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Dependence and independence among old persons – realities and myths

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 March 2003

Liliana Sousa
Affiliation:
Department of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
Daniela Figueiredo
Affiliation:
Department of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.

Extract

For each person the experience of aging highlights special concerns: Will it be possible to be happy in later life? How can this goal be attained? Is it worthwhile striving to remain youthful, without taking advantage of the experience offered by other stages of life?

Type
Psychological and Social Gerontology
Copyright
© 2002 Cambridge University Press

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