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Direct linkHolstein, Martha B.; Minkler, Meredith – Gerontologist, 2003
The "new gerontology," built on the concept of successful aging, sets forth the preconditions for and the end product of the process of aging successfully. Focused on health and active participation in life, it vests largely within individuals the power to achieve this normatively desirable state. While acknowledging the contributions of the…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Information Technology, Models, Aging (Individuals)
