Great Myths of Aging
| By: | Joan T. Erber; Lenore T. Szuchman |
| Publisher: | Wiley Global Research (STMS) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781118521458 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781118521465 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2015 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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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