The findings of this study, while limited to nonreactive data (newspaper advertisements), lend affirmation to the essential normalcy of the process of homosexual aging. (Author)

There is little evidence to suggest that being gay causes problems in old age but there is considerable evidence to suggest that societal stigma may cause problems for aging gays. Presented at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society, Louisville, Oct., 1975. (Author)

A description is presented of a file of data, derived from a longitudinal study of the biological and behavioral functioning, of a group of 47 healthy aged males. The background of the investigation is summarized, along with the procedures followed in developing the file and setting it up for access. (Author)

Erikson's theory predicts that reminiscing is an important part of satisfactory adjustment in old age. A questionnaire on reminiscing was administered to elderly institutionalized veterans, along with scales to assess the dimensions of ego adjustment. Those men who reminisced most frequently achieved higher scores on the measure of ego integrity.…