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Watching: Growing Old in a New Age
0.0•1993-01-01•1 Seasons
Season 1
Episode 3
Seasons
Episodes
EP 1
Myths and Realities of Aging
EP 2
How the Body Ages
EP 3
Maximizing Physical Potential of Older Adults
EP 4
Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality
EP 5
Learning, Memory, and Speed of Behavior
EP 6
Intellect, Personality, and Mental Health
EP 7
Social Roles and Relationships in Old Age
EP 8
Family and Intergenerational Relationships
EP 9
Work, Retirement, and Economic Status
EP 10
Illness and Disability
EP 11
Death, Dying, and Beaeavement
EP 12
Societal and Political Aspects of Aging
EP 13
The Future of Aging
Overview
This series examines common misconceptions about aging and provides a springboard for analyzing new roles for elders, intergenerational alliances, resource allocation, and artificial attempts to prolong life. Age is measured in four ways, chronologically, biologically, psychologically, and socially These are the basis for discussing the quality of life in later years. 75 diverse elders relate their experiences.