Gerontology

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A review of the study of the increasing average age of the population of many countries, especially among the industrialized nations. The writer believes that the aging of many nations is the force behind the growth of gerontology as an academic field of study. This paper examines recent advances in the field of gerontology, starting with a background into the theory of aging and followed by an overview of current gerontology projects, including its limitations and benefits.

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"The inherent limitations of other concepts must be recognized as well. Life span, for example, refers to the genetic limitations on the length of an organism's life. Longevity for the individual is dependent to a considerable degree on hereditary factors, as well as on individual experience. But while biology engenders numerous changes and a degree of reduction in physical capacity (which varies according to the individual) "in the absence of disease, these changes seldom reduce physical resources below the minimum needed for normal adult functioning" (Atchley, 2000, p. 90)."

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