Abstract
The study of ageing and problems associated with it are now recognized as important. This is not surprising, for older people have become the major clients of the health and social services. They also have a lot of free time at their disposal. If there is to be an expansion in adult education and opportunities for creative leisure activities, the benefits should go especially to retired people.
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Annotated reading
Brearley, C.P. (1975) Social Work, Ageing and Society. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. A book written for social workers, bringing together a wide range of material from medicine, psychology and sociology.
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Carver, V. and Liddiard, P. (eds) (1978) An Ageing Population (Open University Text). Sevenoaks: Hodder & Stoughton. A collection of readings for the Open University course. The papers have been drawn from a variety of sources to provide a multidisciplinary perspective on the needs and circumstances of the elderly.
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Coleman, P.G. (1982). Ageing and social problems. In: Psychology and People: A Tutorial Text. Psychology for Professional Groups. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16909-2_8
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