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R B Weg

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PubMed1989

The backbone of academic gerontology: introduction.

The "new age" of gerontology in institutions of higher learning has raised the important question, "What is the academic informational and experiential backbone upon which a variety of generalized tracks and gerontology programs may proceed to create unique gerontological specializations?"

Aged↗
PubMed1989

Biology and physiology of development of aging.

The presentation of a new language of biology and physiology to undergraduate and graduate students in gerontology is a challenge met with varied approaches in content and form. Major issues in content are presented with reference to encyclopedic and more readable texts and journals. Use of audiovisual, discussion, and written materials are identified. The importance of ongoing evaluation, knowledge and implementation of the most current information, and goals of undergraduate and graduate courses are addressed.

Aging↗
PubMed1982

The image and reality of "old": time for a change.

The development of ageism in America is rich with the fears and beliefs of the ancients from prehistory, through biblical millennia into early European and American history. Myths and stereotypes of the invalid, sexless, senile, useless elder die slowly as the relatively well, competent, "graying," population becomes the reality. Studies provide the data that support the changing view of aging, not as disease, but another stage of life with its own challenges and satisfactions. Aging older persons can best be understood within a multidisciplinary perspective which examines the interaction with time of physical, social and psychological aspects of the total personal Societal barriers to continued participation of older Americans in the mainstream of life are beginning to weaken-there is reason for hope.

Adolescent↗