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Download full textBoss, Roberta S. – 1984
Drawing from recent research, this paper attempts to refute some of the commonly held assumptions about the inevitable decline of intellect as part of the aging process and point to ways educators can expand educational opportunities for older adults. After exploring some of the myths and stereotypes about senile, disoriented, helpless, rigid,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals)
