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Acitivty theory
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the concept that a high level of personal activity increases the life satisfaction of older people.
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Age stratification
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the unequal distribution of wealth, prestige, and power at different stages of the life course.
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ageism
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discrimination and prejudice against a person or group on the basis of age.
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caregiving
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the unpaid and informal care provided to the elderly by relatives and friends.
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disengagement theory
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the concept that society imroves its functioning by disengaging people from positions of responsibility as they age
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gerontology
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The study of aging and the elderly
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