Preservation of the Self in Old Age

Sheldon S. Tobin

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Aging and Gerontology Research Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues Aging, Health, and Disability

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The very old use unique psychological mechanisms to preserve the self. These mechanisms include reminiscence, whereby the past and present become interchangeable, and aggression and coping magically in response to stress. Fostering these mechanisms can be helpful to the very old.

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