

Season - Episode
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Season 1 Jan 01, 1993
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1 - 1Myths and Realities of Aging Jan 01, 1993
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1 - 2How the Body Ages Jan 08, 1993
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1 - 3Maximizing Physical Potential of Older Adults Jan 15, 1993
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1 - 4Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality Jan 22, 1993
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1 - 5Learning, Memory, and Speed of Behavior Jan 29, 1993
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1 - 6Intellect, Personality, and Mental Health Feb 05, 1993
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1 - 7Social Roles and Relationships in Old Age Feb 12, 1993
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1 - 8Family and Intergenerational Relationships Feb 19, 1993
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1 - 9Work, Retirement, and Economic Status Feb 26, 1993
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1 - 10Illness and Disability Mar 05, 1993
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1 - 11Death, Dying, and Beaeavement Mar 12, 1993
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1 - 12Societal and Political Aspects of Aging Mar 19, 1993
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1 - 13The Future of Aging Mar 26, 1993
Overview
This series examines common misconceptions about aging and provides a springboard for analyzing new roles for elders, intergenerational alliances, resource allocation, and artificial attempts to prolong life. Age is measured in four ways, chronologically, biologically, psychologically, and socially These are the basis for discussing the quality of life in later years. 75 diverse elders relate their experiences.
Year 1993
Studio PBS
Director
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Popularity 0.0379
Language English