Great Myths of Aging

• Author(s): Joan T. Erber, Lenore T. Szuchman,
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Pages: 184
• ISBN_10: 1118521501
  ISBN_13: 9781118521502
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Psychology / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging , Psychology / General ,

Description:...

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