„It may come true. Stereotypes about aging can be bad for your health — or good.
When you think about aging, what words and images come to mind? Wrinkled, forgetful, maybe feeble?
You might want to rethink those, and try spry, wise, and distinguished, because our negative perceptions of our elders may have adverse effects on our own long-term health, according to a growing body of research.
Scientists are increasingly linking negative stereotypes about older adults to a number of health problems, from memory impairments to increased risk of heart disease and even a shortened life span. With elders often portrayed as the dentures, wrinkle cream, and incontinence segment of our youth-obsessed society, negative messages about aging can be pernicious and long-lasting, specialists say.[…]“
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http://www.boston.com, 15. März 2010
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