What used to be an anomaly of aging is the norm in the 21st-century. In 1900, economists reported the United States’ (U.S.) population was 76 million of which 3 million (4%) attained age 65 and older (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1996). Whereas, in the year 2000, there were about 282 million of which 35 million (12%) were age 65 and older (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011). Economists explain the increased proportion of older adults living longer were due to decreases in infant and child mortality and increases in immigration (Population Reference Bureau, 2002). The U.S. population in 2050 is predicted to be 458 million (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014) of which 84 million (18.84%) will be age 65 and older (Administration on Aging, 2015). Though predictions
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Applied gerontology is the study of the aging processes. This academic and professional field emerged when professional societies and peer-reviewed journals began post Second World War (Birren, 2002). These social and behavioral researchers started investigating physical aging on a micro-level (individual) and public policy on a macro-level (society). For example, a micro-level inquiry focused on a lifestyle of recommended nutrition and vigorous exercise through the aging process, whereas a macro-level inquiry focused on the public policy of congregate nutrition, socialization, and exercise at senior centers. Researchers of the mid-20th-century viewed aging as abnormal, on the other hand, researchers of the 21st-century view aging as normal (Wilmoth & Ferraro, 2007). Due to advancements in nutrition and exercise sciences in past decades, applied gerontologists are now focusing their research on healthy …show more content…
Community music repertoire (collection of music compositions) reflects community musicians’ cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors (Veblen, 2011). Veblen explains that community music in the field of research that refers to musicians, not listeners, which is important in searching for salient studies. Many healthy older adults want an activity that motivates them to participate in their community. In Fargo, North Dakota, there are two NHIMA community music programs of choice, which are choir and brass band; membership eligibility is based on music training at some point in the life course. However, there are independent ensembles that accept members without music training. The value of music to older adults might be viewed by the popular folk song titled Mr. Tanner (Chapin, 1973). The song was written by the late Harry Chapin (1942-1981), who declared the importance of music to Martin Tubridy, a professional clothes cleaner of Ohio, and ostensibly the voice of the older population who believe music is life, not a livelihood (Chapin,
Applied gerontology is the study of the aging processes. This academic and professional field emerged when professional societies and peer-reviewed journals began post Second World War (Birren, 2002). These social and behavioral researchers started investigating physical aging on a micro-level (individual) and public policy on a macro-level (society). For example, a micro-level inquiry focused on a lifestyle of recommended nutrition and vigorous exercise through the aging process, whereas a macro-level inquiry focused on the public policy of congregate nutrition, socialization, and exercise at senior centers. Researchers of the mid-20th-century viewed aging as abnormal, on the other hand, researchers of the 21st-century view aging as normal (Wilmoth & Ferraro, 2007). Due to advancements in nutrition and exercise sciences in past decades, applied gerontologists are now focusing their research on healthy …show more content…
Community music repertoire (collection of music compositions) reflects community musicians’ cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors (Veblen, 2011). Veblen explains that community music in the field of research that refers to musicians, not listeners, which is important in searching for salient studies. Many healthy older adults want an activity that motivates them to participate in their community. In Fargo, North Dakota, there are two NHIMA community music programs of choice, which are choir and brass band; membership eligibility is based on music training at some point in the life course. However, there are independent ensembles that accept members without music training. The value of music to older adults might be viewed by the popular folk song titled Mr. Tanner (Chapin, 1973). The song was written by the late Harry Chapin (1942-1981), who declared the importance of music to Martin Tubridy, a professional clothes cleaner of Ohio, and ostensibly the voice of the older population who believe music is life, not a livelihood (Chapin,