Myths and Realities of Aging
Vol. 2003 No. 6, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2003 No. 6

Myths and Realities of Aging: FCS2193/FY524, rev. 12/2002

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy524-2002
Carolyn S. Wilken
University of Florida
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Wilken, Carolyn S. 2003. “Myths and Realities of Aging: FCS2193 FY524, Rev. 12 2002”. EDIS 2003 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy524-2002.
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Abstract

This fact sheet describes some of the prejudices our society has about aging. Ten of the most common myths of aging are explored. A description of what is really true follows each myth. This document is FCS2193, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service,
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida: First published: June 1989. Reviewed: August 1999, March 2002. Revised: December 2002. 

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References

Kart, C. S. 1997. The realities of aging: An introduction to gerontology. 5th Edition. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Moody, H.R. 2002. Aging: Concepts and Controversies. 4th Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Press.

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