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Topic- Attitudes & perceptions
Stereotype of older people based in their work
Curious as to why older people were considered competent in some countries but not in others, two researchers examined data from 28 countries in the European Social Survey.
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A memory test makes older adults feel older
Assumptions and stereotypes about the memory of older adults abound, most noticeably in the oft-heard words “senior moments.” Would drawing attention to memory and cognitive skills make a person feel older?
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Specific activities appeal to people feeling psychological distress
Can physical activity help relieve the symptoms of people with psychological distress? A mail survey was conducted among 7,873 people ages 42-67 who were asked about their preferences for 14 physical activities.
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How retirees use their time is more important than how much time they have
Surveys conducted by AARP and the National Council of Aging, among others, found that many older adults looked forward to more time for leisure activities, along with time with family and friends, after retirement from full-time work.
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Middle-age consumers choose companies that give back
Corporate social responsibility, describes a company willing to create programs that give back to society, as well as considering the company’s impact on social, environmental and economic factors.
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What will people do to extend their lives?
Most people can expect to live longer than previous generations, a longevity trend that has made the concept of living to a very old age possible. The 90+ population in the United States is growing at a faster rate than younger ages in the 65+ age cohort (US Census), while centenarians (100 years old) in Canada have the second-highest growth rate of all age groups (Statistics Canada).
Will aging adults look to biomedicine to extend their lives?
