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Peer reviewedCoberly, Sally – Generations, 1991
Examines the employment and retirement trends of older workers over the past 25 years in the context of the goals set forth in the Older Americans Act. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Employment Patterns, Older Adults, Retirement
Peer reviewedEglit, Howard – Generations, 1989
The author reviews the passage of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and interpretations and policies that have been derived from this act. Problems that have arisen from the application of the act are discussed. (CH)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Federal Legislation, Labor Legislation
Peer reviewedCohen, Elias S. – Generations, 1990
The language of geriatrics and gerontology reflects the generally held belief that potential for growth and development disappears when the elderly are severely disabled. To counter this mystique, the right to flourish must be advocated through policy, behavior, and attitude change. (SK)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Age Discrimination, Beliefs, Disabilities
