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What does it mean to be a glamorous uptown girl turned elderly Parkinson's patient in New York City? In spite of increasingly debilitating physical limitations, Gloria Thorner is determined to live life in her own way. Through the relationship between the filmmaker and her great aunt, this film explores how memories of the past inform present understandings of ourselves and our loved ones.
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Betty Friedan, who originally gained fame for her pivotal role in the Women's Movement of the 1960s and '70s, continued to be an insightful and outspoken social critic for the rest of her life. In this program, Friedan discusses the research she did about the myths and realities of aging and her personal experience of being over 70. Her zesty style of speaking and her sharp analysis of long-accepted yet mistaken beliefs about aging make this video...
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Publisher's description: People are captivated by observations of skilled human behavior in arenas such as sports, arts, and dance. Methods to advance the skills of novices have been created since the earliest days of humankind. Recent scientific progress in understanding learning processes have led Tomporowski to conclude that skilled behavior reflects a dynamic interaction among physiological structures of the body, cognitive processes of the mind,...
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This program describes the physical and psychological characteristics of the three stages of adult development, along with some factors that influence wellness as men and women age. Universal determinants of health are covered, including lifestyle choices, gender differences, and environmental conditions. Addressing the emotional development of adults, the video outlines Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, from the youthful balancing of individuality...
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While it's long been believed that both your body and your brain deteriorate over time, recent studies show that may not always be the case. Some brain functions improve as we get older while others don't fully develop until later in life. In this episode, we explore your brain and how it doesn't always act its age. Through a series of games and experiments, you'll discover how your daily routines might be aging your brain, and how you can actually...
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Plastic surgeon Dr. Rozina Ali leaves the operating room behind for the frontiers of skin science and asks if it is possible to make your skin look younger without surgery. She discovers the latest research about how the foods we eat can protect our skin from damage, and how a chemical found in a squid's eye is at the forefront of a new sun protection cream.
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Wisdom and integrity are something that other people may see in an old person, but it's not what that old person is feeling. In this program, Joan M. Erikson offers a frank and personal reexamination of the last stage of the life cycle-a stage she believes that she and her husband, Erik H. Erikson, tended to romanticize when they formulated their eight-stage life cycle theory decades earlier. With grace, humor, and some feistiness, Mrs. Erikson takes...
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In our society where so much attention is devoted to the immediacy of daily life, issues like serious illness and death are never easy to think about or discuss. But ignoring these topics can have devastating consequences. This program tells how a growing number of people - both young and old - are taking a proactive role through a process known as advance care planning. The process includes completing a living will and a medical power of attorney,...
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Developmental psychologists Paul and Margret Baltes proposed a model of adaptive competence for the entire life span, but the emphasis here is on old age. In this program, the Baltes illustrate their SOC (selection, optimization, and compensation) model with engaging vignettes of senior citizens leading fulfilling lives, including writers Betty Friedan and Joan Erikson and dancer Bud Mercer. Segments of the cognitive tests used in assessing the mental...
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In this episode, Dr. Alice Roberts explains how all the organs of the body work in unison, and explores the benefits of exercise. Using a treadmill, she demonstrates how regular exercise can counterbalance the natural deterioration of our fitness levels as our bodies age. She also takes a look at how the latest medical technology, such as 3-D scanning, can help doctors diagnose illness - but points out that medical advances in treatment are only half...
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Is there any way to slow or even prevent the ravages of time? Veteran presenter Johnny Ball looks back over the 45 years that Horizon-and he-have been on air to find out what science has learned about how and why we grow old. Charting developments from macabre early claims of rejuvenation to the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs, Johnny discovers the sense of a personal mission that drives many scientists and asks whether we are really any closer...
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Recovery late in life means changing much of what is familiar and comfortable. Family relationships, social and leisure activities, self-care, spiritual beliefs - it's all different in the new light of recovery. This program features real-life stories of several individuals who sobered up late in life with important messages about keeping recovery alive.
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In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! At TEDxWomen, psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become happier and more content and have a more positive outlook on the world. Carstensen is the director of the Stanford Center on Longevity and has extensively studied the effects of extended lifetimes on wellbeing....
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Medical advances have enabled an unprecedented number of Americans to live longer lives, but some consequences of widespread longevity aren't altogether welcome. This episode of Frontline shows how, for millions of Americans, staving off mortality means facing chronic illness and a prolonged physical decline. Moreover, as the need for geriatric care is rising, the number of available caregivers is actually dwindling. Underscoring major challenges...
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Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that gets worse over time, gradually affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. This fascinating documentary explores the mystery of Alzheimer's and examines whether or not it is a case of survival or acceptance. Join Michel Moreau, who suffers from a severe case of Alzheimer's, and his wife and companion, Edith Fournier, as they navigate the many uncertainties associated with the disease. In this film, Edith...
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Part of the aging process is inevitable-but only part. This program explains the effects of aging on the human mind and body, explores the "damage" and "cell clock" theories about why cells wear out, and examines the lifestyle habits that affect both longevity and the quality of life; these include exercise, regular checkups for cancer, proper diet, moderate drinking, and no smoking. The program points out that it is never too late to mend one's ways....
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"Getting older is something none of us anticipate with enthusiasm. There are things we can do in our 20s and 30s that may not be possible in our advancing years, and whilst some may actively resist or ignore the consequences of aging, change is inevitable; But whilst our physical capabilities may become limited, what concerns many people much more is cognitive decline - the aging of the mind. Professor Patrick Rabbitt has been a cognitive gerontologist...
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