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
- ISBN13 9781118521465
- Publish Date 2 September 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
- Format eBook
- Pages 184
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com/remtitle.cgi?isbn=1118521463