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Growing Old in a New Age

This series examines common misconceptions about aging and provides a springboard for analyzing new roles for elders, intergenerational alliances, resource allocation, and artificial attempts to prolong life. Age is measured in four ways, chronologically, biologically, psychologically, and socially These are the basis for discussing the quality of life in later years. 75 diverse elders relate their experiences.

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StatusEnded
Original NameGrowing Old in a New Age
First Air DateJanuary 1, 1993
Last Air DateJanuary 15, 1993
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 57min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesAnnenberg Media
NetworksPBS
S01E13

The Future of Aging

Explores generational conflicts, resource needs of a growing population of elders, and the role of technology in improving quality of life for older adults. Experts describe how aging will be different in the twenty-first century.

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