December 2008 - Posts

The Experience of Aging, Part VI - Intergenerational and Aging Training
December 23, 2008 1:42 PM by Carol Kleinman

The introduction to the Macklin Intergenerational Institute on Aging states: "The Macklin Intergenerational Institute provides compassionate care and spontaneous exchanges that result in contact between and among the generations. It's called intergenerational Read More...

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The Experience of Aging, Part V - Overcoming Isolation
December 11, 2008 1:30 PM by Carol Kleinman

It has been said that touch can reach through isolation and help alleviate feelings of loneliness and separation. Touch becomes especially important for those confined to health care institutions who may receive few visitors from the outside world. Though Read More...

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The Experience of Aging, Part IV - Depression and Stress
December 5, 2008 3:13 PM by Carol Kleinman

Decreased mobility, functional impairment, and multiple losses frequently lead to depression. It has been well established in the literature that the suicide rate among people over 65 is higher than any other age group. For more on this serious issue, Read More...

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