Journal of Aging Research and Healthcare
Open Access
Ageing-Demographic Time-Bomb or Social Construct: Outline of the Potential Horizons and Opportunities
Nov 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1274
John James PowerCorresponding author
Ageing whilst an inevitable process in the human being, does not have to be marked by progressive decline and social withdrawal. `Ageism’ can generate a number of negative and at times destructive perspectives, labelling the elderly and possibly encouraging them to reflect the attitudes and behaviou…