The proportion of older people in Japanese prisons has risen sharply since the recession of the early 1990s. Around 17% of Japanese prisoners are over 65.
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June 16th, 2017 First of all, a sincere thank you to those of you who follow the blog and/or have made contributions to the International Network for Critical Gerontology (INCG) …
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Creative industries such as architecture, fashion, software, design are very close to the fields described through the concept of the silver economy.
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There has been an increasing focus on person-centred approaches to dementia, which seeks to affirm the person living with dementia that is often overlooked.
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How hairstylists respond to age norms, the aging body, as well as, social constructs about how women should style their hair.
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Written by: Amanda Grenier, Rachel Barken, and Colleen McGrath May 19th, 2017 Aging occurs in close relation to ‘house’ and ‘home.’ International policies and frameworks on aging are organized around ‘home,’ …
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Society and the health systems depend on the work performed by family caregiver. Caregivers have an increased risk for physical and mental morbidity.
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Carers in their neighbourhoods: Exploring the intersections of dementia, care and place
A growing number of municipalities are implementing initiatives supporting people with dementia and their carers in their neighbourhoods and communities.
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Social capital – a recent conceptual import into the discipline of gerontology raises questions on the crucial role of culture in India.
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Understanding the embodiment of aging in Brazil– the interplay of social, economic, and biological factors -remains a challenge for critical gerontologists.