Centre for Policy on Ageing



Considerably better than the alternative — positive aspects of getting older
Author(s)	Jane Garner
Journal title	Quality in Ageing, vol 10, issue 1, March 2009
Pages	pp 5-8
Source	http://www.pavpub.com
Keywords	Ageing process ; Sexual activity ; Mental health [elderly] ; Attitudes to the old of general public.
Annotation	Older people tend to be viewed negatively - as being needy, dependent and frail. Such assumptions may be reinforced by policies that, despite good intentions, focus on the consequences of physical and mental decline. This paper argues for a more balanced and positive view. Ageing is associated with increased diversity, creativity and continuing psychological development and sexual activity. The wisdom and experience of older people is a vital, and as yet largely untapped, resource in UK society. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-090417223 A
Classmark	BG: BIU: D: TOB
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