TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLD AGE»
The term «old age» is quite widely used and occupies the
26.036 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «OLD AGE»
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old age.
Old age is, so to speak, the sanctuary of ills: they all take refuge in it.
That's the privilege of old age: You don't have to remember.
In my cranky old age, I actually prefer recording alone now, on 'The Simpsons,' for example, because I find that the director can just focus on what I'm doing and I can do a lot of variations. A lot of times, when I record with a group, I'll stay after class for another hour or two.
Old age is the verdict of life.
To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.
My life, I realize suddenly, is July. Childhood is June, and old age is August, but here it is, July, and my life, this year, is July inside of July.
The exhaustion of old age is something people who are younger don't fully appreciate.
In America, people rarely stay in the town where they grew up, rarely stay in close proximity to their parents throughout their lives. You rarely find parents in their old age being taken care of by their children.
To resist the frigidity of old age, one must combine the body, the mind, and the heart. And to keep these in parallel vigor one must exercise, study, and love.
I think repeating yourself is a sign of old age, telling the same joke again and again. Especially if they're jokes that don't make people laugh.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLD AGE»
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Discusses the role of older people in American society and the effect they have on the economy
This book explores the social construction of old age and seeks to develop an
understanding of 'old age' as a cultural category. As a consequence there is no
simple definition of 'old age' as a starting point. Rather the book explores the way
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Old Age: A Practical Guide
An eminent psychologist and a gerontologist explain how to cope with the problems of aging and how to get the most out of one's later years
Burrhus Frederic Skinner, Margaret E. Vaughan, 1997
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Disciplining
Old Age: The Formation of Gerontological Knowledge
This text provides a theoretical approach to what gerontology does. It combines the theories of Foucault, Bourdieu and Althusser in an analysis of what it calls the "gerontological web".
In the book, seven contributors examine how the best thinkers and artists of each historical epoch in the West have treated old age.
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Old Age: Its Cause and Prevention
The man who claimed he grew young at 70. an old man at 50, he determined to thwart the ravages of ill health and advancing years, and after much study and experiment, perfected a regime which he claims made a new man of him.
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History of
Old Age: From Antiquity to the Renaissance
This book will be of great interest to social and cultural historians, as well as to general readers interested in the subject of the aged in society today.
The book's seven sections deal with key contemporary themes including: population ageing; households and families; health; wealth; pensions; migration; inequalities; gender and self; and identity in later life.
John A Vincent, Chris Phillipson, Murna Downs, 2006
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Old Age in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: ...
This volume treats old age and old people as reflected in medieval and early modern literature, historical documents, and visual products, offering innovative perspectives, examining hitherto neglected texts and art works, and taking stock ...
The book also provides guidance on the detection and management of depression as well as reviewing the psychosocial and biological contributors to its aetiology and prognosis.
Cornelius L. E. Katona, 1994
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLD AGE»
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old age is used in the context of the following news items.
Addressing 'Age Old' Problems
“Old age was never looked at as a problem in our country, especially when we had the joint family system. But today while everyone wants to ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
Centre Seeks Report from Delhi Government on 35 Deaths at Old …
... a report from the Delhi government over the deaths of 35 inmates in two months at a private old age home functioning in the national capital. «NDTV, Jul 15»
White House Conference Sees New Technology as Future of Old Age
It's not unreasonable to expect that the same force will be a game-changer for old age. And so, in discussions surrounding every one of the WHCOA's four focal ... «Big Think, Jul 15»
Old Age? Louis Van Gaal Forgets Chris Smalling's First Name
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal made a major gaffe after he forgot the name of defender Chris Smalling. Van Gaal was speaking ... «360Nobs.com, Jul 15»
Namibian old age grant increases
“For the month of august 2015 alone, all eligible beneficiaries for old age and disability grants will receive a once-off total amount of ... «StarAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Summary Score in Middle Age Predicts Dementia Status Later in Life
“Our summary score that was based solely on self-report measures was a good predictor of cognitive status in old age after a mean follow-up of ... «Psychiatry Advisor, Jul 15»
Nearly a third of retirees are stuck in debt in old age, survey finds
He also pointed out that many current homeowners intend to use the money made on their property to pay for care if necessary in old age, but ... «This is Money, Jul 15»
Loneliness May Fuel Mental Decline in Old Age
MONDAY, July 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Loneliness and depression are linked to an increased risk of mental decline in the elderly, a new ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
Inspector: Old age caused 2 balconies to collapse at Greeley …
Greeley's Chief Building Inspector Tim Jackson said old age and obsolete construction practices caused them to fall. The balconies at ... «FOX31 Denver, Jul 15»
New Clause Hits Old Age Pensioners Hard
While timely disbursal of Old Age Pension has been an issue for long, the newly-added clause in the Social Security Scheme by Social Welfare ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
