True or False: Experiences of the elderly have a major impact on a society's perceptions of old age.
True
False
Ans) True
Explaination:
- Yes, there seems to be impact of elderly on society perceptions to old age because:
• Older adults experience high level of psychological distress that disrupts physical & mental health.
• Prolonged stress
• Social isolation
It is the social and emotional functioning that is equal to or superior to younger adults but when older adult face with prolonged and unavoidable stress then age-related advantages appear to be compromised.
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