict Analysis -- Aging Theory: Modernization Theory -- Symbolic Interaction Analysis: Activity Theory -- The Functionalist Perspective: Disengagement Theory -- Ethical Issues of Death & -- Dying.