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Great Myths of Aging; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Body; "Speak up! I can't hear you!"; Myth #1 It is best to speak to an older person as you would to a small child - loudly, slowly, and with exaggerated emphasis; Myth #2 Hearing aids are beneficial for older adults in just about any situation, but many are just too stubborn to use them; You can't be too careful (or … falling down and crashing cars); Myth #3 Older people worry too much about falling; Myth #4 Older people get into more car accidents than younger people; Now that you don't have sex anymore…
Myth #5 Older people lose interest in sexMyth #6 Older women do not care about their looks; Myth #7 Older people need to wear diapers, and how sexy is that?; Myth #8 It's always best for older adults to be married rather than single; Chapter 2 The Mind; "I'm just having a senior moment"; Myth #9 Brain power declines with age; Myth #10 Older adults can't or won't learn new things - like technology. They would rather get a stupid phone than a smart one; "Did I tell you this already?"; Myth #11 As people grow older, they get forgetful, and this is always a sign of dementia
Myth #12 Alzheimer's disease, dementia - they're one and the sameMyth #13 There's no help for Alzheimer's, so don't waste time or money on diagnosis of memory problems; Older but wiser; Myth #14 Wisdom comes with age, so older adults are wise; Myth #15 Older adults are suckers and are easy prey for scam artists; Myth #16 Older people are extra cautious when they have to make decisions; Chapter 3 The Self; Older people are a disagreeable bunch; Myth #17 Older people are hypochondriacs; Myth #18 Older people are stingy; Myth #19 Older people are grouchy; "Give me my lunch. Now go away."
Myth #20 Older adults prefer to be taken care of - they don't want a lot of responsibilitiesMyth #21 Older people are introverted and prefer to spend time alone; Why try to improve your life if the future is so brief?; Myth #22 Older adults have given up any hopes and dreams; Myth #23 Older people are set in their ways; Myth #24 Growing old is depressing; no wonder older people are more depressed than younger people; Myth #25 Older adults do not benefit significantly from therapy; Chapter 4 Living Contexts
Growing old can only mean there is more opportunity to enjoy the bliss of family relationshipsMyth #26 Older adults would choose living with kids and grandkids rather than living alone; Myth #27 Older adults want to spend all their time with grandkids and they never have favorites; Myth #28 Sibling relationships are stable throughout life; Retirement is for sissies; Myth #29 Older workers are inferior to younger workers; Myth #30 Older adults hardly ever have trouble getting work; Myth #31 Retirement is depressing, so older adults only retire when they are forced to do so
Myth #32 Retired older adults are privileged financially
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
<i>Great Myths of Aging </i>looks at the generalizations and stereotypes associated with older people and, with a blend of humor and cutting-edge research, dispels those common myths. <ul><li>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"</li><li>Explains the origins of myths and misconceptions about aging</li><li>Looks at the unfortunate consequences of anti-aging stereotypes for both the reader and older adults in society</li></ul>
