Aging in Soviet Georgia : a toast to sweet old age /

An in-depth look at the culture and experience of normal aging in the area of the world often called an "epicenter of longevity." The Georgian elderly enjoy a high status and productive involvement in their communities and families. They are valued for the experience and wisdom. This docum...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Breyer, Richard, director
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1988.
Series:Filmakers library online.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:An in-depth look at the culture and experience of normal aging in the area of the world often called an "epicenter of longevity." The Georgian elderly enjoy a high status and productive involvement in their communities and families. They are valued for the experience and wisdom. This documentary is followed by a discussion with Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers, and Richard Ham, M.D., President Elect of the American Geriatric Association.
Physical Description:1 online resource (59 min.)
Audience:For College; Adult audiences.
Awards:Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, 1988
Gerontological Society, 1987
National Council on Aging, 1988
Psycho Geriatric Convention, 1987