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... However, negative stereotypes of aging and of disability continue to persist and, in some cases, remain socially acceptable. Research has shown that when exposed to negative images of aging, older persons demonstrate poor physical and cognitive performance and function, while those who are exposed to positive images of aging (or who have positive self-perceptions of aging)
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... The forum is an ongoing activity of the National Academies that meets regularly to discuss how to support independence and community living for people with disabilities and older adults. An ad hoc committee (see Box 1-1 for the committee's statement of task)
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... Under National Academies guidelines, workshops are designed as convening activities and do not result in any formal findings, conclusions, or recommendations. Furthermore, the workshop proceedings reflect what transpired at the workshop and do not present any consensus views of the planning committee or workshop participants.
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... As such, he said, the workshop represents "an exciting opportunity for all of us to rethink the potential of how fashion design education and the sciences, nonprofits, and public policy–focused organizations can all work toward a common goal to address critical social issues." Jonathan Stevens, the senior vice president of thought leadership at AARP, challenged the workshop participants to reflect on what they think about when they hear the word "aging." He said that it is natural for most people to lean toward negative concepts (e.g., wrinkles, decline, gray) rather than positive ones (e.g., creativity, innovation, possibility)
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... In addition, the planning committee's role was limited to planning the workshop. Workshop rapporteurs Caroline M


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