Lenore T. Szuchman, Joan T. Erber, "Great Myths of Aging (Great Myths of Psychology)"
ISBN: 1118521455, 1118521471 | 2014 | EPUB | 184 pages | 272 KB
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