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Ageing or aging is the process of becoming older. This traditional definition was recently challenged in the new "Handbook of the Biology of Aging" (Academic Press, 2006), where ageing was specifically defined as the process of system's deterioration with time, thus allowing for existence of non-ageing systems (when "old is as good as new"), and anti-ageing interventions (when accumulated damage is repaired). This article focuses on the social, cognitive, cultural, and economic effects of ageing. The biology of ageing is treated in detail in senescence. Ageing is an important part of all human societies reflecting the biological changes that occur, but also reflecting cultural and societal conventions.
Age is usually measured in full years (except for young children, where this downward rounding would be too crude) and a person's birthday is often an important event.
There is often considerable social pressure in many societies to sustain denial of the ageing process. Considerable energy, money and time is expended to hide signs of ageing, especially among women. This may involve dyeing hair, elaborate make-up, or even cosmetic surgery. Among the young, however, there is often a desire to seem older to gain more responsibility and respect.
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Choosing Among Residential Options: Results of a Vignette Experiment
Caro, F. G., Yee, C., Levien, S., Gottlieb, A. S., Winter, J., McFadden, D. L., Ho, T. H. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:36:34 -0800
Older people who experience declining health are often faced with difficult decisions about possible residential relocation. The research aim was to determine how five distinct dimensions—functional status, features of current housing, social networks, features of retirement communities, and financial considerations—affect decisions to relocate to a retirement community. A vignette experiment with a factorial design was conducted involving both older people and adult children who were concerned with an aging parent. Use of the Internet for administration of the experiment made it possible to deliver information to research participants through video clips. Research participants were influenced by each of the dimensions; however, functional status of the vignette persons had the greatest impact, and financial considerations the least. Adult children were more likely to recommend moves than were older people. The research is suggestive of the potential for use of vignette experiments for a fuller understanding of relocation decisions.
Intergenerational Shared Sites: An Examination of Socio-Physical Environments and Older Adults' Behavior
Ruggiano, N. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:36:34 -0800
Few studies have examined older adults’ behavior and attitudes within the context of intergenerational shared site (IGSS) environments, where children and older adults receive services at the same facility and typically share space and resources on an ongoing basis. This natural study examined the behaviors of older adults participating in two senior center programs that were co-located with child care facilities. Data collection involved participant observation and in-depth interviews with staff members at each IGSS. The data were systematically coded and analyzed for themes. Although positive informal intergenerational interactions occurred at both centers, many older adults demonstrated negative behaviors and attitudes when their programs shared space and/or relinquished resources to children’s programs. Implications for research and practice are provided.
Evaluative Organization of the Self-Concept in Younger, Midlife, and Older Adults
Ready, R. E., Carvalho, J. O., Akerstedt, A. M. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:36:34 -0800
Showers’s model of evaluative organization is a fruitful way to conceptualize the self-concept and is related to self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and emotion regulation. In this study, the authors developed and piloted a card-sort measure to compare the evaluative organization of the self-concept in healthy older, midlife, and younger adults (approximately two thirds of participants were women). The results support the primary hypothesis that older adults would exhibit greater compartmentalization of the self-concept than younger and middle-aged persons. Older adults may think about their positive and negative self-aspects in a more differentiated fashion (i.e., categorize positive and negative self-aspects into separate roles) than younger and midlife persons, who are more integrative (i.e., categorize positive and negative self-aspects under the same role heading) in their self-concepts. The results are consistent with cognitive priming, memory, and emotion regulation studies, which suggest that the way persons organize information about themselves may be different in younger, midlife, and older adults.
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Jcappsiv (John Capps) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:27:08 -0000
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RT @SPERGERS: How many fetuses has John Stamos eaten to be able to stave off the aging process? The answer is a chundred thousand fetuses.
ReluctantHpstr (Dean Benette) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:26:56 -0000
RT @SPERGERS: How many fetuses has John Stamos eaten to be able to stave off the aging process? The answer is a chundred thousand fetuses.
The Effect of Sunshine on Aging http://t.co/63i8s1IN
HealthRush (renee speed) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:26:55 -0000
The Effect of Sunshine on Aging http://t.co/63i8s1IN
National Institute of Aging - Government site with information on research and practical resources for the aging population.
Administration on Aging - Comprehensive information and resources on aging.
Meta Description: [ The U.S. Administration on Aging is an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers ]
Age Concern Waltham Forest - Non-profit organisation which provides a range of services and activities for older people. England.
Meta Description: [ Information on healthy ageing, welfare benefits, health, social care and other issues affecting older people in the london borough of waltham forest and how age concern waltham forest meets these needs and is organised ]
Aging Research Centre - Recent aging related articles on the biological implications of aging.
Meta Description: [ Provides a service for researchers and laymen to learn more about advances in the study of the aging process. ]
America's Senior Choice - America's Senior Choice is a non-profit association offering information, services, and benefits to the senior market.
Meta Description: [ America's Senior Choice is a non-profit association offering information, services, and benefits to the senior market. ]
Death, Aging and Rejuvenation - Discussion of possible causes of aging, methods of rejuvenation, and animation tools by Aleksandr Kavokin, MD, PhD.
ElderCare Online - Comprehensive library of articles, educational modules, and online support services for people caring for aging loved ones, and the professionals who serve them.
Meta Description: [ information and support for caregivers to the elderly with alzheimer's disease ]
Huffington Center on Aging: Geriatric Education and Research - Research center offers stories of seniors making the most of their senior years and information on aging. Includes newsletter in pdf format.
Meta Description: [ The Huffington Center on Aging, recently named a 'Center of Excellence'. Has programs in cell and molecular biology of aging, cardiovascular diseases, ethics and outcomes research. ]
Infoaging.org - Sponsored by the nonprofit (AFAR), this provides the latest research-based information on healthy aging.
Meta Description: [ Infoaging, developed by the American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR), delivers the latest research-based information about the biology of aging, healthy aging and the diseases of aging. Infoaging is designed to help consumers understand a wide variety of age-related topics, including caloric ... ]
International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing - An international membership association that represents providers of care for the ageing in over 30 countries. Information on their mission and conferences.
International Longevity Center - A non-profit, non-partisan research and education organization in the US helping societies address longevity population aging in postitive productive ways. Press releases, reports, and essays.
Meta Description: [ Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization helping society navigate the age boom through research on ageism, healthy aging, caregiving, politics and health care, financing longevity, and sleep. ]
Long Term Care Link - A comprehensive, noncommercial source of long-term care information. Offers information and services in a broad range of categories. Its purpose is to educate the public on long-term care, give support and find services for caregivers and provide a public source of continuing education to long-term care advisors and providers.
Native Elder Health Care Resource Center - National resource center for older American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians
Pfizer Women's Health Resources - Resources for menopause, depression, GYN, allergies, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, sexual and reproductive health and other women's health issues, by the pharmaceutical company.
Meta Description: [ Pfizer Inc: The world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company. Pfizer Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals and many of the world's best-known consumer brands. ]
Rejuvenex - Skin care line and multi-vitamin antioxidant formula are Professor Carmen Fusco's formulations. It enables skin cells to regenerate underlying collagen.
Meta Description: [ Rejuvenex Skin Care System enhances the skin's own ability to repair, renew and revitalize itself using Vitamin C and Grape seed extract, Pomegranate, Matrixyl and Ceramide ]
SAGE KE - Science of Aging Knowledge Environment. Science's online resource for researchers in the field of aging.
Senior Services of Island County - Provides services to seniors residing in Island County. Services include a senior center in Langley, Meals on Wheels, and senior activities.
Meta Description: [ Senior Services of Island County is the largest non profit agency serving seniors in the county. We are committed to promoting the personal independence and participation in the life and affairs of the community for seniors and people with disabilities throughout Whidbey and Camano Islands. ]
The Gerontological Society of America - A multidisciplinary national organization of professionals in the field of aging.
The Goodman Group - The Goodman Group is a national company comprised of four operating entities: Sage Company, which focuses primarily on developing and managing commercial properties, residential and senior living communities and health care facilities; John B. Goodman Limited Partnership, a development and
Meta Description: [ The Goodman Group is a national company comprised of four operating entities: Sage Company, which focuses primarily on developing and managing commercial properties, residential and senior living communities and health care facilities; John B. Goodman Limited Partnership, a development and design... ]
University of Wisconsin - Madison Institute on Aging (IOA) - Provides information about the Institute and its history, about research being conducted by IOA affiliates in aging, geriatrics and lifespan development, and about educational programs offered to UW-Madison students.
Meta Description: [ The UW Madison Institute on Aging, UW-Madison's Center for Aging Education, Research and Outreach ]
Harvard Medical Research: Aging - Agiing: health and research information from Harvard medical faculty
Research on Aging current issue - Research on Aging RSS feed -- current issue
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