Great Myths Of Aging (Great Myths Of Psychology)

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 ?lder people lose interest in sex?to ?lder 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

• • Author: Joan T. Erber, Lenore T. Szuchman
• • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• • Publication Date: Oct 20, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 184 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 1118521455
• • ISBN-13: 9781118521458