Disability, Dependence, and Old Age: Problematic Constructions

Fear of aging may be a fear of disability and fear of disability can be understood as fear of dependence. The ubiquity of disability across age groups indicates a need to reconceptualize disability as a part of the human experience. (Contains 56 references.) (JOW)

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Published inCanadian journal on aging Vol. 22; no. 1; p. 59
Main Author Stone, Sharon Dale
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2003
Subjects
Aging (Individuals)
Attitudes
Dependency (Personality)
Disabilities
Fear
Older Adults
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Summary:Fear of aging may be a fear of disability and fear of disability can be understood as fear of dependence. The ubiquity of disability across age groups indicates a need to reconceptualize disability as a part of the human experience. (Contains 56 references.) (JOW)
ISSN:0714-9808
DOI:10.1017/S0714980800003731