The concept of Generativity is important in Alaska Native (AN) cultures, that is, caring for the future, or Seventh, generation. Generativity is important to the Elders and a value associated with AN cultures and directly impacts the Elders’ sense of feeling needed by their family and community....
2014_GSA generativity ppt.ppt
Many Alaska Native Elders attended government-run boarding schools as children, were forbidden to speak their native language, and were forced to abandon their traditional subsistence lifestyle, yet they maintained an optimistic outlook and continued to age well. The Explanatory Model Interview...
2014_GSA optimism ppt.ppt
The GSA Research, Education, and Practice Committee highlights examples of projects in which there are linkages among research, education, and practice. We are endorsing Annual Meeting symposia that are consistent with REP's focus and encourage you to review the attached schedule and attend...
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I believe that the three factors that affect aging and longevity greatly are heredity, gender, and physical activity. My family has a long and interesting history. We have veterans from the Civil War down to the current conflict (Operation Enduring Freedom), Masonry, Policing, Medical...
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