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Understand the difference between senior age groups (young-old, middle-old, and old-old)
Describe the “greying of Canada” as the population experiences increased life expectancies
Examine aging as a global issue
Studying aging populations
Phases of aging: the young-old, middle-old, and old-old
The greying of Canada
Baby boomers
Aging around the world
13.2. The Process of Aging
Consider the biological, social, and psychological changes in aging
Describe the birth of the field of geriatrics
Examine attitudes toward death and dying and how they affect the elderly
Name the five stages of grief developed by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
13.3. Challenges Facing the Elderly
Understand the historical and current trends of poverty among elderly populations
Recognize ageist thinking and ageist attitudes in individuals and in institutions
Learn about elderly individuals’ risks of being mistreated and abused
13.4. Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
Compare and contrast sociological theoretical perspectives on aging