Aging & Gerontology

A personal story, following 2 elderly men forced with decisions on when to give up driving and their independence. (2010)

The Japanese response to a rapidly aging population is to stay in the workforce long after normal retirement age. (2001)

A comprehensive six-part look at late adult development and the issues that are confronted during the last years of life. (2001)

Footage of a dance party held at the University of Michigan Turner Senior Resource Center in July 2003. Interviews with the organizer of the party and several of the guests provide information about the Center's activities. (2003)

After mourning the death of his wife of fifty years, Bill Cane, a 95-year-old singer/songwriter and music teacher, began searching for a new companion. (2005)

This documentary explores the meaning of growing old in America. (2007)

Explores the lives of nine women aged 67-87 and their feelings about sex and love in later life and the realities of aging.(2004)

Dr. Paula Hartman-Stein demonstrates her approach to conducting therapy with couples in their later years. (2004)

APA Psychotherapy series. Dr. Hinrichsen works with a 77-year-old woman who recently lost her husband following a long period of caregiving during which one of her sons died. (2007)

A series of three videos on aging: 1. Growing Older with Grace, 2. Sexuality & Menopause, 3. Caregiving, Community & Diabetes

"The two presenters in this DVD provide easy-to-follow methods of effectively screening, assessing, and conducting brief interventions. You'll also learn more about how to utilize motivational interviewing techniques and make referral and treatment recommendations for older adults" (2007)

Looks at physical and psychological aging and shows how society reacts to the last stages of life. (1989)

Covers common events in older adults' lives, such as retirement, insomnia, loss of spouse, etc., that can trigger alcohol use. Also indicates warning signs of slippage into alcoholism. (2011?)

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