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Definition: aging from The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology

Growing old. The process of progressive change which occurs with the passage of time, independent of the vagaries of life, the assaults of disease and the random abuses of social living. Physiologically it is a progressive, irreversible process the underlying biochemical aspects of which are extremely complex and largely unknown. var., ageing.

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From Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society
Aging refers to the process of getting older. People age at different rates and in different ways, influenced by cultural, social, biological, and economical factors. Race and ethnicity may also play a major role in how people experience aging. Since the beginning of the 20th century, improvements have been made in health care, nutrition, and public health. These improvements have greatly affected the longevity of different groups of people; however, not all groups of people have benefited equally. More often, the poor health status and life expectancies of minorities can be traced back to historical racial/ethnic discrimination and treatment of minority groups. This entry looks at the demographics of aging and discusses issues related to social support, health, and economic well-being—all with a focus on differences related to race and ethnicity. Life expectancy is typically measured by averaging the number of years that people in a given population can expect to live. Data from the…
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From Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender
I. The Demographic and Research Framework II. Physical and Cognitive Aging III. Personality and Mental Health IV. Relationships and Roles V. Final Thoughts Glossary ADL limitations Impairments in the ability to perform daily life tasks produced by disease. Alzheimer's disease Old age condition in…
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From The Penguin Dictionary of Sociology
While the political role of age groups and generations has been of considerable interest to sociologists, the general area of social aging was neglected by the mainstream of sociology until the late 1960s. Current interest in aging and GERONTOLOGY has been stimulated by the growing proportion of the…
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From World of Sociology, Gale
Unlike scientists who study medicine and biology whose views are restricted to more specific areas, sociologists consider the process of aging from a broader perspective. Obviously the medically related physical and biological aspects are inherent, essential parts of the aging process, but by the…
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From The Encyclopedia of Aging
Ageism is defined as a process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because they are old, just as racism and sexism accomplish this for skin color and gender. It is deeply engrained in society, categorizing old people as senile, rigid in thought and manner, and old fashioned…
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From The Encyclopedia of Elder Care
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, ADEA, chronological age, discrimination, employment, gerontology, individual ageism, institutional ageism, Medicare, older adult, prejudice Adult, Ageism, Discrimination (Psychology), Employment, Geriatrics, Medicare, Prejudice Ageism , a concept made popular by…
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From The Columbia Encyclopedia
in biology, cumulative changes in an organism, organ, tissue, or cell leading to a decrease in functional capacity. In humans, aging is associated with degenerative changes in the skin, bones, heart, blood vessels, lungs, nerves, and other organs and tissues. The branch of medicine that deals with…
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From The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health
Increase of the elderly (60 and over) U.S....
Aging in humans is a combination of two processes: development or maturation and senescence (deterioration) or decline. Development or maturation is the positive aspect of aging; humans typically acquire greater wisdom, experience, and expertise in specific fields as they grow older. Senescence, on…
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From The SAGE Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood Studies
Age is the chronological measure of the length of time that has passed since a person's birth. However, in children's lives, age plays multiple, important roles that go beyond a simple measure of lifespan. It acts as a marker of developmental progress and forms part of a child's identity. Age has a…
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From The Deluxe Food Lover's Companion
To let food get older under controlled conditions in order to improve flavor or texture or both. has been stored 3 to 6 weeks at an optimal temperature of 34°F to 38°F and in low humidity. During this time it undergoes an enzymatic change that intensifies flavor, deepens color, and tenderizes by…
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From Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology
Aging is the process by which the human body changes and matures overtime, especially as dying cells are not replaced in sufficient numbers to maintain current levels of function and changing human behavior with time. Psychological studies of aging populations began in earnest in the late nineteenth…
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