Growing Old in a New Age: Learning, Memory, and Speed - Region 0

A declining birth rate combined with a lengthening life expectancy is creating a dramatically older and different world population. This series looks at the emotional and physical process of aging, old age as well as a stage of life, and the impact of aging on society. Extensive interviews with older people are footnoted by commentary social scientists, medical professionals and clinicians, providing a comprehensive introduction to gerontology.