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Starość jako etap życia i jego potrzeby
Old Age as a Stage of Life and its Needs

Author(s): Małgorzata Dziendziura
Subject(s): Gerontology
Published by: Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Keywords: aging; old age; old people; population aging; needs of old people; meeting needs

Summary/Abstract: Globally, we have witnessed a trend of increasing human lifespan, and the rate at which societies are aging is much faster now than in the past. Old age, as a new phase of human life, brings with it new challenges, needs, and opportunities. Meeting the needs of the elderly requires support from family, local communities, and the state. Looking at old age through the lens of its many dimensions (biological, psychological, and social), identifying and understanding the needs that arise from it, and implementing appropriate solutions is crucial to changing our perception of aging and building a society that can support the elderly.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 75
  • Page Range: 177-193
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish
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