Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Nursing
Source Publication
Creative Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-27-2017
DOI
10.4236/ce.2017.812128
Abstract
Life expectancy is increasing worldwide. Unfortunately, people are generally not prepared for this long life ahead and have ageist attitudes that inhibit maximizing the “longevity dividend” they have been given. Aging education can prepare people for life’s later years and combat ageism. It can reimage aging as a time of continued growth, development, fulfilment. Unfortunately, aging education is not a common occurrence. This education needs to begin with children and continue throughout life. This article discusses why we need to teach about aging, aging education content, suggests a conceptual framework for aging education, and presents aging education resources. The concept of ageism is discussed and suggestions for combating ageism are proposed.
Recommended Citation
McGuire, S. L. (2017). Aging Education: A Worldwide Imperative. Creative Education, 8, 1878-1891. https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2017.812128
Submission Type
Publisher's Version
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