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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 23, 2025

5 min

What is the functionalist perspective on the elderly?

According to the United States Census Bureau, the population aged 65 and over is projected to grow significantly, making the sociological study of aging increasingly relevant. The functionalist perspective on the elderly views older adults as integral to maintaining social stability, adapting their roles over time to contribute to a functioning society.

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Oct 20, 2025

4 min

What is the basic idea behind disengagement theory?

Developed by social scientists Elaine Cumming and Warren Earl Henry in 1961, the disengagement theory was the first formal theory of aging. It posits that the basic idea behind disengagement theory is a natural and inevitable process of mutual withdrawal between older adults and society.

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