Nowadays the importance of population ageing is widely accepted. Researchers produce a rich body of knowledge on it, and policymakers’ carry out the reform welfare states in reaction to it.
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Geragogy is the method and practice of educating older adults. Historically, the principles of geragogy did not discriminate between educational programs that patronized versus programs that empowered older adults.
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Defining Social Isolation as a Political Concept – by Sarah Sanford
by adminby adminThe increase in aging populations and government action to address the needs of rapidly aging populations is reflected in research that examines the effect of social isolation on various dimensions of health.
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Send in the Clowns: Changing the Face of Dementia Care: By Dr. Pia Kontos
by adminby adminElder-clowns use improvisation, humor and empathy, as well as expressive tools such as song, musical instruments, and dance to engage nursing home residents.
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Population ageing is a global phenomenon. Yet it is widely acknowledged that there is still relatively little research on the interconnections between globalization and ageing.
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“Weak”, “sick”, “immobile”, “decrepit”, “lonely”, “depressed”. If the prospect of growing old brings thoughts like these to mind, you are not alone. It seems that many people – of all age groups – have a preconceived idea of what being old will be like. And it’s generally not good.
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Critical Reflections on Older People Driving with Advanced Vehicle Technology
by Jessica Gishby Jessica GishDriving a car is a taken-for-granted activity that many of us do regularly. But what happens when the car you are driving is different in form and function than what you are familiar with?
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The senior vote is now committed to Donald Trump at a level beyond that of any other age-group, and this is a topic that deserves attention from those concerned with critical gerontology.
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Challenging Persistent Cultural Tropes in an Ageing World – by Hamish Robertson
by adminby adminPopulation ageing has been rising internationally to become the most important demographic phenomenon of the 21st century. It has also been gaining attention in recent years from, amongst others, politicians, economists, dementia ‘advocates’ and the media.
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In our ever-growing digitalized society that depends increasingly on digital means for communication, being digitally illiterate constitutes a form of social exclusion.