Leni Marshall
Thinking Differently About Aging: Changing Attitudes Through the Humanities
University of Wisconsin–Stout
ageism many cumulative negative health effects reducing ageism collegeage youths significant longterm impact public health reduced ageism decreases prevalence severity many negative health events myocardial infarctions add average 75 years life span one proven methods reducing ageist ideation participation video screening pair followup conversations intervention similar regular activities many faculty members humanities gerontologists expertise quantitative studies qualitative studies data analysis needed determine factors improve efficacy intervention demonstrate longterm health impact specific interventions humanities research also benefit expanded understandings aging old age organizations gerontological society america european network aging studies north american network aging studies facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration